Public perception of cross-infection control in dentistry
Since the advent of HIV/AIDS at the beginning of the 1980s, concern has generated considerable impetus for change in cross-infection control procedures in dentistry. This process has been hastened partly by media coverage which, in tending to favour sensation over rational discourse, has played a not inconsiderable role in shaping public understanding and expectations. This study aimed to investigate public perceptions of cross-infection control in dentistry in Australia using a postal followup to the 1995 National Dental Telephone Interview Survey.
| WM Thomson
JF Stewart
KD Carter
AJ Spencer |
Lower lip paraesthesia following restoration of a second premolar tooth. Case report
A forty year old female patient developed paraesthesia of the right side of her lower lip following the placement of an extensive pinretained amalgam restoration in her lower right second premolar tooth.
| PV Abbott |
The current status of low level laser therapy in dentistry. Part 2. Hard tissue applications
While most applications of low level laser therapy (LLLT) in dentistry are directed toward soft tissues, in recent years there has been increasing interest in tooth-related or hard tissue applications of LLLT. This report provides an overview of applications of LLLT in the treatment of dentine hypersensitivity and pain arising from the periodontal ligament, and describes the phenomenon of lethal laser photosensitization and its applications in the treatment of dental caries. Technical aspects of LLLT equipment and safety concerns are also discussed.
| LJ Walsh |
Trans-antral temporalis transfer for the repair of adult cleft palates
Temporalis muscle transfer is a versatile technique frequently used for reconstructive procedures in the maxillofacial region. However the thickness of the pedicle may interfere with masticatory function when used anteriorly in the oral cavity. To repair full-length mid-palatal defects in fully dentate patients the flap can be passed through the maxillary sinus and combined with local repair of the soft palate, thus avoiding any occlusal trauma from the posterior teeth.
| JF Arvier
MR Molla
B Fitzpatrick
SM Iqbal Shaheed
K Lanza |
Adenomatoid odontogenic tumour (adenoameloblastoma). Case report and review of the literature
An adenomatoid tumour was found in the anterior maxillary region of a 15 year old female patient. Two impacted teeth were found in the tumour. The lateral incisor found in the tumour was dilacerated, and the roots of the first premolar were resorbed. A review of the English literature indicated that 294 similar cases have been reported.
| E Dayi
G Gurbuz
OM Bilge
MA Ciftcioglu |
Cysticercosis in labial tissue. Case report
Cysticercosis is a condition in which a human acts as the intermediate host of Taenia solium, a pork tapeworm. The larvae infestation sites frequently include cerebral tissue, ocular organs, and muscles. The present case report describes a rare incidence of cysticercosis in the oral region.
| P Pinswasdi
J Charoensiri |
Enamel demineralization during orthodontic treatment. Aetiology and prevention
The aetiology of enamel demineralization during fixed orthodontic treatment and its sequelae are discussed. A summary is given of the various methods available to assess the risk of demineralization prior to active treatment.
| HS Chang
LJ Walsh
TJ Freer |
The analgesic efficacy of ibuprofen in periodontal surgery: A multicentre study
The efficacy of a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent, ibuprofen, was evaluated in pain control following periodontal surgery. This type of agent acts peripherally by inhibiting the release of prostaglandins and minimizing the local inflammatory response. Thus there may be an advantage in pre-treatment administration of the drug so as to delay or even prevent postoperative pain.
| B Pearlman
S Boyatzis
C Daly
R Evans
J Gouvoussis
J Highfield
S Kitchings
V Liew
S Parsons
P Serb
P Tseng
C Wallis |
Tissue radiation dosages using the RVG-S with and without niobium filtration
Tissue doses for a modified Rando head-and-neck phantom were measured for imaging with speed group E film with standardized aluminium filtration and the RVG-S both with and without added niobium filtration.
| WC Scarfe
AG Farman
JW Brand
MS Kelly |
Growth inhibition of oral bacteria related to denture stomatitis by anti-candidal chalcones
In the antimicrobial therapy of denture stomatitis, it is desirable to inhibit the growth of not only the primary causative organism, Candida albicans, but also other oral bacteria closely associated with the condition. Three synthetic anti-candidal chalcones were characterized and compared for their additional activity in inhibiting these causative bacteria.
| M Sato
H Tsuchiya
M Akagiri
N Takagi
M Iinuma |