46 Cool Links: Cosmetic Bone Loss - Causes and Treatment pop Mandibular or Maxillary jawbone density problems can develop through disease conditions, trauma and even the way we take care of our teeth.... or don't take care of our teeth. Learn what can be done to thwart certain bone loss issues and some of the popular procedures for treating it (Added: 27-Oct-2006 Hits: 81 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It ToothPrints Identification pop Dental technologies used to provide a unique method for protecting young people. Learn how impressions are created to develop an effective method of identifying children at a time when it's needed. (Added: 11-Oct-2006 Hits: 62 Rating: 1.00 Votes: 1) Rate It The Art and Science of Smile Makeovers - 10 Factors pop Truly creative dentists who focus much of their practice on cosmetic dentistry tend to follow a set of rules or guidelines for maximizing the probability of achieving the precise aesthetic result their patients want. Learn more about what some of these factors are (Added: 11-Oct-2006 Hits: 86 Rating: 1 Votes: 0) Rate It Demineralized Tooth Enamel - Whitening Alternatives pop Demineralized teeth are a common cause of spotty, splotchy or mottled enamel. Learn how a proprietary enamel modification method was developed to treat unusual stains and spots that don't respond well to traditional teeth whitening procedures and products (Added: 11-Oct-2006 Hits: 80 Rating: 6.00 Votes: 1) Rate It Dental Materials Composite matrix for large, non-wedgeable Class III or Class IV preparations with gingival or subgingival margins pop Dentists sometimes are required to place a matrix to restore large Class III or Class IV preparations that have gingival or subgingival margins or are prepared in rotated or malposed teeth (Added: 11-Oct-2006 Hits: 65 Rating: 1.00 Votes: 1) Rate It Comparing cutting efficiencies of diamond burs using a high-speed electric handpiece pop This study sought to compare the cutting efficiency of different diamond burs on initial use as well as during repeated use, alternating with sterilization. (Added: 11-Oct-2006 Hits: 51 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It Clinical and radiographic evaluation of pulpotomies employing calcium hydroxide and trioxide mineral aggregate pop This study utilized clinical and radiographic examinations to compare the effectiveness of calcium hydroxide paste and mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) for pulpotomies of primary molars in children. (Added: 11-Oct-2006 Hits: 104 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It Endodontics An evaluation of glass ionomer-based restorative materials as temporary restorations in endodontics pop This article compares five restorative materials used to coronally seal endodontically treated teeth against bacterial leakage. (Added: 11-Oct-2006 Hits: 69 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It Efficacy of propolis as an intracanal medicament against Enterococcus faecalis pop This study sought to compare the antibacterial efficacy of three commonly used intracanal medicaments with propolis against Enterococcus faecalis (Added: 11-Oct-2006 Hits: 69 Rating: 1.00 Votes: 1) Rate It Endodontic treatment of a maxillary central incisor with two separate roots: Case report pop This case report involves endodontic treatment of a traumatized maxillary central incisor with two separate roots (Added: 11-Oct-2006 Hits: 52 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It Effective rotary nickel titanium file use: Mastering the right touch pop Strategies for creating efficiency and safety in the clinical use of rotary nickel titanium instruments are presented with an emphasis on using the correct tactile touch. (Added: 11-Oct-2006 Hits: 57 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It Clinical Evaluation of Posterior Composite Restorations in Endodontically Treated Teeth pop The purpose of this study was to evaluate the two year clinical performance of posterior composite restorations in endodontically treated premolars and molars using a hybrid composite (Added: 11-Oct-2006 Hits: 51 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It Endodontic Surgery with Composite Material pop These pages demonstrates the surgical technique followed for sealing an apex with the use of composite material. (Added: 28-Oct-2006 Hits: 53 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It Endodontic Surgery with IRM pop This page starts the demonstration of the surgical technique followed for sealing an apex with IRM. (Added: 28-Oct-2006 Hits: 56 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It Endondontics Retreatment pop Retreatment of failing endodontic therapy can range from simple procedures to very complex and time-consuming approaches that require the use of specialized equipment (Added: 28-Oct-2006 Hits: 85 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It Chemical Dissolution of Pulp Tissue pop Recent endodontic literature is emphasizing the need for wider apical canal preparations to insure adequate irrigation throughout the length of the