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The Journal of Clinical Pediatric... Sep 2023Stainless steel crowns (SSCs) are the preferred restoration of pediatric dentists for children requiring a pediatric dental rehabilitation due to their low cost and...
Stainless steel crowns (SSCs) are the preferred restoration of pediatric dentists for children requiring a pediatric dental rehabilitation due to their low cost and durability. Despite low technique sensitivity SSC placement can be challenging in some clinical situations including when placed on primary canines. Primary canines restored with SSCs often result in premature contacts and posterior open bite making acquiring an "as the patient presented" (ATPP) occlusion difficult when providing a pediatric dental rehabilitation. Opening of the posterior occlusion due to premature canine contact in a dental rehabilitation is often viewed as unavoidable. This technique article describes a simple method to address this clinical situation and reviews basic principles and techniques for placing SSCs.
Topics: Child; Humans; Dentists; Open Bite
PubMed: 37732429
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2023.047 -
Primary Dental Journal Dec 2023Traumatic dental injuries pose a variety of complex ongoing issues to the dental practitioner. As dental injuries are commonly experienced at a young age, the treatment... (Review)
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Traumatic dental injuries pose a variety of complex ongoing issues to the dental practitioner. As dental injuries are commonly experienced at a young age, the treatment often takes place during adolescence or early in adulthood years at crucial development stages and very early in the life of the permanent successor. Therefore, the ability to correctly diagnose the injury, and follow an appropriate management plan should increase practitioners' ability to improve both the outcomes of dental trauma and long-term prognosis of the tooth.The consequences of dental trauma can be explored by taking into consideration the type of injury, which enables an assessment of the degree of insult to the pulpal tissues, neurovascular bundle, periodontal ligament and cemental cells. This has a direct influence on post-trauma complications. Early intervention, where indicated, and appropriate follow-up utilising international guidelines is imperative to identify changing diagnoses and act accordingly. This review paper will discuss the classification of traumatic injuries and their associated outcomes with management strategies for emerging disease including potential endodontic and restorative complexities and when to refer to secondary care.
Topics: Adolescent; Humans; Tooth Injuries; Dentists; Professional Role; Tooth; Dental Pulp
PubMed: 38018673
DOI: 10.1177/20501684231213908 -
British Dental Journal Sep 2023
Topics: Humans; Dentists; Career Choice
PubMed: 37684437
DOI: 10.1038/s41415-023-6303-x -
International Dental Journal Nov 2023This is the concluding article in the supplement on the role of mouthwashes in oral care, which summarises the current guidelines across the globe regarding their... (Review)
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This is the concluding article in the supplement on the role of mouthwashes in oral care, which summarises the current guidelines across the globe regarding their acceptable adjunctive use for managing caries, gingivitis, and periodontal disease. Based on moderate evidence for clinical effectiveness, most current guidelines suggest fluoride mouthwashes for the management of dental caries, and chlorhexidine for the management of periodontal diseases. However there still appears to be gaps in the literature underpinning these recommendations. Importantly, all evidence supports such mouthwash use "adjunctively," alongside mechanical oral hygiene measures. Other antimicrobial mouthwashes such as essential oils and cetylpyridinium chloride may also be clinically effective against plaque and gingivitis, but there is a current lack of robust evidence of natural mouthwashes to recommend their adjunctive use. The authors of the current review are of the view that mouthwashes may not be of much value in those with good periodontal health or low caries risk. The reasons for this are, the potential i) risks of allergic reactions, ii) dysbiosis of the oral microbiota, iii) emergence of antimicrobial resistance, and iv) deleterious effects on the environment. There is, however, much empirical research needed on mouthwashes, particularly in vivo research derived through clinical trials. Thus, dental practitioners need to keep abreast of the evidence base on the current, and the emerging, over-the-counter mouthwashes, and pay heed to the consensus views emanating from systematic reviews, as well as international guidelines on mouthwashes.
Topics: Humans; Mouthwashes; Dental Caries; Dentists; Professional Role; Chlorhexidine; Gingivitis; Periodontal Diseases; Anti-Infective Agents; Anti-Infective Agents, Local
PubMed: 37867062
DOI: 10.1016/j.identj.2023.08.013 -
Hua Xi Kou Qiang Yi Xue Za Zhi = Huaxi... Dec 2023Orthodontics is a discipline that is based on aesthetics. It coordinates the relationship among nose, lip, and chin through the movement of teeth and the adjustment of... (Review)
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Orthodontics is a discipline that is based on aesthetics. It coordinates the relationship among nose, lip, and chin through the movement of teeth and the adjustment of jaw relationship. Orthodontists need to fully analyze the patient's soft tissue profile before treatment. They also need to analyze the existing problems and those that may be solved or caused during orthodontics to guide the design of orthodontic treatment and effectively improve the clinical effect of orthodontics. This article reviews the aesthetic preconditions that guide the design of orthodontic treatment from the perspective of orthodontists.
