Dear colleagues, Here is a sampling of news items that came across our desks at CDA in the past week. We invite you to send us leads to news stories worth sharing that have come across your desk in the past week and we look forward to hearing from you (jokeefe@cda-adc.ca or 1-800-267-6354 ext. 2297). […]
The following case was presented by a general dentist: 27 year-old Indian male. Patient had ortho treatment done 2 years ago with another dentist. Just after 2 days of debonding of brackets, patient had a fall with sustained tooth injuries to his upper front teeth 11,21,22 causing them to extrude in a retrolined inclination. Patient […]
This question was submitted by a general dentist: Why are Lanolin-based creams and ointments preferred over petroleum-based products for moisturizing and protective properties? Dr. Carol Janik and Caroline Fulop provided this initial response. The key difference between lanolin and petroleum-based products lie in their properties. Lanolin is classified as an emollient whereas Petrolatum is classified as […]
This summary is based on the article published in the Journal of Dental Research: Diabetes and oral implant failure: a systematic review (September 2014) B.R. Chrcanovic, T. Albrektsson, and A. Wennerberg Context Dental implant survival is initially dependent on successful osseointegration following placement. As an implant is restored and placed into function, bone remodeling becomes […]
This question was submitted by a general dentist: How do you treat a patient with scleroderma who has periodontal issues – advanced recession, stripping of the attached gingiva from the roots? Dr. George Sandor, DDS MD and Dr. Suham Alexander, Oasis Clinical Editor provided this initial response. Systemic Scleroderma Systemic scleroderma is a relatively […]
This summary is based on the article published in the Australian Dental Journal: Current perspectives on the role of ridge (socket) preservation procedures in dental implant treatment in the aesthetic zone (March 2014) B Kassim, S Ivanovski, N Mattheos Context Augmentation of the extraction socket (ridge preservation) is increasingly being advocated in anticipation […]
This summary is based on the article published in Dental Materials: Clinical effectiveness of contemporary adhesives for the restoration of non-carious cervical lesions. A systematic review (August 2014) M. Peumansa, J. De Munck, A. Mine, B. Van Meerbeek Context Non-carious cervical lesions (NCCLs) should be restored as minimally invasive as possible. Currently, adhesive […]
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 […]