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Revascularization of Immature Permanent Incisors after Severe Extrusive Luxation Injury

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.

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Posted in Clinical Reports on January 19, 2012

Clinical Reports

Revascularization of Immature Permanent Incisors after Severe Extrusive Luxation Injury

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
Posted in Clinical Reports on January 19, 2012

Passive Archwires for Intermaxillary Fixation in Surgical Cases: A Clinical Report

Passive Archwires for Intermaxillary Fixation in Surgical Cases: A Clinical Report
Creating a passive anchor unit using an archwire bonded to the teeth with composite resin can be relatively quick and easy and has many advantages over alternative methods, including patient comfort. Read more
Posted in Clinical Reports on December 22, 2011

Point of Care

Do Patients with Solid Organ Transplants or Breast Implants Require Antibiotic Prophylaxis before Dental Treatment?

Do Patients with Solid Organ Transplants or Breast Implants Require Antibiotic Prophylaxis before Dental Treatment?
Although opinions on this question differ, current evidence does not support the systematic use of antibiotic prophylaxis for these patients. Read more
Posted in Point of Care on January 12, 2012

Does ultrasonic dental equipment affect cardiovascular implantable electronic devices?

Does ultrasonic dental equipment affect cardiovascular implantable electronic devices?
Ultrasonic dental devices have been in use since the 1950s and are important in the armamentarium of oral health care providers.1 Ultrasonic scaling is as effective as hand instrumentation for the removal of calculus and is widely used. Read more
Posted in Point of Care on August 24, 2011

Diagnostic Challenge

Diagnostic Dilemma: The Enigma of an Oral Burning Sensation

Diagnostic Dilemma: The Enigma of an Oral Burning Sensation
Primary burning mouth syndrome has traditionally been considered a diagnosis of exclusion. The authors use a case report and retrospective case series to help practitioners understand and recognize this enigmatic condition. Read more
Posted in Diagnostic Challenge on December 09, 2011

Idiopathic Gingival Hyperplasia: Clinical Features and Differential Diagnosis

Idiopathic Gingival Hyperplasia: Clinical Features and Differential Diagnosis
A patient had gingival bleeding and gingival hyperplasia in association with markers of hypothyroidism. The definitive diagnosis, based on biopsy and histopathologic examination, led to hormonal therapy, without periodontal treatment. Read more
Posted in Diagnostic Challenge on November 14, 2011