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Shade matching
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Esthetic dental procedures are growing in popularity, spurring on the search for a reliable color replication process. Shade guides have two potential sources of error: first, by the dentist in selecting the shade and, second, by the ceramist in replicating it. In addition, the available shade guide may not include the specific hue, value, and chroma of the tooth. Natural teeth have characteristics that complicate the selection of a matching shade. Surface texture, translucency, color of the surrounding environment, and the combined effect of enamel translucency plus dentin opacity are among the factors that make choosing ...
Source: Dental Abstracts - August 31, 2009 Category: Dentistry Tags: Dental Devices Source Type: journals
Converting to digitalEmail this article to a colleague.
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The change from conventional to digital radiography has offered considerable advantages to the dentist, including speed, convenience, no need for darkroom procedures, tools to improve images, and sometimes reduced exposure to radiation. However, to maintain consistent records and minimize space requirements, existing conventional radiographs need to be converted to digital form. Film scanners may be used, but studies are mixed as to whether these devices produce a reliable digital conversion of the plain-film images. High-grade digital cameras have been proposed as a means for converting the conventional radiographs into d...
Source: Dental Abstracts - August 31, 2009 Category: Dentistry Tags: Digital Cameras Source Type: journals
Applying EBD to clinical practiceEmail this article to a colleague.
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Evidence-based dentistry (EBD) is derived from evidence-based medicine (EBM), whose founding principles are the best evidence, clinical expertise, and patient values. The essential components specific to EBD are systematic assessment of the scientific evidence, clinical expertise, and the patient's needs and preferences. All three of these are needed to obtain the greatest benefits from evidence-based decision making (EBDM) (). The first, the systematic assessments of scientific evidence, can be the most challenging for busy or novice dentists. Recent advances in electronic clinical decision support (CDS) have facilitated ...
Source: Dental Abstracts - August 31, 2009 Category: Dentistry Tags: Evidence-based Dentisry Source Type: journals
Cone beam computed tomographyEmail this article to a colleague.
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The prognosis for furcation-involved teeth depends on tooth-related factors, dentition-related factors, and patient-related factors. Among the tooth-related factors are the degree of furcation involvement (FI) and the amount of bone loss. Probing pocket depth (PPD) of 6 mm or greater is an indication for further therapy to prevent loss of periodontal attachment. Selecting the best treatment option for these furcation-involved teeth depends on making an accurate diagnosis. This includes estimating the degree of horizontal and vertical FI, assessing the residual inter-radicular and periradicular bone, and evaluating root mor...
Source: Dental Abstracts - August 31, 2009 Category: Dentistry Tags: Imaging Source Type: journals
Mandibular third molar informed consent guidelinesEmail this article to a colleague.
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Informed consent relies on the patient receiving and understanding sufficient information so that he or she can make an appropriate decision. Guidelines have emphasized the inclusion of knowledge concerning the diagnosis, prognosis, and options for treatment, including no treatment; details about the procedure/treatment, its purpose, and its likely benefits; and serious and common complications that may develop. The removal of mandibular third molar teeth is associated with risks for complications and common side effects in general and specific to the operation. More litigation is associated with mandibular third molar rem...
Source: Dental Abstracts - August 31, 2009 Category: Dentistry Tags: Informed Consent Source Type: journals
Defining centric relationEmail this article to a colleague.
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The definition of centric relation (CR) is controversial and often altered, yet failure to achieve control of the proximal segment to obtain the projected change in CR position not only diminishes stability but can adversely affect the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) status in patients having orthognathic surgery. Good communication between the oral and maxillofacial surgeon and orthodontist is essential, including a shared understanding of the definition of CR. Whether there is any consensus among oral and maxillofacial surgeons and orthodontists concerning the CR was analyzed.
Source: Dental Abstracts - August 31, 2009 Category: Dentistry Tags: Occlusion Source Type: journals
Lafutidine for burning mouth syndromeEmail this article to a colleague.
