This summary is based on the article published in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology: Outcomes of auto-transplanted teeth with complete root formation: a systematic review and meta-analysis (April 2014) Chung W-C, Tu Y-K, Lin Y-H, Lu H-K. Courtesy of Wiley Publishing, access the full-text article for the next three months here Context Unlike an immovable […]
This summary is based on the article published in the British Dental Journal: Interventions for the prevention of dry socket: an evidence-based update (July 2014) M. O. Sharif, B. E. S. Dawoud, A. Tsichlaki and J. M. Yates Context Infection control and knowledge of common infectious agents is a cornerstone of safe […]
This question was submitted by a general dentist: Is it safe to use vasoconstrictors in patients with sickle-cell disease? Which one is the best choice? Could I perform a painless dental extraction without vasoconstrictors in these cases? Dr. George Sandor, DDS MD and Dr. Suham Alexander, Oasis Clinical Editor provided this initial response. Sickle Cell Anemia […]
This summary is based on the article published in the British Dental Journal: Patients are asking about e‑cigarettes. What do we tell them? (July 2014) D. J. Worsley, K. Jones and Z. Marshman Context E-cigarettes (also known as electronic cigarettes, electronic vaping devices or electronic nicotine delivery systems [ENDS]) are battery operated […]
This summary is based on the article published in the Journal of Dental Research: Meta-analysis of Bonding Effectiveness to Zirconia Ceramics (April 2014) M. Inokoshi, J. De Munck, S. Minakuchi, and B. Van Meerbeek Context Dental zirconia can no longer be considered unbondable to tooth tissue. Different mechanical and chemical surface pre-treatments […]
This question was submitted by a general dentist: Are there recommended guidelines for reducing the incidence of shingles in a patient that has a history of developing shingles after dental care? Dr. George Sandor, DDS MD and Dr. Suham Alexander, Oasis Clinical Editor provided this initial response. Shingles (herpes zoster) is the reactivation of the chicken […]
This summary is based on the review published in the Cochrane database of systematic reviews: Interventions for the management of dry mouth: non-pharmacological interventions (September 2013) Furness S, Bryan G, McMillan R, Birchenough S, Worthington HV Context Xerostomia is the subjective sensation of dry mouth. Common causes of xerostomia include adverse effects of […]
This summary is based on the article published in the International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: Do antibiotics decrease implant failure and postoperative infections? A systematic review and meta-analysis (January 2014) J. Ata-Ali, F. Ata-Ali, F. Ata-Ali Context Dental implants are an effective, safe and predictable solution for those who have […]