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Short 7mm Megagen EZ Plus implants: comments on prognosis?
I installed 3-implants [Megagen EZPLUS] in a mandible with about 10mm of vertical bone height. Could you comment on the prognosis? (Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts)
Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts - February 1, 2013 Category: Dentistry Authors: osseonews Tags: Dental Implant Cases Source Type: news

In vitro antimicrobial effects of two antihalitosis mouth rinses on oral pathogens and human tongue microbiota
ConclusionThis in vitro observation supports the use of chlorhexidine and cetylpyridinium chloride in the treatment of oral halitosis. (Source: International Journal of Dental Hygiene)
Source: International Journal of Dental Hygiene - February 1, 2013 Category: Dentistry Authors: GC Raangs, EG Winkel, AJ Winkelhoff Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Clinical, microbiological, and salivary biomarker profiles of dental implant patients with type 2 diabetes
ConclusionsThe study suggests that the clinical, microbiological, salivary biomarker, and psychosocial profiles of dental implant patients with type 2 diabetes who are under good metabolic control and regular maintenance care are very similar to those of non‐diabetic individuals. Future studies are warranted to validate the findings in longer‐term and larger clinical trials (ClinicalTrials.gov # NCT00933491). (Source: Clinical Oral Implants Research)
Source: Clinical Oral Implants Research - February 27, 2013 Category: Dentistry Authors: Nikolaos Tatarakis, Janet S. Kinney, Marita Inglehart, Thomas M. Braun, Charles Shelburne, Niklaus P. Lang, William V. Giannobile, Tae‐Ju Oh Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Knowledge and attitude of dental faculty members towards evidence‐based dentistry in Iran
ConclusionsThis study suggests that the level of actual knowledge of dental faculties about basic principles of EBD was moderate in Iran. However, faculties' overall interest and positive attitude towards learning EBD is encouraging. Therefore, it is highly recommended that degree/certificate continuing educational programmes be planned by the organising committees. (Source: European Journal of Dental Education)
Source: European Journal of Dental Education - February 1, 2013 Category: Dentistry Authors: S. S. Sabounchi, M. Nouri, N. Erfani, B. Houshmand, M. H. Khoshnevisan Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Salivary tests associated with elderly people’s oral health
Conclusion: Low salivary flow and saliva pH interfere on elderly people’s health and medicine use influences on results. (Source: Gerodontology)
Source: Gerodontology - February 6, 2013 Category: Dentistry Authors: Maria V. de Lima Saintrain, Renata D. Gonçalves Tags: Original article Source Type: research

Authors' response
We were very pleased by the interest of Drs Wang, Yi, and Bai in our article. We have carefully read their letter. We are grateful for the opportunity to offer some clarifications. (Source: American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics)
Source: American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics - February 1, 2013 Category: Dentistry Authors: Nathália B. Palomares, Roger Keller Celeste, Branca Heloisa de Oliveira, José Augusto M. Miguel Tags: Readers' Forum Source Type: research

It's worse than we thought!
The current AAO Consumer Awareness Program is targeting adults over the age of 30 years. It is hoped that this new initiative will make adult consumers more aware of the potential benefits of orthodontic treatment so that they will flock to our offices in increasing numbers. This will be wonderful. Or will it? Some of these adults might have underlying periodontal disease that could complicate the orthodontic treatment plan. Should orthodontists be concerned about the prevalence of adult periodontal disease in the United States? Unfortunately, researchers recently discovered that the prevalence of US adults affected by per...
Source: American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics - February 1, 2013 Category: Dentistry Authors: Vincent G. Kokich Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

An eye for a tooth
Conclusion: Systemic complications following dental treatments should not be neglected and proper medical treatment must be provided as soon as possible. (Source: Gerodontology)
Source: Gerodontology - February 5, 2013 Category: Dentistry Authors: Alexander Kiderman, Jawad A. A. Tair Source Type: research

Lingual perforation and post op pain: how would you handle this case?
I got a CBCT done and found that all the implants on left side had perforated the lingual cortical plate. (Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts)
Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts - February 5, 2013 Category: Dentistry Authors: osseonews Tags: Dental Implants Q&A Source Type: news

Validity of a visual scoring method for masticatory ability using test gummy jelly: methodological mistake
(Source: Gerodontology)
Source: Gerodontology - February 5, 2013 Category: Dentistry Authors: Siamak Sabour, Elahe V. Dastjerdi Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research

Bondbone (calcium sulfate alloplast) washing out: thoughts?
I tried socket preservation using calcium sulfate (Bondbone) after extraction of an upper lateral incisor root. The site was sutured but not closed completely. (Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts)
Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts - February 5, 2013 Category: Dentistry Authors: osseonews Tags: Dental Implants Q&A Source Type: news