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In burning mouth syndrome (BMS), the clinical and laboratory findings are normal but the patient complains of a burning sensation in the oral mucosa. Generally the elderly and women are affected more often than younger patients or men; the tongue is the site of most of the symptoms. Dry mouth and disturbances of taste may also be present. Primary BMS has been defined as an idiopathic type whose cause is unidentified; secondary BMS is caused by various local and systemic pathologic conditions, such as oral mucosal disease, hormone disturbances, psychological conditions, nutritional disturbances, diabetes, gastritis, infecti...
Source: Dental Abstracts - August 31, 2009 Category: Dentistry Tags: Oral Medicine Source Type: journals
Orthodontic pain reliefEmail this article to a colleague.
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The pain experienced in initial orthodontic treatment has been shown to correlate with the compliance of the patient during treatment, with more pain translating into less compliance. The inflammatory mediators prostaglandin (PG) 1 or 2 contribute to the process of tooth movement and the mediation of orthodontic pain. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) that block the production of PG are often given for pain relief. However, these agents also inhibit PG synthesis and delay or inhibit orthodontic tooth movement, making them at least theoretically not appropriate for orthodontic pain relief. Acetaminophen, in cont...
Source: Dental Abstracts - August 31, 2009 Category: Dentistry Tags: Pain Management Source Type: journals
Health weight interventionsEmail this article to a colleague.
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The incidence of overweight or risk of overweight among US children is twice what it was 20 years ago. Obesity prevention efforts fit well with the mission of the dental office, with great similarity between the foods recommended to minimize dental caries and those recommended to prevent overweight. Generally dental patients are seen twice a year, offering twice as many opportunities to reinforce interventions as most medical practitioners have. The strategies suggested to prevent overweight and intervene in children's lives include promoting healthy weight (). This involves eating healthy foods, engaging in physical activ...
Source: Dental Abstracts - August 31, 2009 Category: Dentistry Tags: Pediatric Dentistry Source Type: journals
Adjunctive antibioticsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Nonsurgical periodontal therapy, including scaling and root planing coupled with proper oral hygiene instruction and follow-up, has proved successful in numerous studies, both short term and long term. The traditional quadrant approach to treatment has been criticized as risking contamination of already-treated areas from untreated sites that remain contaminated. Studies of full-mouth disinfection have not shown any advantage over quadrant scaling, however. Adjunctive systemic antibiotics have been shown to be beneficial, but these findings should not be construed to justify them as a replacement for thorough mechanical de...
Source: Dental Abstracts - August 31, 2009 Category: Dentistry Tags: Periodontics Source Type: journals
AutismEmail this article to a colleague.
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is the term used to describe a disorder whose symptoms are caused by a neurodevelopmental disorder that produces severe impairment of social interactions, language, behaviors, and cognitive functions in 3.5 of every 1000 children. Various subtypes have been identified, but the common feature is impaired social interactions. Autistic children appear unresponsive to people, avoid eye contact, and seem to lack empathy. Repetitive movements and obsession about tasks are common, along with hypersensitivity to sound, touch, and other sensory stimuli. Both genetic and environmental factors are believed to contribute to autism. G...
Source: Dental Abstracts - August 31, 2009 Category: Dentistry Tags: Special Needs Source Type: journals
Interviewing TMD patientsEmail this article to a colleague.
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To develop an accurate differential diagnosis for patients reporting temporomandibular disorders (TMD), it is important that the dental practitioner conduct a thorough interview. The key elements of this interview are patient narratives, listening, and the placebo effect.
Source: Dental Abstracts - August 31, 2009 Category: Dentistry Tags: Temporomandibular Disorders Source Type: journals
Compomers and caries preventionEmail this article to a colleague.
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In compomer dental restorations the mechanical and esthetic properties of composites are combined with the glass-ionomer cements' ability to release fluoride in the hope of protecting against future caries. Although such a protective action has been achieved in vitro, no in vivo evidence yet exists. The incidence of new caries after treatment with compomer or amalgam restorations was investigated in children taking part in the New England Children's Amalgam Trial (NECAT).
