Teeth undergoing orthodontic tooth movement may require endodontic treatment which could be related or unrelated to orthodontic treatment. However, it is always preferable to try to foresee and treat the tooth endodontically prior to beginning orthodontics for some of the following reasons: Pulpal or periradicular pain can be masked by discomfort associated with that of […]
Preoperative Assessment Prior to extraction, dentists must review the patient’s medical and social history and take stock of any medications he/she may be taking. The preoperative evaluation will include both a clinical as well as radiographic examination to assess any challenges that may be encountered during the procedure. Clinical Examination The clinical examination should include […]
Surgical extractions involve the removal of a tooth after elevation of a soft tissue flap, removal of bone with or without sectioning of the tooth. At times, surgical extractions may be less traumatic and more conservative than non-surgical extractions. However, there also instances when surgical extractions may not proceed as planned. Some common mistakes that […]
This resource is provided courtesy of Wiley Publishing. Read and download the resource in PDF Watch the video presentation Source: Clinical maxillary sinus elevation surgery, Wiley Blackwell, 2014
The Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH) recently created a new resource on their website which groups oral health topics in one single location referred to as Evidence Bundles. Evidence Bundles are “topic-specific reading rooms within the CADTH website, where [readers] can browse through all related content or quickly find exactly what [they] need.” (CADTH website) […]
Infections of an endodontic nature that are associated with orofacial pain are typically caused by obligate anaerobic bacteria. Given the spectrum of action, penicillins are the preferred antibiotic of choice. Drugs in this class act against the obligate anaerobes but, also affects the substrate interrelationships amongst various bacterial strains within the infection. As some of […]
This post was prepared in collaboration with Voco for their Futurabond U product. On an experimental basis, we have asked a limited number of companies to provide us with practical “How To” answers to clinical questions. We were prompted to conduct this experiment when dental team members told us that they visit company websites and consult […]
Cortisol, a glucocorticoid produced by adrenal cortex is essential for the human body to survive in stressful situations. The deficiency of cortisol in the human body leads to adrenal insufficiency which in turn can compromise the individual’s ability to adapt to a stressful situation, such as a dental appointment. Adrenal insufficiency can manifest as […]