This summary is based on the study conducted by the National Dental Practice-Based Research Network on 24-month evaluation of amalgam and composite based restorations. Watch the Video Factors affecting early failure rates of dental restorations Factors related to the patient factors: age, size of the lesion and location and type of […]
This summary is based on the study conducted by the National Dental Practice-Based Research Network on peri-operative pain and root canal therapy. Donald Nixdorf, DDS, MS and Deborah Knaup, DDS, MS Watch the Video Severe pain most often occurs within the first 2 days following root canal therapy (RCT). Clinical Questions What […]
This summary is based on the article published in the Japanese Dental Science Review: Effectiveness of preemptive analgesia on postoperative pain following third molar surgery? Review of literatures (November 2013) Akira Yamaguchi and Kimito Sano Context Surgery to remove the mandibular third molar is relatively invasive and is often associated with postoperative pain, swelling and trismus, which […]
This summary is based on the article published in the International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: The effect of treatment timing on the management of facial fractures: a systematic review (August 2014) M. J. L. Hurrell, M. D. Batstone Context Facial fractures are a common presentation to hospitals worldwide. Their treatment has evolved dramatically in recent decades, particularly since […]
This summary is based on the article published in Implant Dentistry: Implants for Orthodontic Anchorage: Success Rates and Reasons of Failures (April 2014) Juan C. Rodriguez, DDS, Fernando Suarez, DDS, Hsun-Liang Chan, DDS, MS, Miguel Padial-Molina, DDS, PhD, and Hom-Lay Wang, DDS, MSD, PhD Context In orthodontics, controlled forces are applied in specific directions to move teeth from improper locations into […]
This is the summary of the findings of the National Dental Practice-Based Research Network’s study of satisfaction of patients who received a restorative treatment. Watch the video Patient satisfaction is important due to its: Impact on the likelihood of a patient choosing a dentist, making, and keeping appointments. Impact on the patients’ oral healthcare and on […]
This is the summary of the findings of the National Dental Practice-Based Research Network’s study on repair or replacement of defective restorations. Watch the video Purpose of the Study Determine whether dentists in practices in the Dental PBRN are more likely to repair rather than replace a restoration that they diagnose as defective. Quantify the […]
We are pleased to announce that the National Dental Practice-Based Research Network has joined Oasis Discussions as a contributor. Canadian dentists are welcome to enroll in the network to receive information and communication regarding the network’s studies and study results. Although primarily devoted to providing health care services, the network is a group of outpatient care […]