Source: Dental Abstracts - August 31, 2009 Category: Dentistry Tags: Dental Materials Source Type: journals
Calcium hydroxide—based root canal sealersEmail this article to a colleague.
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Calcium hydroxide is appropriate as a root-filling material because it stimulates the periapical tissues to maintain health or promote healing and it appears to have antimicrobial properties. The outcomes of various studies of the biological and physical properties of calcium hydroxide−based root canal sealers were reviewed.
Source: Dental Abstracts - August 31, 2009 Category: Dentistry Tags: Endodontics Source Type: journals
Cracks caused by laser irradiationEmail this article to a colleague.
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The cracking of tooth structure can result in damage that requires restorative treatment. How cutting is achieved may be a factor in tooth cracking, with some cutting instruments causing a rougher surface and superficial cracks of the cavity wall. Lasers are often used to ablate hard tissues. Concerns with the use of lasers include thermal damage to the pulp and peripheral and mechanical damage to the tooth structure, with cracks developing on irradiated surfaces. Such cracks weaken the tooth structure, making it more susceptible to fracture. An in vitro assessment of the fracture strength of the bending strength of dentin...
Source: Dental Abstracts - August 31, 2009 Category: Dentistry Tags: Lasers Source Type: journals
Methodological issues in oral health/diet linkageEmail this article to a colleague.
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With the increasing number of older adults and an associated increase in edentulousness, interest has grown into whether altered oral and systemic health status is related to nutrition. Studies to date have not used consistent approaches to assessing diet and nutritional status. Standards for the basic nutritional study methods were defined by a consensus workshop at McGill University Montreal in 2005. Their recommendations were reviewed to determine the impact of oral health on nutrition and identify future directions for research.
Source: Dental Abstracts - August 31, 2009 Category: Dentistry Tags: Nutrition Source Type: journals
Occlusal and space changes with ageEmail this article to a colleague.
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The natural changes that occur in arch dimensions, spacing, and other occlusal parameters through late adolescence and early adulthood influence the stability of orthodontic treatment results, guide retention procedures, and form a baseline for assessing relapse after orthodontic intervention. The development of discrete occlusal traits and space conditions in untreated fully dentate individuals was traced to determine their clinical relevance.
Source: Dental Abstracts - August 31, 2009 Category: Dentistry Tags: Occlusion Source Type: journals
Fiber post—dentin adhesionEmail this article to a colleague.
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Fiber post-and-core systems offer advantages over conventional cast posts or prefabricated metallic posts for reconstructing endodontically treated teeth. However, their performance depends at least partly on the cementation technique linking the post and root canal dentin. The three major divisions of contemporary resin cements are etch-and-rinse adhesive systems, self-etching primers, and self-adhesive cements. The adhesion values of fiber posts cemented with luting agents using these different approaches were compared.
Source: Dental Abstracts - August 31, 2009 Category: Dentistry Tags: Operative Dentistry Source Type: journals
Risk factors for oral and esophageal cancersEmail this article to a colleague.
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Headlines claiming that mouthwash is linked to oral cancer have appeared based on a study conducted in central and eastern Europe and Latin America. However, further investigation reveals that the “supporting” data are incorrectly quoted.
Source: Dental Abstracts - August 31, 2009 Category: Dentistry Tags: Oral Cancer Source Type: journals
Chronic infection and heart diseaseEmail this article to a colleague.
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Chronic oral infections and coronary heart disease (CHD) share some common causative factors. Microorganisms induce an inflammatory reaction in oral connective tissue, leading to symptomatic vasodilatation and an increased permeability of the endothelium. This allows leukocytes and bacteria to migrate into the perivascular region. Study of inflammatory markers also indicates that chronic apical lesions of periodontal (LPOs) or endodontic origin (LEOs) can produce bacteremia, leading to heart conditions. Whether there is a link between chronic dental inflammatory diseases and acute myocardial infarction (AMI) specifically w...
Source: Dental Abstracts - August 31, 2009 Category: Dentistry Tags: Oral/Systemic Linkages Source Type: journals
Edentulism and systemic disordersEmail this article to a colleague.
