This summary is based on information found in Dental Implant Complications: Etiology, Prevention, and Treatment, 2 (Wiley Publishing, 2015) Key messages Patient selection is the critical factor for implant success and survival in any medically complex situation. When medical conditions are managed wisely, most patients have improved overall health with fixed replacements as opposed to removable appliances. Exceptional care must […]
This summary is based on information found in Dental Implant Complications: Etiology, Prevention, and Treatment, 2nd Edition (Wiley Publishing, 2015) The introduction of endosseous dental implants as an option for restoring partially and fully edentulous patients has revolutionized dental treatment. High survival rates reported for single and multiple missing tooth replacements have validated the use of implant-supported restorations as a predictable […]
This summary is based on information found in Comprehensive Preventive Dentistry (Wiley Publishing, 2013) Dental diseases in which diet plays an etiological role include enamel developmental defects, dental caries, tooth wear, and periodontal disease. The main cause of tooth loss is dental caries, and in adults the main cause of tooth loss is periodontal disease. There is strong evidence from […]
This summary is based on information found in Comprehensive Preventive Dentistry (Wiley Publishing, 2013) “Evidence-based health care takes place when decisions that affect the care of patients are taken with due weight accorded to all valid, relevant information” (Hicks 2011). To understand the concepts of evidence-based dentistry, it is important to understand the basis of epidemiology, the nature of a […]
Dr. Sree Koka, Prosthodontist in San Diego California, comes back to speak with Dr. John O’Keefe about his recently published article about value-based dentistry. Read the article here: Value-based dentistry: Putting the patient first Highlights When treating patients, it is advantageous to understand the concept of value-based dentistry. Practitioners should know what their patients perceive as […]
This summary is based on information found in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Dental Phobia and Anxiety (Wiley Publishing, 2013) Psychological and Interpersonal Aspects of Dental Treatment Taking different aspects of dental treatment into consideration, there is reason to believe that dental treatment triggers instinctive survival mechanisms. The threatening body position and potential obstruction of free air space during […]
This summary is based on the article published in the Australian Dental Journal: Bone fractures: assessment and management (March 2016) L Lim; P Sirichai Context Severe dental traumatic injuries often involve the supporting bone and soft tissues. These bone fractures often present with a combination of other dental injuries such as luxation, avulsion and tooth root fractures.1 Purpose of […]
This summary is based on the article published in Oral Diseases: Rechargeable Anticandidal Denture Material with Sustained Release in Saliva (July 2016) A Malakhov, J Wen, B-X Zhang, H Wang, H Geng, X-D Chen, Y Sun, C-K Yeh Context Candida-induced denture stomatitis is a common debilitating problem among denture wearers. Previously, we described the fabrication of a new denture material that released antifungal […]