This Systematic Review Summary is adapted from the British Evidence-Based Dentistry Journal Full Text (html) Full Text (PDF) Clinical Question Does endodontic microsurgery (EMS) have better outcomes than contemporary root-end surgery (CRS)? Main Results Fourteen studies met the inclusion criteria. Weighted pooled success rates calculated from extracted raw data showed an 88% positive outcome for […]
This post is an adaptation of the Extrusion article found in the Dental Trauma Guide Extrusion Partial displacement of the tooth out of its socket An injury to the tooth characterized by partial or total separation of the periodontal ligament resulting in loosening and displacement of the tooth. The alveolar socket bone is intact in […]
This Urgent care Scenario (USC) is presented by the JCDA Oasis Team in collaboration with Dr. Samer Nuwwareh. The USC is also available through the Oasis Help system Food impaction is the forceful wedging of food into the periodontium by occlusal forces. It may occur as a consequence of gingival tissue recession or disease, caries, […]
This post is an adaptation of the Subluxation article found in the Dental Trauma Guide Description An injury to the tooth supporting structures resulting in increased mobility, but without displacement of the tooth. Bleeding from the gingival sulcus confirms the diagnosis. Diagnosis An injury to the tooth supporting structures resulting in increased mobility, but without […]
This abstract is presented by the JCDA Oasis Team from the article published in the Journal of Oral Sciences (Open Access): The usefulness of three-dimensional imaging for prognostication in cases of intentional tooth replantation Authors Hiroaki Kabashima, Section of Periodontology, Division of Oral Rehabilitation, Faculty of Dental Science, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan Kunitaka Mizobe, Section of Periodontology, Division […]
This review summary is adapted from The Dental Elf blog post on May 1st 2013: Cochrane Review finds no trials to inform the treatment of displaced luxated permanent teeth Cochrane Authors’ Conclusion “We found no randomised or quasi-randomised trials of interventions to treat displaced luxated permanent front teeth. Current clinical guidelines are based on available […]
May 3rd, 2013 marks the 100th anniversary of the department of dentistry at the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids). A full-day educational symposium with notable speakers is planned, including Dr. Ed Barrett, staff pediatric dentist at the hospital. Dr. John O’Keefe sat down with Dr. Barrett and spoke about dentistry in the age […]
This Urgent care Scenario (USC) is presented by the JCDA Oasis Team in collaboration with Dr. Hagen Klieb. The USC is also available through the Oasis Help system A patient presents with copious gingival bleeding: Bleeding is prolonged and cannot be stopped with pressure Several such episodes have occurred recently without provocation Suggested Resources […]