This article compares the plaque removal efficacy of a prototype manual “Deep Clean” toothbrush versus an ADA manual toothbrush and the ADA manual toothbrush in conjunction with floss.

Influence of Zinc-Oxide Eugenol, Formocresol, and Ferric Sulfate on Bond Strength of Dentin Adhesives to Primary Teeth
Fouad Saad Salama, BDS, MS

This in vitro study evaluated the influence of a temporary filling and two pulpotomy agents on the shear bond strength of two dentin adhesives to the dentin of primary molars.

Pressure Pain Threshold of the Lateral Pterygoid Muscles in TMD Patients and Controls
Youssef S. Abou-Atme, DDS, MS; Marcello Melis, DMD, Rpharm; Khalid H. Zawawi, BDS, DSc

The aim of this research was to detect pressure pain threshold differences on intra-oral palpation of the lateral pterygoid muscle between subjects diagnosed with temporomandibular disorders and controls.

A Survey of Localized Lesions of Oral Tissues: A Clinicopathological Study
Anwar Bataineh, BDS, MScD, MDSc, CSOS; Ziad Nawaf AL-Dwairi, BDS, PhD

This study establishes the relative prevalence of the different histopathological aspects of biopsied localized soft tissue oral lesions in a university-based dental school biopsy service.

Rehabilitative Management Offered Nigerian Localized and Generalized Aggressive Periodontitis Patients
Oyekunle Oluwole Dosumu, BDS, FMCDS, FWACS; Elizabeth Bosede Dosumu, BDS, FMCDS; Modupeola Olayinka Arowojolu, BDS, FWACS; Sunday Samson Babalola, PhD

This paper highlights the typical clinical features of aggressive periodontitis, the attending psychological effect following tooth loss, and the rehabilitative management offered which included periodontal therapy, psychotherapy, and prosthetic replacement of the missing teeth.

Microbial Leakage of Cavit, IRM, and Temp Bond in Post-prepared Root Canals Using Two Methods of Gutta-percha Removal:  An In Vitro Study
Hanan Balto, BDS, MSc; Saad Al-Nazhan, BDS, MSD; Khulood Al-Mansour, BDS; Moneera Al-Otaibi, BDS; Yunus Siddiqu

This study evaluates the integrity of the coronal seal of Temp-Bond and compares it to Cavit and IRM after post space preparation.  The affect of two methods of gutta percha removal on the apical seal of root canal fillings was also evaluated.

Fracture Resistance of Premolar Teeth Restored with Different Filling Techniques
Fabiana Mantovani Gomes França, DDS, MS, PhD; Claudia Cia Worschech, DDS, MS, PhD; Luis Alexandre Maffei Sartini Paulillo, DDS, MS, PhD; Luis Roberto Marcondes Martins, DDS, MS, PhD; José Roberto Lovadino, DDS, MS, PhD

This investigation examines the fracture resistance of premolars restored with large mesiocclusodistal composite resins using different filling techniques and subjected to an occlusal load.

Lifestyle and Psychosocial Factors Associated with Tooth Loss in Mexican Adolescents and Young Adults
Juan Fernando Casanova-Rosado, DDS, MSc; Carlo Eduardo Medina-Solís, DDS, DEI, MSc; Ana Alicia Vallejos-Sánchez, DDS, MSc; Alejandro José Casanova-Rosado, DDS, MSc; Gerardo Maupomé, DDS, MSc, DDPH RCS(E), PhD; Leticia Avila-Burgos, MD, MSc, PhD

The prevalence of tooth loss in persons living in community dwellings and the association between tooth loss experience and the psychosocial factors of lifestyle, stress, and anxiety are presented in this article.

Hyperlipidemia in Patients with Periodontitis
Amir Moeintaghavi, DDS, MSc; A. Haerian-Ardakani, DDS, PhD; Mohammadreza Talebi-Ardakani, DDS, MS; I. Tabatabaie, DDS

The aim of this study was to evaluate the association between hyperlipidemia and periodontitis.

