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The Evolving Impact of Aging America on Dental Practice Kenneth Shay, DDS, MS The author makes five interesting predictions for the impact of the growing elderly population on dental practice based on data and projections from earlier articles. |
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Fixed Prosthetics with a Connective Tissue and Alloplastic Bone Graft Ridge Augmentation: A Case Report Lawrence G. Breault, DMD, MS; Sung Y. Lee, DDS; Nicole E. Mitchell, DMD This case report describes how the augmentation of the partially edentulous ridge can significantly improve a final prosthodontic rehabilitation through the use of a combination of subepithelial connective tissue grafts with alloplastic bone graft material. |
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Labial Veneers in the Management of Desquamative Gingivitis: Report of a Case Rampalli Viswa Chandra, BDS; Pratibha Pandurang, MDS; Khandige Mahalinga Bhat, BSc, MDS This case report presents an account of a 24-year old male with desquamative gingivitis of 3 years duration that is treated with topical corticosteroid therapy using custom-made acrylic veneers as a vehicle for delivering medication and as the way to improve aesthetics. |
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Treatment of Xerostomia in Prosthetic Patients Using Local Acupuncture Points on the Face Wendy C. Wang, BDS, MSc, MClinDent, FRACDS; Siriporn Vachiramon, DDS, MSc, MMedSci; Amornpong Vachiramon, DDS, DBA, MSc(OMS), MSc(Ortho), MFDSRCPS(Glasg), MOSRCS(Ed), FDSRCS(Eng); Tharin Vachiramon, DDS, MPH Acupuncture is gaining popularity in mainstream dentistry to treat various conditions. This paper aims to present acupuncture techniques to treat prosthetic patients with xerostomia using local acupuncture points on the face. |
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Multiple Dentoalveolar Traumatic Lesions: Report of a Case and Proposition of Dental Polytrauma as a New Term Wilson Denis Martins, DDS, PhD; Fernando Henrique Westphalen, DDS, PhD; Vania Portela Ditzel Westphalen, DDS, PhD; Paulo Henrique Couto Souza, DDS, PhD Traumatic injuries to permanent teeth are common and dramatic episodes can occur during childhood. This is a report of severe trauma to the orofacial complex of an 8-year old girl that resulted in multiple injuries. The use of the term “dental polytrauma” is advocated in this case presentation. |
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An Unusual Foreign Body (Suturing Needle) in the Tonsillar Region Kaan Gūndūz, DDS; Peruze Çelenk, DDS, PhD; Saadettin Kayipmaz, DDS This case report describes a foreign body (surgical needle) left in the tonsillar area following surgery. |
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Wireless Networking for the Dental Office: Current Wireless Standards and Security Protocols Muralidhar Mupparapu, DMD, MDS; Sarika Arora This article deals with the existing standards and choices in wireless technologies that are available for implementation within a contemporary dental office. The network security protocols that protect the patient data and boost the efficiency of modern day dental clinics are enumerated. |
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AAOMP Case Challenge: A Nodular Lesion of the Tongue Robert D. Kelsch, DMD A 45-year old man presented with a 6 month history of a periodically painful and persistent nodule of the right tongue. He reported a history of occasional trauma to the affected site. See if you can make the diagnosis. |
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Continuing Education: Innovation in Tooth Whitening: The Science Behind the Smile Part 2 – Innovations in Bleaching Strips and Clinical Evidence
This continuing education course is intended for the general dentist, hygienist, and dental assistant. This is part two of a three-part continuing education program based on a presentation by Dr. Robert Gerlach at the South Florida District Dental Association 2004 Miami Winter Meeting. This course reviews innovations in hydrogen peroxide whitening strips and research supporting their safety and efficacy. |