Statistical treatment of the sample
With interest, we read the article entitled “How does orthodontic treatment affect young adults’ oral health-related quality of life?” by Palomares et al in the June 2012 issue of the AJO-DO. First, we would like to congratulate the authors on their work and for being the first in Brazil to investigate the effects of orthodontic treatment on the oral health-related quality of life of young adults who had completed treatment. However, we have 2 major concerns about this study. (Source: American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics)
Source: American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics - February 1, 2013 Category: Dentistry Authors: Lufei Wang, Yating Yi, Ding Bai Tags: Readers' Forum Source Type: research

How Do Diet and Body Mass Index Impact Dental Caries in Hispanic Elementary School Children?
(Source: Journal of Dental Hygiene)
Source: Journal of Dental Hygiene - February 22, 2013 Category: Dentistry Authors: Creske, MaryModeste, NaomiHopp, JoyceRajaram, SujathaCort, David Tags: Research Source Type: research

Information for Readers
(Source: American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics)
Source: American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics - February 1, 2013 Category: Dentistry Tags: Frontmatter Source Type: research

A novel biomechanical model assessing continuous orthodontic archwire activation
Conclusions: The birth-death technique proved to be a useful biomechanical simulation method for placement of a continuous archwire in orthodontic brackets. The ability to view the stress distribution with proper anatomy and appliances advances our understanding of orthodontic biomechanics. (Source: American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics)
Source: American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics - February 1, 2013 Category: Dentistry Authors: Christopher Canales, Matthew Larson, Dan Grauer, Rose Sheats, Clarke Stevens, Ching-Chang Ko Tags: Techno Bytes Source Type: research

Attitudes towards the use of mouth and face guards in Swedish ice hockey: part I. Materials and method
ConclusionsUsing a phenomenographic research method, more variations and different apprehensions could be revealed than what would be possible with a set of preprepared questions sent by post or used in individual interviews. (Source: Dental Traumatology)
Source: Dental Traumatology - February 4, 2013 Category: Dentistry Authors: Ulf Glendor, Anne Göransson Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Oral health behavior of drug addicts in withdrawal treatment
Conclusion: Poor OHB was found among the participants in drug withdrawal treatment. Preventive strategies on oral health should be planned and be integrated into other health promotion programs for addicts along with their withdrawal treatment taking into account special groups at higher risk. (Source: BMC Oral Health - Latest articles)
Source: BMC Oral Health - Latest articles - January 31, 2013 Category: Dentistry Authors: Hajar ShekarchizadehMohammad KhamiSimin MohebbiJorma Virtanen Source Type: research

Stimulating the discussion on saliva substitutes: a clinical perspective
This article discusses some of the most commonly available products used for the symptomatic relief and preventive management of xerostomia. Amongst the plethora of products available to the patient suffering from xerostomia, no single product or product range adequately reproduces the properties of natural saliva and therefore consideration of patients' concerns, needs and oral health state should be taken into account when formulating a home care regime. With Australia's ageing population and its heavier reliance on medications and treatments which may induce xerostomia, oral health professionals are likely to encounter ...
Source: Australian Dental Journal - January 30, 2013 Category: Dentistry Authors: F Dost, CS Farah Tags: Review Source Type: research

Long‐term tooth loss in periodontally compromised but treated patients according to the type of prosthodontic treatment. A retrospective study
Summary If prosthodontic treatment is considered after periodontal therapy, the questions arise i) does prosthodontic treatment affect the treatment outcome of the dentition in general and ii) which type of prosthesis is related to best treatment outcome of abutment teeth? Our goal was to compare long‐term tooth loss after comprehensive periodontal therapy in patients with or without prosthodontic treatment. Ninety patients' charts with a total of 1937 teeth who had received comprehensive periodontal treatment 5–17 years ago by the same periodontist were retrospectively evaluated. Sixty‐five patients received fixed ...
Source: Journal of Oral Rehabilitation - January 31, 2013 Category: Dentistry Authors: S. Müller, P. Eickholz, P. Reitmeir, T. Eger Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Relationship between body mass index percentile and skeletal maturation and dental development in orthodontic patients
Introduction: The rate of obesity in children and adolescents is a current public health concern. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between body mass index (BMI) percentile and skeletal and dental maturity in adolescent orthodontic patients.Methods: Orthodontic patients between 8 and 17 years of age were assessed with a retrospective chart review. Skeletal maturation was assessed by using the cervical vertebral method, dental age with the Demirjian assessment method, and weight status with the BMI percentile. Linear regression and logistic regression models were used to assess the effect of the BMI ...
Source: American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics - February 1, 2013 Category: Dentistry Authors: Kervin B. Mack, Ceib Phillips, Nina Jain, Lorne D. Koroluk Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research