Antibacterial Activity of Aqueous Extracts of Selected Chewing Sticks
Kizito Chioma Ndukwe, BSc, BCHD, FMCDS (Nig); Iruka N. Okeke, BPharm, MSc, PhD; Adebayo Lamikanra, BPharm, PhD; Simeon K. Adesina, BPharm, PhD; Oliadipo Aboderin, MBChB, Msc, FMCPath

This purpose of this study was to determine the antibacterial activity in extracts obtained from seventeen Nigerian chewing sticks with the potential that the extracts of these plants may serve as sources for chemotherapeutic agents for the management of orofacial infections.

The Economics of Pit and Fissure Sealants in Preventive Dentistry: A Review
Dinah H. Kitchens, DMD, MSPH

This article provides a review of the literature regarding the cost-effectiveness of pit and fissure sealants as a preventive strategy in preventive dentistry.

Ectopic Eruption of a Maxillary Third Molar Tooth in the Maxillary Sinus: A Case Report
M. Cemil Büyükkurt, DDS, PhD; Sinan Tozoglu, DDS, PhD; M. Hamdi Aras; Ümit Yolcu

Ectopic eruption of teeth into regions other than the oral cavity is rare. This article presents a case of an ectopic maxillary third molar tooth that caused chronic sinusitis in the maxillary sinus.

Benign Lymphoid Hyperplasia of the Tongue Masquerading as Carcinoma:  Case Report and Literature Review
Sunitha Carnelio, MDS; Gabriel Rodrigues, MS, DNB

Lymphoid hyperplasia of the tongue is a very rare benign lymphoproliferative lesion that clinically and histopathologically closely resembles carcinoma and lymphoma. A case of benign lymphoid hyperplasia (BLH) of the tongue is reported. Their distinction from carcinoma and lymphoma is also discussed.

Prosthetic Rehabilitation of a Child Affected from Anhydrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia: A Case Report
Lorenzo Lo Muzio, MD, PhD; Paolo Bucci, MS, DDS; Francesco Carile, DDS; Francesco Riccitiello, MS, DDS; Claudio Scotti, MS, DDS; Erminia Coccia, DDS; Giorgio Rappelli, DDS

This clinical report describes the management of a young patient, affected by ectodermal dysplasia, during a nine-year period.

Submandibular Gland Sialolith in a Renal Transplant Recipient:  A Case Report
Lívia Prates Soares, DDS; Lêonilson Gaião de Melo, DDS; Daniel Humberto Pozza, DDS; Antônio L. B. Pinheiro, DDS, PhD; Marília Gerhardt de Oliveira, DDS, PhD

A case of sialolith in the submandibular gland of a 58-year old woman, with a medical history of renal failure end kidney transplant, is reported.

Fracture of the Alveolar Process in a 2-year-old Child:  A Report of an Unconventional Immobilization
Wilson Denis Martins, DDS, PhD, OMFS; Daniela Martins Fávaro, DDS

This is a report of a reduction of a fracture in the maxillary anterior segment of the alveolar process of a two-year old child under general anesthesia using only 2-0 chromic gut suture material to immobilize the segment.

Anterior Esthetic Gingival Depigmentation and Crown Lengthening:  Report of a Case
T. Roshna, BDS; K. Nandakumar, MDS

This case report describes the steps involved in periodontal plastic surgery to remove gingival pigmentation along with a crown lengthening procedure to improve anterior esthetics.

Immediate Loading of Two Single Tooth Implants in the Maxilla: Preliminary Results After One Year
Emilio Nuzzolese, DDS

This clinical report describes the traumatic avulsion of the left maxillary central and lateral incisors with minimal tissue trauma, followed by placement of provisional restorations of two root-form implants in a 14-year old female patient.

Tobacco Cessation for the Dental Team:  A Practical Guide Part I:  Background & Overview
Joan M. Davis RDH, MS

In this, the first of a two-part article, dental professionals are provided the foundation knowledge necessary to include effective tobacco cessation programs as a part of normal patient care.

AAOMP CASE CHALLENGE: Painful Oral Ulcers
Angela C. Chi, DMD; Brad W. Neville, DDS

This 33-year old Caucasian female presents complaining of a history of recurrent oral ulcers since childhood. In the past these ulcers typically lasted approximately 7-10 days and recurred every few months. See if you can make the diagnosis.