Many natural compounds have been reported as inducers of stability of the collagen fibrils and, in consequence, of the dentin bond strength. Two of their most attractive characteristics are their very low toxicity when compared to synthetic agents and they come from renewable/sus [....] » Read More
"Photobiomodulation“ respectively „Low-Level Light Therapy (LLLT)” is the application of light of different wavelengths, power and energy densities in various fields of medicine, e.g. for tissue regeneration and scarring, blood perfusion and pain therapy. [....] » Read More
One of the problems with treating periodontal disease as with other chronic dental conditions is that the patient requires continuous monitoring and therapy to prevent recurrence of the condition. Implicit in this management is the requirement on behalf of the patient to comply w [....] » Read More
The control of pain, its diagnosis and management is a daily obligation for all dental professionals. Yet, many patients with chronic temporomandibular disorders(TMD) and headache can be dismissed, misdiagnosed, and/or treated incorrectly. Temporomandibular disorders are a group [....] » Read More
Dr. Green will provide a brief overview of various soft tissue grafting procedures and how they have evolved over the years. He will also review treatment of cases with excessive gingival display and show how proper treatment of altered gingival levels can significantly enh [....] » Read More
Orthodontic treatment will rapidly change during the next years. The use of intraoral scanners, CBCT radiographs, and 3D extraoral images will allow the use of a “virtual head” for treatment planning and appliance fabrication. Custom made orthodontic appliances, such [....] » Read More
Dental hard tissues can be demineralized by acids with no bacterial involvement having exogenous or endogenous origin or by acid etching. Exposure of enamel prisms and the lost of interprismatic and prismatic substance were showed by SEM evaluation of enamel when acidic beverages [....] » Read More
Aim and Objectives: The aim of this study to evaluate the hardness ratio of many new bulk-fill composites by using the micro-hardness testing to measure the hardness ratio of a 4 mm composite specimens as an indicator for their effectiveness of composite curing (80%) in comp [....] » Read More
From the consolidation of surface treatments of dental implants and knowledge of the cellular mechanisms of osseointegration, studies have highlighted the importance of sealing connective tissue and implant, in order to avoid contaminants from the oral environment and biofilm ins [....] » Read More
IMMEDIATE MAXILLARY & MANDIBULAR MOLAR IMPLANTS WITHOUT GRAFTING Today We Will Discuss Immediate Mandibular And Maxillary Molar Implants Without Socket Grafting. The Audience Will Be Able To Appropriately Evaluate, Diagnose & Perform Immediate Molar Imp [....] » Read More
Migration involves the loss of one’s own familiar environment and a constant struggle between adaption to a new environment or culture and preserving their own tradition or practices from their homeland. Migrants from South Asia such as India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Nepal, Ba [....] » Read More
Fixed appliance therapy leads to an increase in biofilm accumulation around orthodontic bands and brackets. It has been noted in some studies that the number of cariogenic and gingival bacteria tends to increase in patients with bonded fixed orthodontic appliances, because bracke [....] » Read More
Internal derangement of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) has been defined as an abnormal positional relationship of the disk relative to the condylar head, fossa, and/or articular tubercle and is the major cause of jaw pain, clicking, and/or crepitation and limitation of opening [....] » Read More
Recently, Silver Diammine Fluoride (SDF) has drawn considerable attention from dental researchers due to its outstanding effectiveness in preventing and arresting dental caries, and its non-invasive method of application. As SDF combines the remineralizing effect of fluoride with [....] » Read More
The presentation will be based on a clinical view of orthognathic surgery, showing how the interaction enters the specialties can help in a good diagnosis and consequently having good results for the patient. It will be shown examples of clinical cases so that we can understand t [....] » Read More
Aim: Assessment of the antibacterial competence of 650nm diode laser, Methylene Blue (MB) and Silver Nano-Particles (Ag NPs) on Streptococcus Mutans present in 180 biofilm-induced- caries models. Methods: One hundred and eighty (n=180) dentin discs were obtained. E [....] » Read More
Recently, human natal dental pulp stem cells (hNDP-SCs) have been characterized in vitro and it has been shown that they satisfy criteria defining human mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs), as proposed by the International Society for Cellular Therapy. However, these results were re [....] » Read More
The dental prosthesis has the function of restoring function and aesthetics to the edentulous patient. However, its use requires a lot of important care, since oral rehabilitation does not only mean the installation of the prosthesis in the patient's mouth, but the treatment [....] » Read More
For many years, dental education has focused on traditional lecture-based education. With this traditional pedagogic approach students solely received information from the lecturer and unconsciously they merely dealt passively with new situations, making no effort toward thinking [....] » Read More
Screw loosening is one of the most frequent complications in implant-supported restoration. However, many dental clinicians misunderstand the exact mechanism of screw loosening. Screw loosening can trigger peri-implantitis more severely than what dental clinicians usually think. [....] » Read More
