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, […]
This summary is based on the article published in Endodontic Topics: Bioceramic materials in endodontics (May 2015) Zhejun Wang Courtesy of Wiley Publishing, you can access the full-text article for the next 3 months (PDF) Context During the past two decades, a number of major advances have been made in the field of bioactive […]
This summary is based on the article published in Dental Traumatology: Are overweight/obese children at risk of traumatic dental injuries? A meta-analysis of observational studies (August 2015) Patrıcia Correa-Faria, Stefano Petti Context Overweight/obese subjects are at higher risk to develop several chronic diseases, such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, musculoskeletal disorders, and some forms of cancer […]
This summary is based on the article published in the Journal of Dental Research: Current Understanding of Pathogenesis and Treatment of TMJ Osteoarthritis (May 2015) X.D. Wang, J.N. Zhang, Y.H. Gan, and Y.H. Zhou Context Osteoarthritis is a common disease that can cause severe pain and dysfunction in any joint, including the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). […]
The College of Dentistry at the University of Manitoba is holding a mini residency on “Incorporating Technologies to Increase your Success in Endodontics” on September 25 and 26, 2015. The two-day course includes lectures, live demonstrations and a hands-on component, all designed to educate and train general dentists on how to perform endodontic procedures with greater […]
This response summary is based on “Laser-Assisted Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy” in Principles and Practice of Laser Dentistry (2nd Edition), Elsevier, 2016 Mary Lynn Smith & Angie Mott In any periodontal therapy, it is essential that contaminants be thoroughly removed from the tooth structure. Lasers have a direct damaging effect on bacteria, supporting the body’s healing response. […]
In patients at major risk of developing perioperative cardiovascular complications, vasoconstrictors should be used only in consultation with the patient’s physician who may recommend that vasoconstrictors be avoided. This high-risk category includes the following conditions: Acute or recent MI (between 7 to 30 days prior); Decompensated heart failure; and Significant arrhythmias (e.g., AV block, ventricular-related arrhythmia). Some studies have shown that […]
Elective dental treatment should be avoided during the first 3 months after heart transplantation. During this period, various systemic complications and infections are common because the patient is receiving an intensive course of immunosuppressive medications. Emergency dental treatment can be provided in consultation with the patient’s physician. If treatment is required during these first 3 months, antibiotic prophylaxis should […]