Inferior alveolar nerve damage following removal of mandibular third molar teeth. A prospective study using panoramic radiography
Permanent alteration of sensation in the lip after the removal of mandibular third molar teeth is an unusual but important complication. Studies have been performed to assess the risk of nerve damage but most of these have been retrospective and poorly controlled. This prospective trial predicted the outcome of altered sensation prior to surgery based on assessment of a panoramic radiograph and correlated this with the result postoperatively in the consecutive removal of 479 third molar teeth.
| AC Smith
SE Barry
AY Chiong
D Hadzakis
S-L Kha
SC Mok
DL Sable |
Incidence of inflammation in completely impacted lower third molars
The influence of ageing and the contact of the adjacent tooth on purulent inflammation associated with the completely impacted lower third molar was assessed in 26 patients with clinical symptoms of infection out of 800 patients who had roentgenographically- confirmed completely impacted lower third molars.
| M Yamaoka
A Tambo
K Furusawa |
Supernumerary teeth: A review of the literature and four case reports
A review of the literature relating to supernumerary teeth is presented along with four case reports to illustrate some possible presentations, diagnostic features, and treatment options.
| MA Scheiner
WJ Sampson |
Serious complications of endodontic infections: Some cautionary tales
While endodontic (dentoalveolar) abscesses can cause significant morbidity, in susceptible individuals they can pose life-threatening problems. This paper provides an overview of the more serious sequelae of endodontic abscesses, and provides examples of ‘high risk’ situations in practice in which these serious complications are more likely to occur.
| LJ Walsh |
Safety issues related to the use of silver fluoride in paediatric dentistry
Due to its exceedingly high fluoride content, 40% silver fluoride solution has the potential to cause fluorosis when used in young children. In vitro testing conducted in the present investigation indicates that application of 40% silver fluoride to deep carious lesions or its use as a ‘spot’ application agent could result in 3 to 4 mg of fluoride reaching the systemic circulation.
| T Gotjamanos |
Periodontal and prosthetic therapy in severely advanced periodontitis by the use of the crown sleeve coping telescope denture. A longitudinal case report
The crown and sleeve-coping (CSC) telescope denture is a removable prosthesis that is supported by both selectively retained teeth and the residual ridge or mucosa. Limited information regarding longitudinal studies of the CSC telescope denture has been reported as to the response of the abutments and their surrounding periodontal tissues to this type of design. The authors have documented a longitudinal ten-year follow-up of a case which was considered ‘hopeless’ for oral rehabilitation because of advanced periodontitis. The CSC telescope denture used in this case resulted in a significant improvement to the remaining dentition. The beneficial results of this form of treatment can be considered for a wide variety of clinical applications for the severely advanced periodontitis case.
| G-L Hou
C-C Tsai
AS Weisgold |
Familial tarda type osteogenesis imperfecta with dentinogenesis imperfecta Type I. Case report
This paper presents a case of dentinogenesis imperfecta Type I occurring in a patient with familial tarda type osteogenesis imperfecta. The investigation and management of this patient is described.
| C Ogunsalu
B Hanchard |
Distribution of coronal and root caries experience among persons aged 60+ in South Australia
This report provides epidemiological data describing caries experience among the population of non-institutionalized older adults in Adelaide and Mt Gambier.
| GD Slade
AJ Spencer |
Coronal displacement of cementum: Correlation between age and coronal movement of cementum in impacted teeth
This study was conducted on 48 impacted and 51 erupted maxillary permanent canine teeth extracted from healthy patients aged 13-73 years.
| O Bocutoglu
B Yakan |
An improved mouthguard material
A modified mouthguard material which reduces transmitted forces is described.
| B Westerman
PM Stringfellow
JA Eccleston |
The effects of die-spacing on post-cementation crown elevation and retention
This paper reviews the relevant dental literature concerning the effect of die-spacing on crown elevation and pre- and post-cementation crown retention. Techniques of providing die-spacing and measurement of the thickness of die-spacer are discussed. A review of the role of the provision of a cement space in reducing post-cementation crown elevation is presented. Factors which may affect crown retention prior to and following cementation are also reviewed. The influence of variables in techniques and experimental design on the results of the studies reviewed is discussed.
| SM Carter
PR Wilson |
Infection control and contaminated waste disposal practices in Southern Sydney Area Health Service Dental Clinics
The sterilization and contaminated waste disposal practices in all 14 dental clinics operated by the Southern Sydney Area Health Service were surveyed.
| S Cannata
M Beck
P Baker
M Fett |
Trends in postgraduate education in general dentistry
The explosion of knowledge coupled with a more diversified society have led to a new set of demands on dentists. For more than 20 years, dental educators and the profession have been concerned about the pressure on the university to ensure that every new graduate is fully competent to enter a dental practice independently and successfully. This paper reviews some of the innovations which are being employed to attempt to deal with these concerns. There is no one formula that can answer these concerns. Postgraduate training in general dentistry is becoming more widespread and may need further investigation. The main focus of this paper is on trends in formal advanced postgraduate training in general dentistry.
| P Kittipibul
K Godfrey |