The aim of this comprehensive review is to present an update to a 2003 review of drug-induced oral reactions. All drugs that may cause adverse effects in the mouth and related structures are reviewed.
The aim of this cross-sectional study was to register caries trends in relation to some risk factors such as oral hygiene, salivary level of streptococcus mutans, lactobacilli, yeast, salivary flow rate, buffering capacity, pH, and fluoride level among different age groups of a Saudi population. The study also aimed at determining which of the salivary factors correlate significantly to caries.
Radiation-induced mucositis is an early effect of head and neck radiotherapy. Mucositis can cause ulcers, and patients may experience pain and dysphasia requiring treatment. This study evaluates the effect of pure natural honey on radiation induced mucositis.
This retrospective study assesses the treatment outcome of arthroscopy and open-joint surgery in the management of internal derangement of the temporomandibular joint.
The purpose of this study was to assess the dental age in Saudi children aged 8.5 to 17 years using the Demirjian method.
Brazil
Saliva Composition and Functions: A Comprehensive Review
Patricia Del Vigna de Almeida, DDS, MSc; Ana Maria Trindade Grégio, Pharm, PhD; Maria Ângela Naval Machado, DDS, PhD; Antônio Adilson Soares de Lima, DDS, PhD; Luciana Reis Azevedo, DDS, PhD
This is a comprehensive literature review of the composition and functions of saliva as well as a description of the factors that influence salivary flow and its biochemical composition.
The purpose of this review is to explore how to increase utilization of dental sealants to reach the national 50% sealant objective as stated in the Healthy People 2010 document.
This article presents a review of over-the-counter treatment strategies used for aphthous ulcerations and to provide results from the use of an herbal extract containing glycyrrhiza.
This case report presents the evaluation of the bone-to-implant contact in an implant retrieved from a subject with osteoporosis after six years of load.
This report presents a clinical case of extensive alveolar resorption in the mental region of the mandible of a complete denture wearer for which capsaicin was used for alleviation and remission of post-traumatic painful peripheral neuropathy.
This case report describes an infection of the tongue as a manifestation of a Trichosporon asahii infection, its association with bronchial asthma and steroid administration, and presents a review of the literature pertaining to its antifungal susceptibility profile.
The purpose of this report is to present a case of surgical and prosthetic treatment of a woman with inflammatory fibrous hyperplasia and her evaluation during a six month period.
A 72-year-old male presented with a raised lesion in the area of the maxillary right tuberosity. The patient had become aware of the lesion only recently when his upper complete denture would not seat properly. See if you can make the diagnosis.
The primary learning objectives for this course are to: 1) increase your
knowledge of evidence-based concepts, principles and skills, and 2)
specifically how to formulate a good clinical question in order to find
relevant evidence to answer that question.
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