Dental transposition is a form of ectopic eruption with change in position of normal adjacent teeth. Its prevalence is very low in general population and could be frequently missed on oral examination. This article reports a case of early orthodontic treatment of a rare unilateral mandibular right lateral incisor-canine transposition.
Volume 3 Issue 1 - 2016
Problems with a Cordless Endodontic Hand Piece when Preparing Severely Curved Root Canals
The aim of this study was to describe the shaping ability of a rotary nickel-titanium instrument in combination with different torque-controlled endodontic devices in severely curved root canals of extracted human teeth.
Problems of Direct Composite Posterior Restorations: A Clinical Study
The aim of this clinical study was to describe the quality of posterior composite restorations (n = 329) performed on a group of patvients (n=219) during an observation period of three years at various intervals (6, 12, 18, 24 and 36 months) after application.
The Customized Forming of the Applied Post-Core System: Case Reports
The high success rate of endodontic treatments caused an increase in demand for the post-core systems in restoration of severely damaged teeth.
A 3 week-old male presented with ulceration on the ventral surface of the tongue.
Jean-Joseph Dubois-Foucou (1747-1830), Napoleon's Personal Dentist
Jean-Joseph Dubois-Foucou was born in Toulon on February 19, 1748. He studied surgery in the hospital of the same town and in the "Hopital de la Charite", the current University of Medicine.
Knowledge and Awareness of Dental Patients Regarding Adverse Effects of Smoking on Periodontal Health
Background: Smoking is considered as a global epidemic. Its adverse effects are well known which ranges from staining of teeth to life threatening diseases such as cancer.
Diagnostics and Management of Temporomandibular Joint Disorder - A Reported Case with a Review of Literature
Musculoskeletal disorders of the stomatognathic system together comprise the term temporomandibular disorders (TMDs). The etiopathogenetic correlation between anterior disc displacement and osteoarthritis of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), as the main diagnoses of arthrogenic forms of TMDs have not been fully explained.
Numerous biological procedures are strictly controlled by cell-cell interactions, which are categorized into two forms: cognate (adhesive) interactions, attained by mutual recognition between membrane-bound cell-surface molecules; and cytokine-mediated interactions [1].
Endodontic Management of Aberrant Root Canal Anatomy in Premolars - A Report of Two Cases
Premolars are recognized for their aberrant root canal anatomy. The unique feature of dilacerations and multiple root canals pose utmost challenge in the endodontic management. A clinician is required to have an insight of the morphology of tooth related to its shape, form and structure prior to commencing root canal treatment. This article describes the endodontic management of two cases of aberrant root canal anatomy in premolars.
The Beginning of New Successful Year of the Journal of Dental Problem and Solutions
Here we are, at the beginning of another year, at the beginning of another volume, but also at the beginning of the third year of the continuous publication of the Journal of Dental Problems and Solutions.
The Surgeon General's report on oral health highlights the relationship between oral and overall health, emphasizing that oral health involves more than dentition [1].
Effect of Desensitizing Products on the Morphology of Dentin Substrate
The aim of this study was to determine the action of desensitizing materials on bovine dentin. Four extracted healthy bovine molars were selected out of which 5 blocks from cervical region of each tooth were obtained, resulting in a 5x5mm final area. To compose the negative control group (group B), the samples were separated and not submitted to any treatment. For the positive control (Group A) the blocks were treated with 37% phosphoric acid.
Oral Health and Body Connection: Our Responsibilities as Health Care Professionals
Oral health has long been considered to be a separate specialty that is distinct from whole body health. However, poor oral health can promote systemic disease, and is found concomitantly with numerous systemic disease processes. Thus, individuals with poor oral health may have a predisposition to other disease processes.
Volume 2 Issue 3 - 2015
Effective Communication and Empathy Skills in Dentistry for Better Dentist-Patient Relationships
Dentistry being a part of health care profession bears the responsibility of creating and nurturing good dentist-patient relationships. The doctor-patient relationships are essential component of any health care profession especially so with dentistry.
Herpesviral and "Red Complex" Bacterial Analysis of Acute Apical Abscesses
Introduction: To investigate the possible association between presence of Epstein−Barr virus, human cytomegalovirus and three endodontic bacterial pathogens (Porphyromonas gingivalis, Treponema denticola, and Tannerella forsythia) "red complex" in samples from patients with acute apical abscesses using real-time PCR.
Evaluation of Calcified Carotid Artery Atheromas Detected By Panoramic Radiograph among Patients with Type II Diabetes Mellitus
This study was designed to determine the prevalence of Carotid artery calcifications (CACs) of diabetic patients and compare it with normal non-diabetic individuals. Panoramic radiographs of 200 adult patients with type 2 diabetes (90 male and 110 females) (age range 16-79 years; mean age 40.54 years) and 200 controls (age-match, free of systemic diseases) were examined on panoramic radiographs for any unusual radiopacity adjacent to or just below the intervertebral space between C3 and C4.
Dental Caries Experience among 12 Year Old School Children from Macedonia and India
The aim of the present study was to compare the dental caries status of the 12 year old children of the eastern region of Macedonia and Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir state of India.
Material and Method: In this comparative study (N=396) 12-year old children from Macedonia and 592 from India were included. Dental status of participants was evaluated using the 2013 World Health Organization caries diagnostic criteria for Decayed, Missing or Filled Teeth (DMFT) by 2 calibrated examiners in Macedonia and by the single examiner in India.
Rehabilitation of lost dental aesthetic is one of the most important concerns for contemporary dentistry. Conservative treatment modality along with aesthetic approaches, such as direct and indirect laminate veneer restorations were the treatment of choice. Laminate veneers are restorations to correct aesthetic deficiencies and discolorations.