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The process that culminates in edentulism involves many aspects, including biological factors and patient-related issues, such as access to care, preferences, third-party payments, and treatment options. Complete edentulism is an international health care problem, affecting 7% to 69% of persons. It may have a negative cumulative effect on systemic health, but comorbid conditions may also contribute or develop as a result of the edentulism. A review was undertaken to identify comorbid factors that exist for completely edentulous individuals.
Source: Dental Abstracts - August 31, 2009 Category: Dentistry Tags: Oral/Systemic Linkages Source Type: journals
“Possible self” motivationEmail this article to a colleague.
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The definition of a possible self is the individual's thoughts concerning what he or she might become in the future. The possible self could be positive, achieving hopes and dreams, or negative, reflecting fears. Possible selves energize individuals to work toward making positive possible selves become a reality or to try to prevent negative possible selves from developing. They also help focus people on specific goals and direct motivations. Patients receiving orthodontic treatment are often not totally satisfied with the result. Many adolescents need orthodontic interventions, but research shows only 34% are totally sati...
Source: Dental Abstracts - August 31, 2009 Category: Dentistry Tags: Orthodontics Source Type: journals
Caries increment in at-risk childrenEmail this article to a colleague.
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Certain groups of children, including those in lower socioeconomic or minority race/ethnic groups, are at high risk for developing dental caries. Preventive dental care is particularly needed among children with prior caries to decrease the risk of future caries. Understanding of the factors affecting the incidence of caries among high-risk groups of children is hampered by a lack of prospective, longitudinal studies. Any determination of future risks for these children depends on comprehensive caries incidence measurements. The New England Children's Amalgam Trial (NECAT) took on the prospective measurement of cumulative ...
Source: Dental Abstracts - August 31, 2009 Category: Dentistry Tags: Pediatric Dentistry Source Type: journals
Quadrant versus full-mouth approachesEmail this article to a colleague.
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Periodontists must clean diseased root surfaces before beginning treatment. A systematic review was conducted to identify relevant studies from Medline and Embase, along with reference lists from applicable papers, and obtain data concerning the efficacy of full-mouth debridement with or without disinfection and quadrant-wise scaling and root planing for this task. All of the patients had chronic periodontitis and none had taken antibiotics for at least 3 months before the study began. Seven randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were found. Meta-analyses revealed that there were no significant differences between the outcome...
Source: Dental Abstracts - August 31, 2009 Category: Dentistry Tags: Periodontal Therapy Source Type: journals
Psychological interventionsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Prevention of oral disease relies in part on patient behavior, both causative (such as smoking) and preventive (brushing, flossing, etc). Therefore the ability to identify and use effective strategies for guiding patients to appropriate behaviors and away from inappropriate behaviors is an important aspect of dental care. Sustained changes often do not occur with current approaches, so the use of tested psychological models may be needed.
Source: Dental Abstracts - August 31, 2009 Category: Dentistry Tags: Preventive Dentistry Source Type: journals
Chewing sugar-free gumEmail this article to a colleague.
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The ability of polyol-containing chewing gums to prevent dental decay has been debated, with numerous studies conducted to evaluate efficacy. A systematic review was conducted to evaluate the research to date and formulate recommendations.
Source: Dental Abstracts - August 31, 2009 Category: Dentistry Tags: Preventive Dentistry Source Type: journals
Fluoride varnish prevents early childhood cariesEmail this article to a colleague.
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Early childhood caries (ECC) is a public health problem in Canada much as it is in the rest of the world. Among Aboriginal Canadians, it affects 29% of 3- to 5-year-olds; children as young as 6 to 12 months of age have the disease. Their dental problems grow as these children gain their full complement of primary teeth, sometimes requiring full mouth rehabilitation performed under general anesthesia. Evaluation of a strategic preventive effort in the 28 First Nations communities of the Sioux Lookout Zone (SLZ) in northwest Ontario () concluded that preventive and health promotion strategies must be implemented to assist in...
