This question was submitted to us by a general dentist: What is the significance of bleeding on probing? Dr. Sayed Mirbod, representing the Canadian Academy of Periodontology (CAP), provided this initial quick response: The classical signs of gingival inflammation associated with gingivitis are: Bleeding from the gingival sulcus upon gentle probing, Increased gingival fluid flow rate, […]
This question was submitted by a general dentist: What is the significance of periodontal-probing depth measurement? Dr. Sayed Mirbod, representing the Canadian Academy of Periodontology (CAP), provided this initial quick response: Probing depth measurement is an essential part of any complete periodontal examination. Probing-depth measurement provides the clinician with an accurate estimate of the size of […]
This question was submitted by a general dentist: What are the main components of a comprehensive periodontal examination? Dr. Sayed Mirbod, representing the Canadian Academy of Periodontology (CAP), provided this initial quick response: The primary objective of periodontics is to help patients maintain the form, function, and esthetics of their teeth for as long as possible. […]
This question was submitted by a general dentist: What are the clinical differences between gingivitis and periodontitis? Dr. Sayed Mirbod, representing the Canadian Academy Periodontology (CAP), provided this initial quick response: Chronic marginal gingivitis is clinically characterized by gingival redness, edema, bleeding, changes in contour, loss of tissue adaptation to the teeth, and increased flow of […]
This summary is based on the article published in the Journal of Oral Science: Acute apical periodontitis and vertical root fracture of the same tooth: a case report Full-text article (PDF) Case Report The patient was a 75-year-old man who presented for consultation in December 2006. He was referred by his practitioner because of difficulty in chewing and an associated […]
This question was submitted to us by a general dentist: Is there clinical evidence indicating the efficacy of deep periodontal pocket disinfection with a soft tissue diode laser? What protocols are proven and recommended in terms of frequency of treatment? Dr. Gordon Schwartz from GumDocs provided this initial quick response There is a growing interest in […]
This video procedure is available on the Dental Procedure Education System (DPES) of the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Toronto The video was developed by Drs. Jim Lai and Romanita Ghilzon Context When a patient develops recession of the gums, it is important to have it examined by a dentist in order for her […]
This Urgent Care Scenario is presented by the JCDA Oasis Team in collaboration with Dr. Samer Nuwwareh. It is also available on Oasis Help Definition Acute or chronic infection of the enveloping mucosa and gingiva of an incompletely erupted tooth. The bacteria commonly associated with pericoronitis are a-hemolytic streptococci such as Prevotella, Veillonella, Bacteroides, and Capnocytophaga. Untreated, it can […]