Topics: Humans; Esthetics, Dental; Orthodontics; Orthodontists; Chin; Nose
PubMed: 38597026
DOI: 10.7518/hxkq.2023.2023231 -
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics... Feb 2024Head and neck vascular pathology is routinely encountered by the maxillofacial surgeon. Although these anomalies have been traditionally managed by surgical means,... (Review)
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Head and neck vascular pathology is routinely encountered by the maxillofacial surgeon. Although these anomalies have been traditionally managed by surgical means, adjunctive therapies have been popularized in recent years. The use of laser therapy has gained attention for its ability to better access and to provide more predictable outcomes in the highly intricate and vascular areas of the head and neck. Laser therapy allows for the selective targeting of diseased tissue while maintaining the integrity of surrounding healthy tissue.
Topics: Humans; Lasers; Dental Care; Neck; Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
PubMed: 37813707
DOI: 10.1016/j.coms.2023.09.005 -
International Dental Journal Nov 2023This narrative literature review is the first in a 6-section supplement on the role of mouthwashes in oral care. This introduction briefly summarises current knowledge... (Review)
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This narrative literature review is the first in a 6-section supplement on the role of mouthwashes in oral care. This introduction briefly summarises current knowledge on antimicrobial mechanisms, relating to some of the most common over-the-counter mouthwash products available worldwide: chlorhexidine, hydrogen peroxide, cetylpyridinium chloride, povidone iodine, and essential oils. The aim of this first article is to describe how mouthwashes "kill" pathogenic microbes when used adjunctively and thus provide a basis for their widespread use to manage key oral diseases, namely caries, gingivitis, and periodontal disease. This article therefore sets the scene for subsequent, more detailed exploration of mouthwashes regarding their clinical effectiveness, impact on the oral microbiome, and possible effects on systemic health as well as natural alternatives and future directions. Other than the clinical effectiveness (for certain agents) of mouthwashes, on many topics there remains insufficient evidence for systematic review or formulation of robust national guidelines. The supplement, therefore, compiled by an international task team, is aimed at general dental practitioners across the globe, as an easy-to-read guide for helping to advise patients on mouthwash use based on the current best available evidence.
Topics: Humans; Mouthwashes; Anti-Infective Agents, Local; Dentists; Professional Role; Chlorhexidine; Anti-Infective Agents; Gingivitis
PubMed: 37867063
DOI: 10.1016/j.identj.2023.08.009 -
Minerva Dental and Oral Science Dec 2023Hepatitis is a condition characterized by inflammation of the liver, which can be caused by several viruses including hepatitis A, B, C, D and E. This condition can... (Review)
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BACKGROUND
Hepatitis is a condition characterized by inflammation of the liver, which can be caused by several viruses including hepatitis A, B, C, D and E. This condition can affect the oral health of patients and increase the risk of complications during dental management. The clinical management of hepatitis patients in the dental setting requires a comprehensive and individualized approach to ensure safety and optimal treatment outcomes. This article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current literature on the dental management of patients with different forms of hepatitis.
METHODS
The article focuses on the specific challenges associated with dental treatments in hepatitis patients, including increased risk of infection and bleeding. Additionally, the article provides recommendations for dental practitioners, including infection control measures, communication with medical providers, and the use of prophylactic antibiotics.
RESULTS
The authors show that the dental management of patients with hepatitis requires a thorough understanding of the specific challenges associated with this condition, as well as the implementation of appropriate preventive measures to ensure the safety and well-being of these patients.
CONCLUSIONS
Further research is needed to better understand the impact of hepatitis on oral health and the most effective approaches to managing dental treatments in this patient population.
Topics: Humans; Dental Offices; Dentists; Professional Role; Infection Control
PubMed: 37255308
DOI: 10.23736/S2724-6329.23.04803-9 -
The International Journal of Esthetic... May 2024
Topics: Humans; Esthetics, Dental; Female; Dentists, Women; Dental Implants
PubMed: 38726852
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Zhonghua Kou Qiang Yi Xue Za Zhi =... Dec 2023has gone through 70 years of ups and downs, witnessing the development of periodontics in China from a faltering start to twists and turns, and finally innovative... (Review)
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has gone through 70 years of ups and downs, witnessing the development of periodontics in China from a faltering start to twists and turns, and finally innovative development. This article aims to review the periodontology-related papers published in the . Based on the characteristics of the times, they are summarized into five stages: staggering start, forced stagnation, vigorous development, standardized innovation, and disciplinary integration. Researches on periodontal diseases in China initially focused on learning and reference, gradually caught up with the international level, and finally created in-depth insights and innovations. Eventually, Chinese periodontology has formed a research system with Chinese characteristics and achieved substantial achievements in clinical diagnosis and treatment, basic research, periodontal medicine, and disciplinary integration. Although the current status of Chinese periodontology still lags behind that of developed countries, these representative studies demonstrate the unremitting efforts and hard work of periodontists for generations, laying a solid foundation for the innovation and development of periodontology in our country.
Topics: Humans; China; Dental Care; Dentists; Periodontal Diseases; Periodontics
PubMed: 38061862
DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn112144-20231013-00192