Source: Dental Abstracts - August 31, 2009 Category: Dentistry Tags: Preventive Dentistry Source Type: journals
Oral health effects on quality of lifeEmail this article to a colleague.
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Quality of life can be defined in many ways and varies with numerous factors, such as age, gender, and cultural situation. Although it is impossible to directly measure quality of life, a construct based on several independent factors based on the individual's perceptions can be used to infer its presence and/or degree. Oral health influences quality of life, with persons who have good oral health aging with better quality of life and fewer illnesses compared to persons who have poor oral health. Oral health−related quality of life (OHRQoL) is defined in terms of problems related to eating, nutrition, social interactions...
Source: Dental Abstracts - August 31, 2009 Category: Dentistry Tags: Quality of Life Source Type: journals
Xerostomia in middle-aged patientsEmail this article to a colleague.
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The prevalence of xerostomia, defined as the subjective feeling of dry mouth, has been reported to range from 1% to 65%, with about 30% of subjects age 65 years and older being affected. The prevalence is higher among patients with Sjögren's syndrome (up to 98%). The epidemiological studies of xerostomia have been inconclusive in exploring many aspects of xerostomia, and understanding the natural history requires longitudinal approaches, which are lacking. The long-term changes in the prevalence of xerostomia between ages 50 and 65 years were investigated, with the expectation that mouth dryness would increase with age an...
Source: Dental Abstracts - August 31, 2009 Category: Dentistry Tags: Saliva Source Type: journals
Clinical performanceEmail this article to a colleague.
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When the material choices were few, cementing inlays, crowns, or fixed partial dentures (FPDs) was fairly straightforward. All-ceramic restorations required a more comprehensive approach, and applying etching liquids, primer, bonding agents, and composite resin cements further complicated the process, making errors more likely. Today self-adhesive resin cements promise to be as simple as the conventional cement approach and as efficient as etching and bonding in the classic three-step dentin bonding and composite cement system. The clinical efficacy of these self-adhesive resin cements remains to be proved. The long-term p...
Source: Dental Abstracts - August 31, 2009 Category: Dentistry Tags: Self-adhesive Cement Source Type: journals
Sleep-disordered breathingEmail this article to a colleague.
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(SDB) disorders include several respiratory disturbances occurring during sleep, such as snoring, upper airway resistance syndrome (UARS), respiratory effort−related arousals, hypopneas, apneas, and obesity-related hypoventilation syndrome. Several cardiovascular, metabolic, and other systemic complications are related to untreated SDB. The evidence behind brain injury caused by SDB-related episodic hypoxia (EH) was reviewed.
Source: Dental Abstracts - August 31, 2009 Category: Dentistry Tags: Sleep Apnea Source Type: journals
Whitening treatments vs orange juiceEmail this article to a colleague.
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Dentists and dental researchers have expressed concern about the effect of whitening treatments on dental hard tissues, specifically, that the whitening agents react with the organic and inorganic components of the enamel and initiate chemical, structural, and mechanical alterations. Enamel demineralization would be a serious consequence, but investigations of this possibility have revealed inconsistent results. Human saliva may exert a remineralizing effect that counteracts any demineralization process caused by whitening treatments. Dietary consumption can exert similar demineralizing effects on dental hard tissues. An a...
Source: Dental Abstracts - August 31, 2009 Category: Dentistry Tags: Tooth Erosion Source Type: journals
Acupuncture or not?Email this article to a colleague.
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Acupuncture and simulated acupuncture both helped low back pain patients feel better. A Seattle study included 638 adults with low back pain who were randomly assigned to receive individualized acupuncture, standardized acupuncture, simulated acupuncture, or standard medical care. The acupuncture and simulated acupuncture treatments were given twice a week for 3 weeks, then weekly for 4 weeks. After 8 weeks the acupuncture and simulated acupuncture groups had significantly better dysfunction scores than the group receiving medical care. No difference was seen between the groups that had actual acupuncture, whether individu...
Source: Dental Abstracts - August 31, 2009 Category: Dentistry Tags: Extracts Source Type: journals
Editorial BoardEmail this article to a colleague.
