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Australian Dental Journal
September 2001 - Volume 46 Number 3REVIEWSObstructive sleep apnoea - A review of the orofacial implications
Obstructive sleep apnoea is a complex multifactorial condition produced by a combination of anatomical and physiological factors. There is a significant associated mortality and morbidity to obstructive sleep apnoea.
| D Sherring
N Vowles
R Antic
S Krishnan
AN Goss | Oral hygiene measures and promotion: Review and considerations
Current mechanical and chemotherapeutic approaches to oral hygiene aim to modify the oral microflora to promote healthy periodontal and dental tissues. Current oral hygiene measures, appropriately used and in conjunction with regular professional care, are capable of virtually preventing caries and most periodontal disease and maintaining oral health.
| A Choo
DM Delac
L Brearley Messer | Dental complications of head and neck radiotherapy: Part 2
Radiotherapy for head and neck tumours is a viable treatment modality. However, a wide range of potentially debilitating dental complications may accompany the treatment. In Part 2 of this article, prevention and management strategies available to the dental practitioner to stave off the dental side effects of radiotherapy are explored and particular attention is given to the management of xerostomia and radiation caries.
| N Andrews
C Griffiths |
ADRF REPORTSChanges in malocclusion over 25 years
The measured values of specific traits of occlusion may be subject to significant change due to growth and maturation of the dentofacial structures. Some traits may show improvement while others may show deterioration. Rarely is there an opportunity to examine a sample of occlusions 25 years after the acquisition of the original set of records. This study examines the changes in traits of occlusion in a sample of 46 subjects who were originally examined between 1971-1973 and for whom records were again obtained in 1998.
| S Hong
TJ Freer
EB Wood | General practice belief scales
Practice beliefs have been related to service rate variation. The aims of this study were to replicate practice belief scales in Australia and investigate associations with dentist and practice characteristics and services.
| DS Brennan
AJ Spencer | Microtensile strength of bonding resins
The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of water on the tensile strength of three bonding resins (All Bond 2, Scotchbond Multi-Purpose Adhesive, Clearfil LB Bond) and a low viscosity resin composite (Protect Liner F) after 1, 7, 28, 84 and 168 days of storage.
| LC Hogan | Dental needs of elderly hostel residents
The purpose of this study was to determine the oral health status and treatment needs of elderly hostel residents in Melbourne.
| R Saub
RW Evans |
SCIENTIFIC ARTICLESModel of root surface erosion
Most research on dental erosion has focused on erosion in enamel. However, the increasing retention of teeth into old age has increased the potential for root surface erosion. The nature and kinetics of root surface erosion have not yet been adequately explored. The purpose of this project was to develop an in vitro model of root surface erosion in order to investigate the polarised light microscopy of controlled erosion and the histology and rate of demineralisation of this process in root cementum/dentine.
| I White
J McIntyre
R Logan | Oral health of Vietnamese attending a Melbourne health centre
The purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence of specific oral diseases in a Vietnamese background population living in Melbourne, Australia, and to compare these findings to existing oral health data.
| R Marino
FAC Wright
IH Minas |
CASE REPORTSalvage of a blade-implant bridge
This paper describes an aesthetic and functional treatment for the replacement of a failing bridge supported by blade implants where the patient refused further surgery.
| DH Thomson |
CONTINUING EDUCATIONConcepts for the prophylaxis of infective endocarditis in dentistry
Oral commensal microorganisms are commonly associated with the pathogenesis of infective endocarditis. Despite modern antimicrobial and surgical treatment, infective endocarditis continues to cause substantial morbidity and mortality. Although dentistry is no longer considered a major risk factor for infective endocarditis, it is current standard of practice that dental procedures likely to produce significant bacteraemia in patients who are susceptible to this disease be prophylactically covered with an antimicrobial agent. The concepts of antimicrobial prophylaxis prior to invasive dental procedures are outlined in this review, with particular reference to the latest recommendations of the Australian Dental Association.
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MM Ferguson | Self-assessment Quiz
In the review by Titsas and Ferguson in this issue on page 220, a number of interesting questions are raised on concepts for the prophylaxis of infective endocarditis in dentistry. Test your knowledge by first reading the article titled Concepts for the prophylaxis of infective endocarditis in dentistry, and then send your completed questionnaire to the ADJ office and we’ll let you know how you’ve scored. All answers are based on the current Australian guidelines. Please note that the answers have been provided in good faith and are to the best of our knowledge correct. The editor’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
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