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This paper presents an
evaluation of optimal pontic and retainer fiber positions for
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Survey of Dental
Prophylaxes Rendered by Pediatric Dentists in New England
S.M. Hashim Nainar, BDS, MDSc; Deborah A. Redford-Badwal, DDS, PhD
This study reports the results of an anonymous postal survey used
to assess the provision of the dental prophylaxis by pediatric
dentists in New England.
The Comparison of Various Oral
Hygiene Strategies in Neuromuscularly Disabled Individuals
Fatma Yeşim Bozkurt, DDS, PhD; Ŏzlem Fentoğlu, PhD; Zuhal Yetkin,
DDS, PhD
This study aims to investigate the effect of various oral hygiene
strategies on the symptoms of inflammation in neuromuscularly
disabled patients and to define the optimum hygiene strategy.
Flowable Composites as “Filled
Adhesives:” A Microleakage Study
Luis Guilherme Sensi, DDS, MS; Fabiano Carlos Marson, DDS, MS;
Sylvio Monteiro, Jr., DDS, MS, MSD, PhD; Luiz Narciso Baratieri,
DDS, MS, PhD; Mauro Amaral Caldeira de Andrada, DDS, MS, PhD
The purpose of this in vitro study was to investigate the
microleakage at dentin margins of a flowable resin composite
associated with an adhesive, either light cured separately or
co-cured, in class V cavities.
Surface Hardness Properties
of Resin-Modified Glass Ionomer Cements and Polyacid-Modified
Composite Resins
Yusuf Ziya Bayindir, DDS, PhD; Mehmet Yildiz, DDS, PhD
The hardness of two polyacid-modified composite resins, one
resin-modified glass ionomer cement and one composite resin, as well
as the effect of water storage on hardness were evaluated in this
study.
An In Vivo Evaluation of
the Diagnostic Quality Ultra-Speed Versus Insight
Intraoral Dental Film
Thomas Schiff, DMD; Brandy Egan Solomon, DDS
This study was designed to compare the in vivo imaging
characteristics of InSight and Ultra-Speed film.
Since the introduction of the faster InSight film, many
dentists have continued to use D-Speed products, due in part to the
persistent belief that faster films require degradation in image
quality. This article is one of two in this issue that seeks to
address this issue.
Evaluation of the Diagnostic
Advantage of Intraoral D and E Film for Detecting Interproximal
Caries
Fatemeh Ezoddini Ardakani, DDS, MS; Abdolrahim Davari, DMD, MS;
Daryoush Goodarzi Pour, DDS, MS; Koorosh Goodarzi Pour, DDS; Hossein
Fallahzadeh, PhD
This article compares the diagnostic quality of Type E with Type
D radiographic film when used to diagnose proximal caries.
The pH Changes of Four Different
Root Canal Sealers After Mixing at Various Time Intervals in
vitro
Mehmet Sinan Evcil, DDS, PhD; Meltem Çolak, DDS, PhD
This in vitro study compares the surface pH level of four
different type sealers after mixing at various time intervals.
Nickel and Cobalt
Hypersensitivity Reaction Before and After Orthodontic Therapy in
Children
Aynur Medine Şahin Sağlam, DDS, PhD; Vahide Baysal, MD; A. Murat
Ceylan, MD
Nickel and cobalt are major components of alloys used in
orthodontics. The objective of this cross-sectional study was to
determine the prevalence of a nickel hypersensitivity reaction
before and after orthodontic treatment with conventional stainless
steel brackets and wires.
Qualitative and
Quantitative Analysis of Bacterial Aerosols
Adnan Al Maghlouth, BDS; Yousef Al Yousef, BDS; Nasir Al Bagieh, BS,
MSD, PhD
This study qualitatively and quantitatively investigated the
bacterial aerosols before, during, and after clinical work sessions
in different areas within a multichair dental clinic.
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.
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.
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.
Treatment of Xerostomia in
Prosthetic Patients Using Local Acupuncture Points on the Face
Wendy C. Wang, BDS, MSc, MClinDent; Siriporn Vachiramon, DDS, MSc;
Amornpong Vachiramon, DDS, DBA, MSc(OMS), MSc(Ortho); 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Continuing Education:
Innovation in Tooth Whitening: The Science Behind the Smile
Part 2 – Innovations in Bleaching Strips and Clinical Evidence
Robert W. Gerlach, DDS, MPH
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.
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