This summary is based on the article published in the Journal of Endodontics: Treatment Outcome in Endodontics: The Toronto Study—Phases 3 and 4: Orthograde Retreatment Cristian de Chevigny, DMD, MSc, Thuan T. Dao, DMD, MSc, PhD, Bettina R. Basrani, DDS, PhD, Vincent Marquis, DMD, MSc, Mahsa Farzaneh, DDS, MSc, Sarah Abitbol, DDS, MSc, and Shimon […]
This summary is based on the Cochrane Systematic Review: Interventions for replacing missing teeth: antibiotics at dental implant placement to prevent complications (July 2013) Marco Esposito, Maria Gabriella Grusovin, and Helen V. Worthington Context Some dental implant failures may be due to bacterial contamination at implant insertion. Infections around biomaterials are […]
This summary is based on the Cochrane Systematic Review: Powered/electric toothbrushes compared to manual toothbrushes for maintaining oral health (June 2014) Yaacob M, Worthington HV, Deacon SA, Deery C, Walmsley AD, Robinson PG, Glenny AM Context Good oral hygiene, through the removal of plaque (a sticky film containing bacteria) by effective tooth brushing has an […]
This case was submitted by Dr. Mary Dabuleanu from Dabuleanu Dental A CDA Oasis Case Conferences is a two-part presentation of a clinical case. In Part 1, we invite you to watch the short video of the case and provide comments about a possible diagnosis and treatment. You will also have the opportunity of submitting any questions you […]
This summary is based on the article published in Endodontic Topics: Biological considerations in the management of traumatic dental injuries (May 2014) Leif K. Bakland and Jens Ove Andreasen Courtesy of Wiley Publishing, you can access the full-text article here for the next 3 months. Context The use of established procedures for the management […]
This question was submtted by general dentist: Since Octenidine Hydrochloride seems better than Chlorhexidine, is it available and/or recommended as an oral rinse agent? Under what name can it be purchased? Drs. Archie McNicol and Suham Alexander provided this quick initial response. Antiseptic mouth rinses are used clinically to improve dental health and/or to prevent […]
This summary is based on the article published in the Journal of Prosthodontics: Patients’ Perceptions of Benefits and Risks of Complete Denture Therapy (October 2014) Bàrbara Barbério Miranda, DDS, Mateus Bertolini Fernandes dos Santos, DDS, MSD, PhD, & Leonardo Marchini, DDS, MSD, PhD Context Edentulous patients can have problems with feeding, speaking, and socializing. […]
This question was submitted by a general dentist: Is there any evidence of benefit for the routine use of an antibacterial mouth rinse (ie. chlorhexidine gluconate 0.12%) prior to dental appointments? Would there be any contraindications to this practice? Drs. Gordon Schwartz from Gumdocs and Suham Alexander provided this quick initial response. The […]