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Source: Seminars in Orthodontics - August 31, 2009 Category: Dentistry Source Type: journals
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Source: Seminars in Orthodontics - August 31, 2009 Category: Dentistry Source Type: journals
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Why not spend some time in determining what is worthwhile for us and then go after that? William Ross. What makes the discipline of orthognathic surgery worthwhile for orthodontists is the potential to achieve not only a healthy well-balanced functional occlusion but also an accompanying considerable improvement in esthetics. Realizing that potential, however, poses several problems, for we have to rely on the accuracy of our predictions of treatment outcome.
Source: Seminars in Orthodontics - August 31, 2009 Category: Dentistry Authors: Antony G.H. McCollum Source Type: journals
Soft-Tissue Changes Related to Mandibular Advancement SurgeryEmail this article to a colleague.
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This retrospective study assessed the relationship between the soft-tissue contours of the lower lip and chin and the underlying hard tissues consequent to surgical advancement of the mandible in the endeavour to enhance prediction in treatment planning. Cephalometric head films of 25 cases, 7 of which had advancement genioplasties, were available at presurgical, early postsurgical, intermediate, and long-term stages. Nineteen cephalometric landmarks were located and the data measured relative to X-Y coordinates constructed on the head films and were recorded on a Kontron video plan computer (Kontron Messgerate, GmbH, Imag...
Source: Seminars in Orthodontics - August 31, 2009 Category: Dentistry Authors: Antony G.H. McCollum, Graham J.M. Gardener, William G. Evans, Pieter J. Becker Source Type: journals
Sagittal Soft-Tissue Changes Related to the Surgical Correction of Maxillary-Deficient Class III MalocclusionsEmail this article to a colleague.
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This retrospective study on cephalometric head films assessed the sagittal soft-issue changes in relation to the underlying hard tissue changes resulting from maxillary surgical correction in 26 Class III cases. Thirteen patients received additional mandibular surgery. The radiographs were taken immediately before surgery and from 3 to 16 months after surgery. Twenty-six cephalometric landmarks were identified, and 6 linear and 7 angular measurements on each radiograph were digitally recorded relative to X-Y coordinates traced on the radiographs. This system enabled the recording of horizontal and vertical changes of the h...
Source: Seminars in Orthodontics - August 31, 2009 Category: Dentistry Authors: Antony G.H. McCollum, John T. Dancaster, William G. Evans, Pieter J. Becker Source Type: journals
Sagittal Soft-Tissue Changes of the Lower Lip and Chin Associated with Surgical Maxillary Impaction and Consequent Mandibular AutorotationEmail this article to a colleague.
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A retrospective cephalometric study was undertaken to assess the sagittal soft-tissue changes of the lower lip and chin in 22 patients who exhibited autorotation of the mandible after surgical vertical impaction of the maxilla. Lateral cephalometric radiographs were taken immediately before surgery and on average 15 months after surgery. Sixteen cephalometric landmarks were digitized by the use of a Kontron Videoplan Image Analysis System (Kontron Messgerate, GmbH, Image-analysis-systems, Eching/München, West Germany). The comparison between those cases that received maxillary elevation only and 6 cases that had additiona...
Source: Seminars in Orthodontics - August 31, 2009 Category: Dentistry Authors: Beata K. Ksiezycki-Ostoya, Antony G.H. McCollum, Pieter J. Becker Source Type: journals
Facial Soft Tissue: The Alpha and Omega of Treatment Planning in Orthognathic SurgeryEmail this article to a colleague.
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The soft tissues of the face are attached to and are draped over the underlying hard tissues. Logically, then, it may be expected that there is a mutual relationship which in the long run will determine the appearance and balance of the soft tissues. The dilemma has been that these relationships are not constant overall but appear to vary from site to site. The research on which the papers in this Journal have been based has been directed at ascertaining as accurately as possible the patterns between relative movements of the hard and soft tissues at selected sites. These data may then be applied in a prediction analysis w...
