Revascularization is an emerging endodontic treatment that allows continuation of root development and tissue regeneration in immature necrotic teeth.
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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.
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Burning mouth syndrome is often characterized by delays in diagnosis and initiation of management. This article highlights causes of delay in a retrospective series of cases and describes current approaches to managing this enigmatic condition.
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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.
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This clinical report describes application of porcelain laminates and sectional veneers by a minimally invasive method, including a step-by-step protocol for cementation of these delicate restorations.
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In this case report, the authors provide guidance on the timing of implant placement at a previously infected site.
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The authors describe the successful use of mineral trioxide aggregate to halt inflammatory root resorption in an 11 year old, highlighting the characteristics that make it a good choice in such cases.
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Osteomyelitis is a relatively rare complication of dental extractions that can mimic multiple benign and malignant processes, making it difficult to recognize in otherwise healthy young patients. This case describes treatment options and ultimate resection of the affected portion of the patient’s mandible.
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Achieving an ideal fit in a distal extension RPD may be impossible. However, a quick test at the time of delivery will allow the dentist to determine the need for a direct, chairside hard reline, using the techniques described here.
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Although full-coverage metal–ceramic FDPs may be the standard for tooth replacement, inlay-retained all-ceramic FDPs offer many advantages, including less tissue loss.
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This case report describes conservative treatment of a large maxillary cyst. The treatment involved marsupialization and decompression, followed by surgical endodontic therapy of the affected teeth and cystectomy.
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Needle breakage, while rare, can lead to complications that result in serious morbidity. Steps can be taken to avoid this complication.
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Creating a safe, relaxed and inviting environment at the dental office is essential to instilling a positive dental attitude in the child patient. This audiovisual presentation offers non-pharmacological advice and techniques to help make a child’s dental treatment an enjoyable experience.
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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.
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A rare osseous inter-radicular cyst in the mandibular premolar area was identified histologically as an odontogenic keratocyst. Guided tissue regeneration using a bone allograft, after total surgical removal with debridement and decortication, resulted in a successful outcome.
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This audiovisual case report guides dentists through an orthodontic alignment and extrusion of a periodontally involved lateral incisor in preparation for replacement with an implant.
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Orthodontics can be used in managing delayed eruption of a permanent tooth. The tooth can be guided into occlusion during the mixed dentition stage, rather than waiting until the permanent dentition stage.
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Actinomycosis caused a persistent periapical lesion in a 24-year-old woman who had undergone root canal therapy. Clinical and histologic features of the condition are discussed in this case report.
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The biomimetic characteristics of porcelain veneers make them useful for managing esthetic problems and minimizing dental tissue reduction. This detailed description illustrates these advantages in the restoration of a single discoloured tooth.
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The visibly abnormal shape of a tooth or a significant delay in eruption compared with the contralateral tooth should alert the dentist to the possibility of dens invaginatus. In unerupted teeth, the defect may not be noticed until infection occurs. If not diagnosed and treated quickly, cellulitis of the head and neck region can lead to severe systemic complications.
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