Now a days the minimally invasive surgery play a crucial role in dentistry and especially in oral surgery, so when we talk about implant and regenerative surgery, we must know how to perform the classical techniques such as sinus lift, split crest and block grafts starting on wel [....] » Read More
Intentional replantation (IR) is a concept that has been known for over a thousand years, it is defined by Grossman (1966) as an atraumatic extraction of a tooth and its reinsertion into its socket immediately after endodontic treatment and apical repair is done extra-orally. Som [....] » Read More
Dental implants are available in a multitude of materials and designs. However, some designs may be more ideal in a given situation than others. Most implant designs use grade 2, 4, or 5 titanium. Other designs cryo treat the titanium or use other materials, such as tantalum. Imp [....] » Read More
Worldwide scientific premieres, 12 years of work; natural product tested solution for caries/periodontal diseases - RCT testing how cariogenic bacteria can limit topical fluoride varnish effectiveness - RCT testing xylitol 25 % toothpaste therapeutic effect on early childho [....] » Read More
TITLE: The orthodontic part of an interdisciplinary evaluation of 30 consecutive patients with unilateral CLP at age 40 years. Orthodontic parameters compered to quality of life and oral health. OBJECTIVE: To study facial growth, occlusal and dental status in 30 patients [....] » Read More
In order to succeed in an oral rehabilitation with prostheses, we must overcome some challenges, and the most common ones are, reestablish the height of the lower third of the face and the posture position of the mandible, simultaneously return its function, esthetics, stability [....] » Read More
According to current evidence, several dental lasers can be used to improve our treatment results. In dental practice a decrease in caries prevalence is obvious whereas patients’ motivation of optimizing their aesthetic oral condition increases obviously. Dependent on the [....] » Read More
The chelators are solutions that feature free radicals at the end of their molecules that bind to calcium ions of the molecular complex which are intertwined, securing them with coordinated union called chelation. Chelation is a chemical physical phenomenon by which certain calci [....] » Read More
The key to achieving pleasing esthetics in implant dentistry is a thorough understanding of the biological processes driving dimensional bone and soft tissue alterations post?extraction. The aim of my oral presentation is first to characterize the extent of bone and soft tissue [....] » Read More
Endodontic treatment is a complex procedure. The long-term success of it is influenced by the quality of restoration and the root canal treatment. The latter depends on maximal debridement and disinfection of the entire root canal system, chemomechanical preparation, and three-di [....] » Read More
Of all the complications that might occur while you are doing an endodontic procedure, one of the very worst is instrumentation breakage—in other words, “file separation” in the canal. Throughout my more than twenty years of practice, breaking an instrument in t [....] » Read More
Although it has been shown that mini-implants allow intrusive mechanics on maxillary molars, there is still a scarcity of studies in the literature about the clinical evidence of the effect of this treatment mechanics, as well as, concerning the ideal intensity of force for this [....] » Read More
Maxillary defects with buconasal/businusal communications are situations difficult to manage and solve. Several treatment options are available on the literature, each one with its indication. Pedicle tongue flap and temporal muscle flap is one of these options, being a [....] » Read More
Purpose: Ankylotic root resorption is a serious complication following traumatic dental injuries. The etiology of root resorption includes acute injury to the cementum and periodontal ligament, and subsequent biological processes that propagate the harm. The aim of the present pa [....] » Read More
Initially we will discuss the classifications of cysts and tumors of the jaws and their respective indications of treatment, we will talk about the possibilities of treatment of cysts and tumors of the jaws such as Marsupialization, decompression, enucleation, curettage, resectio [....] » Read More
The use of endodontic microscopy is important for adhesive fiber post removal, but this procedure remains risky due to the difficulty in post removal by trimming or ultra-sound insertion without affecting the root structure integrity. Also, the techniques available for fiber post [....] » Read More
Class II malocclusion is one of the most common problems in orthodontics. The achievement of its esthetic and functional optimum requires correcting of the Distal-bite. However, several studies have stated that a Class II skeletal pattern is caused by a mandibular deficiency or d [....] » Read More
Title : The use of Bioactive products in Dentistry: A review
David Gillam, Queen Mary University of London, United Kingdom
The concept of bioactivity is currently prominent with Manufacturing claims about the success of their product the question, however as to whether some of these products are truly bioactive in nature has been challenged in that there appear to be little or no evidence of an apati [....] » Read More
Title : Augmentation techniques, long-term results and their alternatives
Rolf Ewers, University of Vienna, Austria
The iliac crest is the Golden Standard for grafting. However, due to potential complications and operative expertise alternatives if possible should be considered. A discussion will be presented on different ways to augment and enhance bone: Microvascular re-anastomosed TX, Dis [....] » Read More
Title : Facial Trauma
Steven J Traub, American Institute of Oral Biology, United States
Today we will discuss evaluation & treatment of facial traumatic injuries: mandibular and maxillary fractures, gunshot wounds to the face, TMJ injuries, facial soft tissue injuries, and open/closed facial fracture reductions.