Source: Seminars in Orthodontics - August 31, 2009 Category: Dentistry Authors: Antony G.H. McCollum, William G. Evans Source Type: journals
ErratumEmail this article to a colleague.
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In Schendel SA, Lane C: 3D orthognathic surgery prediction using image fusion. Semin Orthod 15:48-56, 2009, Dr Chris Lane's affiliation is incorrectly published as Professor of Radiology and Imaging Science, University of Louisville School of Dentistry, Louisville, KY. This affiliation should appear as follows: Chief Executive Officer, 3dMD.
Source: Seminars in Orthodontics - August 31, 2009 Category: Dentistry Source Type: journals
Re: Effects of maxillary protraction and fixed appliance therapy on the pharyngeal airway.Email this article to a colleague.
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PMID: 19757541 [PubMed - in process]
Source: The Angle Orthodontist - August 31, 2009 Category: Dentistry Authors: Rahimi H Tags: Angle Orthod Source Type: journals
Comparison of Nonsurgical Root Canal Treatment and Single-tooth ImplantsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Conclusions: With the reviewed information in hand, the practitioner should be better prepared to determine which treatment option is most appropriate for each individual patient.
Source: Journal of Endodontics - August 31, 2009 Category: Dentistry Authors: Michael F. Morris, Timothy C. Kirkpatrick, Richard E. Rutledge, William G. Schindler Tags: Review Articles Source Type: journals
Stem Cell Regulatory Gene Expression in Human Adult Dental Pulp and Periodontal Ligament Cells Undergoing Odontogenic/Osteogenic DifferentiationEmail this article to a colleague.
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Conclusions: This study has generated an overview of stem cell–related gene expression in DPCs and PDLCs during odontogenic/osteogenic differentiation and revealed that these genes may interact through the Notch, Wnt, TGF-β/BMP, and cadherin signaling pathways to play a crucial role in determining the fate of dental derived cell and dental tissue regeneration. These findings provided a new insight into the molecular mechanisms of the dental tissue mineralization and regeneration.
Source: Journal of Endodontics - August 31, 2009 Category: Dentistry Authors: Lu Liu, Junqi Ling, Xi Wei, Liping Wu, Yin Xiao Tags: Biology Source Type: journals
Effect of Fiber Post and Cusp Coverage on Fracture Resistance of Endodontically Treated Maxillary Premolars Directly Restored with Composite ResinEmail this article to a colleague.
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Conclusions: Root-filled maxillary premolars, restored with direct resin composite with or without fiber post and cusp capping, had similar fracture resistance under static loading.
Source: Journal of Endodontics - August 31, 2009 Category: Dentistry Authors: Narmin Mohammadi, Mehdi Abed Kahnamoii, Parnian Karimi Yeganeh, Elmira Jafari Navimipour Tags: Technology Source Type: journals
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PMID: 19813392 [PubMed - in process]
Source: The Alpha Omegan - August 31, 2009 Category: Dentistry Authors: Wolfson R Tags: Alpha Omegan Source Type: journals
Young adults with disabilities and uninsured for health care.Email this article to a colleague.
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PMID: 19813391 [PubMed - in process]
Source: The Alpha Omegan - August 31, 2009 Category: Dentistry Authors: Waldman B, Perlman SP Tags: Alpha Omegan Source Type: journals
How to win in a tough economy with superior customer service.Email this article to a colleague.
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PMID: 19813390 [PubMed - in process]
Source: The Alpha Omegan - August 31, 2009 Category: Dentistry Authors: Levin RP Tags: Alpha Omegan Source Type: journals
Stop dancing with the stars: why the 6-month boogie is costing you money and freedom.Email this article to a colleague.
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PMID: 19813389 [PubMed - in process]
Source: The Alpha Omegan - August 31, 2009 Category: Dentistry Authors: Kadi G Tags: Alpha Omegan Source Type: journals
Strength Through unity.Email this article to a colleague.
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PMID: 19813388 [PubMed - in process]
Source: The Alpha Omegan - August 31, 2009 Category: Dentistry Authors: Uditsky DN Tags: Alpha Omegan Source Type: journals
