This summary is based on the article published in the European Journal of Oral Sciences: Can green tea be used to reverse compromised bond strength after bleaching? (August 2013) Purpose of the Study Evaluate the antioxidant effect of green tea on microtensile bond strength to bleached enamel. Key Messages Green tea catechins have […]
This summary is based on the article published in Australian Endodontic Journal: Evaluation of the antimicrobial activities of chlorhexidine gluconate, sodium hypochlorite and octenidine hydrochloride in vitro (April 2013) Purpose of the study Compare the antimicrobial activity of sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl), chlorhexidine gluconate (CHX) and octenidine hydrochloride (OCT) in different concentrations against endodontic pathogens in vitro. Method Agar diffusion procedure […]
This question is a conversation opener on the nature of the caries process Dentists agree that demineralization of tooth surfaces from bacterial acid production is the direct cause of caries. However, the concept of dental caries as an infectious disease is less clear: dental caries are caused by bacteria that are resident flora in the […]
This question was submitted by a general dentist: Portion of all porcelain crown breaks off in esthetic zone. Do you etch porcelain first with hydrofluoric acid and then enamel/dentin with phosphoric acid, then silane primer on porcelain, then bond on tooth, then restorative material? Is it a big concern, if a little of the hydrofluoric acid […]
This question was submitted by a general dentist: Do the newer amalgam non-corrosion alloys fill with corrosion products and seal better as they age? Dr. Anuradha Prakki, Restorative Dentistry Assistant Professor, in the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Toronto, has provided this quick initial response Drafted by Alexandra Rabalski, JCDA Oasis Summer Intern This […]
This question was submitted by a general dentist: A patient comes in with a full porcelain crown which has come off. The tooth is sound and there is resin cement inside the crown. What’s the safest way to clean up the cement from inside that crown? Dr. Alan Kilistoff, from the University of Alberta, provided […]
This question was submitted by a general dentist: What are some indications for replacing old amalgam fillings? Dr. Anuradha Prakki, Restorative Dentistry Assistant Professor, in the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Toronto, has provided this quick initial response Drafted by Alexandra Rabalski, JCDA Oasis Summer Intern Oftentimes, patients do consider changing their old amalgam […]
This question was submitted by a general dentist and is a conversation opener on the best restorative materials based on your experience. Related questions include: Is cast gold a long lost art? How many of us are still able to offer it to our patients? What would we as dentists put in our own mouths […]