canal. (Added: 28-Oct-2006 Hits: 73 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It A New Post Removal System pop Endodontic retreatment can range from simple procedures to significantly complex and time-consuming approaches that require the use of specialized equipment. Non- surgical retreatment has become the rule rather than the exception (Added: 28-Oct-2006 Hits: 107 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It Forensic Dentistry Arguments on the Individuality of Human Teeth pop The foundation of dental identification and bite mark analysis is that the total arrangement of a person's dentition creates a dental "profile" of sorts. (Added: 27-Oct-2006 Hits: 81 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It Forensic Fact Files pop The most common role of the forensic dentist is the identification of deceased individuals. Dental identification of humans occurs for a number of different reasons and in a number of different situations. Post-mortem Identification. Dental Profiling. Bite Marks. (Added: 27-Oct-2006 Hits: 105 Rating: 7.00 Votes: 1) Rate It General Dentistry Acute malocclusion pop Acute malocclusion can result from disturbances in the maxillary/mandibular tooth relationship. (Added: 11-Oct-2006 Hits: 60 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It A review of sodium fluoride varnish pop Fluoride varnish was incorporated into clinical dentistry to reduce caries (Added: 11-Oct-2006 Hits: 44 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It A One-Year Clinical Evaluation of a High-Viscosity Glass Ionomer Cement in Primary Molars pop In this study one-year clinical results of high-viscosity glass ionomer cement (GIC) (Fuji IX, A3, GC, Japan) were determined in class I and class II restorations in 68 primary molars with occlusal or approximal caries. (Added: 11-Oct-2006 Hits: 47 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It Geriatric Dentistry Practical Issues in Delivering Geriatric Dental Care pop It is important for current providers of oral health care to understand aging in order to meet the needs of this population. There is a difference between the perceived needs and the professionally determined needs of the dentate elderly. (Added: 27-Oct-2006 Hits: 71 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It Implants Tooth position in full-mouth implant restorations—A case report pop Reconstructing the edentulous mouth with opposing, fixed, implant-supported metal-ceramic restorations demands great attention to detail. (Added: 11-Oct-2006 Hits: 128 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It Oral Surgery A retrospective evaluation of pulpotomy as an alternative to extraction pop Pulpotomy was performed as an alternative to extraction on 26 teeth over a period of 88 months (Added: 11-Oct-2006 Hits: 47 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It Oral surgery gone awry pop Most general dentists who perform third molar surgery are aware of the potential complications of treatment that can lead to lingual or inferior alveolar nerve damage and paresthesia. This article describes another complication that can be equally challenging to manage. (Added: 11-Oct-2006 Hits: 103 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It Chlorhexidine Rinse Protocols on Incidence of Alveolar Osteitis following the Surgical Removal of Impacted 3rd Molars pop Alveolar osteitis (dry socket) is the most common complication following the extraction of permanent teeth. (Added: 11-Oct-2006 Hits: 79 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It Maxillary Myxoma: Surgical Treatment and Reconstruction with Buccal Fat Pad Flap: A Case Report pop Myxoma is a benign tumor that arises from mesenchymal tissue and is found less commonly in the bone than in soft tissue. (Added: 11-Oct-2006 Hits: 45 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It Orthodontics Bilaterally Impacted Maxillary Central Incisors: Surgical Exposure and Orthodontic Treatment: A Case Report pop Maxillary central incisor impactions occur infrequently. Their origins include various local causes, such as odontoma, supernumerary teeth, and space loss. (Added: 11-Oct-2006 Hits: 71 Rating: 9.50 Votes: 2) Rate It An Application of a Splint Purposeful Resin-Bonded Fixed Partial Denture after Orthodontic Treatment: A Case Report pop An adult male patient who had lost his maxillary left central incisor seven years ago in a traffic accident presented with a chief complaint about his unaesthetic appearance associated with the loss of his maxillary left central incisor space, a Class III molar occlusion, and an anterior open bite malocclusion due to tongue-thrust swallowing. (Added: 11-Oct-2006 Hits: 83 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It The Function of the Temporomandibular Joints and the Occlusal Relation of the Teeth pop For many years Dr. John R. Thompson has been cautioning orthodontists about moving the maxillary incisors posteriorly too far in growing patients. (Added: 28-Oct-2006 Hits: 44 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It An Update on the Principles of Jaw Growth and