This post is an adaptation of the Concussion article found in the Dental Trauma Guide Concussion is an injury to the tooth-supporting structures without increased mobility or displacement of the tooth, but with pain to percussion and without gingival bleeding. Etiology Diagnosis Description: An injury to the tooth-supporting structures without increased mobility or displacement […]
The following question was submitted by a general dentist: Our patients can no longer purchase Oral B Fluorinse. Does anybody have an alternative daily and weekly fluoride rinse they can recommend? This initial quick response is presented by Dr. Getulio Nogueira, from the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Toronto in collaboration with experts: Dr. Walter […]
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 Dr. Karina Roth Context When the pulp is injured or diseased and is unable to repair itself, it becomes inflamed and will eventually become necrotic (i.e., dead). Root […]
This post is an adaptation of the Enamel-dentin-pulp fracture article found in the Dental Trauma Guide A fracture involving enamel and dentin with loss of tooth structure and exposure of the pulp. Etiology Diagnosis Description: A fracture involving enamel and dentin with loss of tooth structure and exposure of the pulp. Visual signs: Visible loss of […]
This short video (7:15) is presented by Dr. Jeff Stansbury. The video discusses how resin chemistry and composite formulation affect the photocuring process Dr. Jeffrey Stansbury is Professor of Restorative Dentistry, Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering, and Director of the Biomaterials Research Center at the University of Colorado Composite Photopolymerization Adding filler reduces the resin phase and reduces […]
This Systematic Review Summary is adapted from the British Evidence-Based Dentistry Journal Full Text (html) Full Text (PDF) Clinical Question What are the effects of irrigants used in the non-surgical root canal treatment of mature permanent teeth? Main Results Eleven trials (851 participants, 879 teeth) were included. Six trials were assessed at high risk of […]
This post is an adaptation of the Extrusion article found in the Dental Trauma Guide Extrusion Partial displacement of the tooth out of its socket An injury to the tooth characterized by partial or total separation of the periodontal ligament resulting in loosening and displacement of the tooth. The alveolar socket bone is intact in […]
This post is an adaptation of the Subluxation article found in the Dental Trauma Guide Description An injury to the tooth supporting structures resulting in increased mobility, but without displacement of the tooth. Bleeding from the gingival sulcus confirms the diagnosis. Diagnosis An injury to the tooth supporting structures resulting in increased mobility, but without […]