This summary is based on the article published in the Journal of Endodontics: Acetaminophen: Old Drug, New Issues (May 2015) Anita Aminoshariae, DDS, MS, and Asma Khan, BDS, PhD Context The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Drug Safety Communication states that ‘‘acetaminophen-containing prescription products are safe and effective when used as directed, though all medications […]
Non-nutritional sucking habits are learned patterns of muscular contraction. The most common types are: Finger habit Lip wetting or sucking Abnormal swallowing or tongue thrusting Abnormal muscular habits Sucking is the best-developed sensation avenue for an infant. Deprivation may cause an infant to suck on the thumb or finger for additional gratification. If a child stops non-nutritional sucking […]
This summary is based on the article published in Dental Traumatology: Does trauma in the primary dentition cause sequelae in permanent successors? A systematic review (April 2015) Michele Machado Lenzi, Adilis Kalina Alexandria, Daniele Masterson T. P. Ferreira, Lucianne Cople Maia Context After trauma to primary incisors, it is essential to consider the possible risks […]
This summary is based on the article published in International Journal of Pediatric Dentistry: Reported side effects of intravenous midazolam sedation when used in pediatric dentistry: a review (May 2015) Arathi Papineni Mcintosh, Paul Francis Ashley and Liege Lourenco-Matharu Context Intravenous (IV) midazolam may be of value as an alternative pediatric dental sedation technique, […]
This summary is based on the article published in the Journal of Dental Research: Infection and Medication-related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (April 2015) Katsarelis, N.P. Shah, D.K. Dhariwal, and M. Pazianas Context Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ), although initially believed to be exclusively associated with bisphosphonates, has been implicated in recent reports with additional […]
This summary is based on the article published in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology: Is weight gain associated with the incidence of periodontitis? A systematic review and meta-analysis (June 2015) Gustavo G. Nascimento, Fabio R.M. Leite, Loc G. Do, Karen G. Peres, Marcos B. Correa, Flavio F. Demarco and Marco A. Peres Context When […]
This summary is based on the article published in the Journal of Endodontics: Tooth Retention through Endodontic Microsurgery or Tooth Replacement Using Single Implants: A Systematic Review of Treatment Outcomes (January 2015) Mahmoud Torabinejad, DDS, MSD, PhD, Maria Landaez, DDS, Marites Milan, DDS, MS, Chun Xiao Sun, DDS, MS, Jeffrey Henkin, DDS, MS, Aladdin Al-Ardah, […]
This summary is based on the article published in the Journal of Endodontics: Survival of Intentionally Replanted Teeth and Implant-supported Single Crowns: A Systematic Review (July 2015) Mahmoud Torabinejad, DMD, MSD, PhD, Nathan A. Dinsbach, DDS, MSD, Michael Turman, DDS, MSD, Robert Handysides, DDS, Khaled Bahjri, MD, MPH, and Shane N. White, BDentSc, MS, MA, […]