Treatment pop The growth of the human face does not proceed strictly vertically and horizontally, but perhaps it can be best understood when considered in this manner. (Added: 28-Oct-2006 Hits: 62 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It Pediatric Dentistry Stainless steel crowns versus amalgams in the primary dentition and decision-making in clinical practice pop This article reviews scientific dental literature related to amalgam restorations versus stainless steel crowns (SSCs) in the primary dentition. (Added: 11-Oct-2006 Hits: 71 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It Oral lesions commonly associated with pediatric HIV infection—Presentation, management, and review of the literature pop At the end of 2004, the United Nations HIV/AIDS program estimated that 2.5 million children worldwide under the age of 15 were living with HIV/AIDS, while approximately 500,000 children under 15 had died from disease-related cases in that year alone. (Added: 11-Oct-2006 Hits: 59 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It Clinical trial evaluating two peroxide whitening strips used by teenagers pop Double-blind clinical research was conducted to compare the clinical response of a thin, concentrated peroxide whitening strip (relative to a marketed control) among a teenage population with preceding safety and efficacy data. (Added: 11-Oct-2006 Hits: 72 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It Comprehensive Dental Care of Pediatric Patients Treated Under General Anesthesia in a Hospital Setting in Saudi Arabia pop The aims of this study were to determine the characteristics of patients and type of dental treatment carried out using dental general anesthesia (DGA) during two years in a following three year period. (Added: 11-Oct-2006 Hits: 47 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It Periodontics The role of salivary cytokines in the etiology and progression of periodontal disease pop Periodontal disease is a common oral disease in all segments of the population, regardless of their systemic health status. (Added: 11-Oct-2006 Hits: 63 Rating: 1.00 Votes: 1) Rate It Comparative Evaluation of Acellular Dermal Matrix Allograft and Connective Tissue Graft for the Treatment of Gingival Recession pop Gingival recession is a condition reported to occur due to abnormal periodontal anatomy, poor hygiene, excessive occlusal forces, toothbrush abrasion, and even iatrogenic or factitious causes (Added: 11-Oct-2006 Hits: 80 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It Penetration of Fluids into Periodontal Pockets Using a Powered Toothbrush/Irrigator Device pop This study was a single-blind, randomized, controlled clinical trial. The researchers evaluated a powered brush/irrigating device (Added: 11-Oct-2006 Hits: 53 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It Gene Therapy in Periodontics: A Review and Future Implications pop New advancements in gene therapy continue to have a significant impact on dentistry since 1995. (Added: 11-Oct-2006 Hits: 63 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It Prosthodontics Comparison of the hardness and microbiologic adherence of four permanent denture soft liners pop Resilient denture linings cannot be used for extended periods due to the loss of softness and the adhesion of microorganisms on their surfaces. (Added: 11-Oct-2006 Hits: 57 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It Fixed Space Maintainers Combined with open-face Stainless Steel Crowns pop This study investigates the clinical performance of fixed space maintainers placed on seriously damaged abutment teeth (Added: 11-Oct-2006 Hits: 49 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It Radiology Comparison of clinician agreement during visualization of conventional and digitized bitewing radiographs pop Digital technology is becoming more common in dental practices. (Added: 11-Oct-2006 Hits: 47 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It A Comparison Between Two Types of Radiographic Film for Accuracy of Measurements of Approximal Osseous Defects pop The purpose of this study was to compare two types of conventional radiographic film: Ekta-speed plus and Insight (Eastman Kodak Co, Rochester NY, USA) for accuracy of measurements of approximal bone loss. (Added: 11-Oct-2006 Hits: 56 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It Digital radiography. Has its time come? pop Tired of wet, improperly processed, poorly displayed and dinky working films? You have probably seen or at least heard about the digital alternative to conventional radiographs. The real question is, is it for you? (Added: 28-Oct-2006 Hits: 61 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It Temporomandibular Joint Temporomandibular Joint Clicking Noises Caused by a Multilocular Bone Cyst: A Case Report pop When diagnosing patients with temporomandibular disorder (TMD) symptoms, the possibility of unusual causes must be considered, including neoplastic disorders, as well as infections and inflammatory disease. (Added: 11-Oct-2006 Hits: 47 Rating: 2.00 Votes: 1) Rate It