Title : Prevention of Healthcare Asssociated Infections (HAI) As Promoted At Two Target Public, Funded Hospitals of the Philippines and A review of Incidental HAI, risk to Dental Practitioners & Patients
Jaime Alonso Yrastorza, Colorado Oral-Maxillofacial Surgeon, Retired, United States
For the past several decades, hospitalized patients have been known to risk developing infections unrelated to their presenting chief complaints or symptoms. The World Health Organization (WHO) identify those happenings as Healthcare Associated Infections (HAI); and, they are omi [....] » Read More
Title : Treatment of the Severely Resorbed Edentulous Maxilla Using Extra-Maxillary Anchor Points
Carlos H Letelier, The Center for Oral Surgery of Las Vegas, United States
Edentulism with severe maxillary resorption is a common problem that dentists have to face. For many patients, dentures are not an acceptable alternative. For most patients, if there are no medical contraindications, graftless immediate-load fixed prosthesis [....] » Read More
Title : The peri-implant soft tissue as a key factor for a long-time success
Jan Klenke, University of Hamburg, Germany
This lecture will start with the description of the differences between Gingiva and the periimplant mucosa. The biological with around teeth and implants will be explained. The question of the necessity of a fixed and keratinized mucosa around implants and teeth will be dis [....] » Read More
Title : A Coraline-Derived Peri-Implant Bone Gra6
Mark Perry, Dentistry on King, Canada
Marine corals have been discussed as potential human bone graM substitutes since 1979. The structure of marine coral is similar to human bone. Its components, structure and property are similar to the inorganic components of human bone. Coraline hydroxyapatite’s biocompatib [....] » Read More
Title : A Coraline-derived peri-Implant bone graft
Sandra Ammonn, Dentistry on King, Canada
Marine corals have been discussed as potential human bone graM substitutes since 1979. The structure of marine coral is similar to human bone. Its components, structure and property are similar to the inorganic components of human bone. Coraline hydroxyapatite’s biocompatib [....] » Read More
Title : Endodontic complications: Prevention and management
Andreas Simka, German Military Hospital, Germany
Endodontic Complications: Prevention and Management The number of endodontic treatments over the last 20 years stays on a constant level, whereas the number of surgical interventions e.g. resection of the apical root, decreases. One reason for this development is the cont [....] » Read More
Title : Conventional endodontic therapy in the treatment of extensive radicular cyst
Anca Melian, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Gr.T.Popa Iasi, Romania
Current practice accredited cyst surgery as therapeutic approach of choice leading in some cases to important bone loss and teeth loss, difficult to recover. Radicular cyst has a membrane and a content and according to recent studies, cystic lesions are maintained due to the pres [....] » Read More
Title : Current Leanings in Traumatized Teeth
Camila Paiva Perin, University Tuiuti do Parana, Brazil
The significant advances in public health through education and self-care practices have been widely and successfully disseminated worldwide. As regards oral health, promotion and prevention activities have resulted in a drastic reduction of the most prevalent diseases (caries an [....] » Read More
Title : The Importance of CT Scanning in the Modern Dentistry and its Indications in Dental Specialties
Alessandra de Freitas e Silva, University Center of Distrito Federal, Brazil
Initially we will discuss the types of computed tomography available and their respective applications in the area of health, we will indicate the specific types that be applied in the dental area with their properties and characteristics. We will talk about the most innovative a [....] » Read More
Title : Pattern of clefts and dental anomalies in six-year old children: a retrospective observational study inwestern Norway
Paul K Saele, University of Bergen, Norway
Objectives Cleft lip and/or palate is the most common congenital disorder in head and neck in Norway. The incidence is 1,8 per 1000 live births. The disorder has a multifactorial etiology and complex clinical symptoms. It therefore requires multidisciplinary treatment with ortho [....] » Read More
Title : Bone and intraosseous lesions of the oral region: a 50 year retrospective study in Sao Paulo, Brazil
Neliana Salomao Rodrigues, University Center Unifaminas, Brazil
The epidemiological study aims to provide information to the clinician, aiding in the diagnosis and providing conditions for better understanding and prevention of certain pathologies. Methodology: This study had as objective the study of bone lesions and intraosseous diagnosed i [....] » Read More
