Articles tagged "injury"
Loss of Sight Caused by Calcium Hydroxide Paste Accidentally Splashed into the Eye during Endodontic Treatment: Case Report
This case report of a dentist who lost vision in one eye after accidentally splashing endodontic calcium hydroxide into it emphasizes the importance of taking particular care with this treatment. Read more
Recall of Spinbrush Rechargeable Toothbrushes
Health Canada is advising the public that Church & Dwight Canada has initiated a voluntary recall of its “Spinbrush Pro Clean SONIC Rechargeable Toothbrushes&rdquo. Read more
Resin-Bonded Cantilever and Twist-Flex Wire for Maxillary Incisor Lost due to Trauma
A simple cantilevered pontic is described as a short-term option in cases where only one adjacent tooth can serve as an abutment. Read more
Advisory on Arm & Hammer Spinbrush Powered Toothbrushes
Health Canada is advising the public about new safety information for the battery-powered Arm & Hammer Spinbrush series of toothbrushes, following reports of adverse events associated with these products in the United States. Read more
Revascularization of Immature Permanent Incisors after Severe Extrusive Luxation Injury
Revascularization is an emerging endodontic treatment that allows continuation of root development and tissue regeneration in immature necrotic teeth. Read more
Complicated Subgingivally Fractured Central and Lateral Incisors: Case Report
Recent advances in dental adhesives allow reattachment of fragments in subgingivally fractured teeth. However, success will depend on the skill of the clinician and care by the patient. Read more
Burns from Rotary Handpieces
A case presentation about a patient receiving a burn from a dental rotary handpiece was included in Health Canada’s Canadian Adverse Reaction Newsletter in October. Read more
Disclosure of Unanticipated Outcomes: A Toolkit for Dentists
An excerpt from “Disclosure of Unanticipated Outcomes: A Toolkit for Dentists” appears in the print edition of JCDA 2011. Read more
Management of a Broken Needle in the Pterygomandibular Space Following a Vazirani-Akinosi Block: Case Report
Needle breakage, while rare, can lead to complications that result in serious morbidity. Steps can be taken to avoid this complication. Read more
Decompression of Inferior Alveolar Nerve: Case Report
Paresthesia resulting from mechanical trauma may cause sensory disturbances of the inferior alveolar nerve. In the case reported here, the underlying iatrogenic cause of intermittent paresthesia was revealed by routine periapical radiography. Read more
Exploring Scarless Healing of Oral Soft Tissues
Research on healing of wounds in oral mucosa and skin is shedding light on the mechanism of scar formation at the cellular and molecular levels and may lead to therapies to prevent scarring. Read more
Orofacial Injuries Due to Trauma Following Motor Vehicle Collisions: Part 2. Temporomandibular Disorders
Following an earlier article on dental injuries resulting from collisions, this paper provides a thorough discussion of collision-related temporomandibular disorders, including problems with diagnosis, relation to whiplash, treatment and prognosis. Read more
Orofacial Injuries Due to Trauma Following Motor Vehicle Collisions: Part 1. Traumatic Dental Injuries
This paper describes the various types of dental injuries that may result from motor vehicle collisions. Diagnosis, treatment and the need for follow up are discussed in detail. Read more
Endodontics-Related Paresthesia of the Mental and Inferior Alveolar Nerves: An Updated Review
Paresthesia, a prickly sensation or numbness caused by neural injury, can result from a dental procedure, as several important nerves of the mandible are very close to the root apices, especially that of the third molar. Read more
Developmental Disturbance of an Unerupted Permanent Incisor Due to Trauma to Its Predecessor
Intrusive injury to a primary tooth in young children often affects the underlying germ of the permanent tooth. This case study illustrates that careful and regular monitoring following treatment of such injuries can allow early detection and treatment of malformation in the permanent dentition. Read more
