Australian Dental Journal

March 2004 - Volume 49 Number 1

REVIEW

The human lateral pterygoid muscle: A review of some experimental aspects and possible clinical relevance The clinical notion that some disturbance to the activity of the lateral pterygoid muscle plays a role in the aetiology of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) is still widely accepted and influences management strategies. However, there is no rigorous scientific evidence to support this clinical notion and the role of the lateral pterygoid muscle in normal function is still controversial.

GM Murray I Phanachet S Uchida T Whittle

SCIENTIFIC ARTICLES

The diagnosis and surgical management of major salivary gland pathology Major salivary gland pathology is an uncommon but important finding which may initially present to general dental and medical practitioners. The consequences of misdiagnosis are important, as acute obstruction and neoplasia are the main pathological lesions diagnosed. The purpose of this study was to analyze a consecutive series of major gland pathologies treated surgically to determine diagnostic and treatment problems.	B Lawler A Pierce PJ Sambrook RHB Jones AN Goss
Minor salivary gland carcinoma involving the oral cavity or oropharynx Minor salivary gland carcinomas are uncommon but most often occur in the oral cavity, particularly the hard palate. Dental examination may provide an opportunity for early detection.	DM Hyam MJ Veness GJ Morgan
A cleaning protocol for rotary nickel-titanium endodontic instruments The cleaning of endodontic and all dental instruments prior to sterilization is a prerequisite for their processing for re-use. This study aimed to develop a clinically practical cleaning protocol for rotary nickel-titanium (NiTi) endodontic files prior to sterilization.	P Parashos P Linsuwanont HH Messer
Treatment delays in paediatric dento-alveolar trauma at a tertiary referral hospital Paediatric dento-alveolar trauma is a common event. Delays in treatment can have adverse effects on long term outcomes and the aim of this study was to quantify the treatment delays in paediatric dento-alveolar trauma in a tertiary referral hospital.	MD Batstone C Waters SAT Porter FNT Monsour
Assessing restored teeth with pulp and periapical diseases for the presence of cracks, caries and marginal breakdown To determine whether clinical examinations and periapical radiographs provide sufficient information to assess the cause of pulp and periapical diseases, the status of teeth when restored and their further treatment needs. Other aims were to determine whether restorations should be removed prior to commencing endodontic treatment, and whether the type and longevity of restorations were related to the presence of disease.	PV Abbott

CASE REPORT

Non-surgical approach to advanced chronic periodontitis: A 17.5-year case report This 17.5-year longitudinal case report details the treatment of advanced chronic periodontitis in a female patient commencing at 34 years of age.

M Kawamura S Sadamori M Okada H Sasahara T Hamada