This summary is based on the summary review published in the Evidence-Based Dentistry journal: Early Childhood caries (June 2013) Context Early childhood caries (ECC) are prevalent and have become a public health concern.ECC are a determinant of health status in later stages of life. Purpose of the Review Assess the evidence available on ECC risk factors […]
This summary is based on the Cochrane Review: Interventions for treating oral lichen planus (July 2011) Context Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a common chronic autoimmune disease associated with cell-mediated immunological dysfunction. Symptomatic OLP is painful and complete healing is rare. It is a condition where there are long-term, painful areas on the lining of the […]
This post is an adaptation of the Alveolar Fracture article found in the Dental Trauma Guide Description A fracture of the alveolar process; may or may not involve the alveolar socket. Teeth associated with alveolar fractures are characterized by mobility of the alveolar process; several teeth typically will move as a unit when mobility is […]
This summary is based on the article published in Gerodontology: Clinical aspects of the use of dental adhesive materials in patients with chronic xerostomia (June 2013) Context Adhesives are commonly used by denture wearers to increase the retention and stability of the complete denture, to improve the chewing and masticatory abilities and to psychologically […]
This summary is based on the article published in the European Journal of Oral Sciences: Can green tea be used to reverse compromised bond strength after bleaching? (August 2013) Purpose of the Study Evaluate the antioxidant effect of green tea on microtensile bond strength to bleached enamel. Key Messages Green tea catechins have […]
This summary is based on the article published in Australian Endodontic Journal: Evaluation of the antimicrobial activities of chlorhexidine gluconate, sodium hypochlorite and octenidine hydrochloride in vitro (April 2013) Purpose of the study Compare the antimicrobial activity of sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl), chlorhexidine gluconate (CHX) and octenidine hydrochloride (OCT) in different concentrations against endodontic pathogens in vitro. Method Agar diffusion procedure […]
This question is a conversation opener on the nature of the caries process Dentists agree that demineralization of tooth surfaces from bacterial acid production is the direct cause of caries. However, the concept of dental caries as an infectious disease is less clear: dental caries are caused by bacteria that are resident flora in the […]
This question was submitted by a general dentist: Portion of all porcelain crown breaks off in esthetic zone. Do you etch porcelain first with hydrofluoric acid and then enamel/dentin with phosphoric acid, then silane primer on porcelain, then bond on tooth, then restorative material? Is it a big concern, if a little of the hydrofluoric acid […]