Title : A Novel Fluoride Coating for Early-stage Caries Prevention
Agron Hoxha, Queen Mary University of London, United Kingdom
Layered double hydroxide, fluoride release, composite, early-stage caries, prevention. To develop a layered double hydroxide – polycarboxylic acid composite coating and to study its ability to adhere to hydroxyapatite (HA) and release fluoride at a controlled level. Mainta [....] » Read More
Title : Comparative study of health information on the internet about caries, halitosis and mononucleosis
Cristiane Lopes Miguel, Fernando Pessoa University, Portugal
Internet search engines can be an important source for patients to access information online related to oral health, but little is known about the evaluation of health information on the worldwide WEB. Aim: To evaluate information on caries, halitosis and mononucleosis. The conte [....] » Read More
Title : Teeth Belaching; from Ato Z: Keep A Bright Smile
Randa Essam Shaker, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
ooth surface loss (TSL) is a generalized term used to describe the loss of dental hard tissues from surfaces of teeth caused by factors other than dental caries, trauma or a result of developmental disorder. There are two kinds of TSL, physiological tooth surface loss: which is [....] » Read More
Title : The Challenge of successful Root Canal Treatment
Nehal Sharaf, National Research Center, Egypt
Root canal treatment follows a series of procedures for cleaning, shaping and filling of the root canal. One of the most important procedures during treatment is the chemomechanical preparation based on the correct use of instruments and irrigating solutions. However, there are s [....] » Read More
Title : Delivering Mobile Dentistry to the Geriatric Population - The Future of Dentistry
Jim Chung, Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario, Canada
Over the next twenty years, Canada is expected to double her population of senior citizens over the age of 64 to ten million, …. and I’ll be one of them. Western Europe and Japan are even further along this path than North America. In Canada we are [....] » Read More
Title : Enamel Matrix Derivative (EMD) Adsorption at Dental Implant-relevant Interfaces
Abdullah Holdar, Queen Mary University of London, United Kingdom
Introduction: Enamel matrix derivative (EMD), predominantly comprised of amelogenin protein, is used as a therapeutic treatment for regeneration of lost periodontal hard and soft tissues. The regenerative effects of EMD have been proven in intrabony periodontal defect therapy. H [....] » Read More
Title : Understanding the difficulties in using artificial teeth for pre-clinical teaching
Alexander Jon Cresswell Boyes, Queen Mary University of London, United Kingdom
Introduction: Within dental education, there is a distinct need for hands-on pre-clinical training before a patient’s treatment is carried out for the first time. Throughout the years, numerous techniques have been developed to teach students the anatomy and to perform [....] » Read More
Title : Trial on 5% NaF varnish real effectiveness on high caries risk patients when we consider SMs level influence. Real effectiveness of a daily international dental preventive practice: a new question!
Jacques Eugene Veronneau, Servidence, Canada
- Worldwide scientific premieres, after inconclusive trials testing topical fluoride varnish on high caries risk patients, here is the influence of the SMs levels on your patient - RCT testing how cariogenic bacteria can limit topical fluoride varnish effectiveness on ECC most v [....] » Read More
Title : Antibiotic prophylaxis pattern of Basque dentists in the placement of dental implants
Iciar Arteagoitia, BioCruces University of the Basque Country, Spain
OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study is to assess current antibiotic prescribing patterns and antibiotic prescribing frequency of dentists in Bizkaia in conjunction with routine dental implant surgery to determine whether there is any consensus among such practitioners. METHOD [....] » Read More
Title : Barriers and facilitators to dental care adherence during pregnancy: An intervention study in a primary health care service
Marcia Helena Baldani, State University of Ponta Grossa, Brazil
The low use of dental services during pregnancy is worrisome due to increased susceptibility to oral disorders in this period and to the possibility of some negative effects on the baby. The objective of this study was to highlight barriers and facilitators to adherence to dental [....] » Read More
Title : Reconstruction of mandibular alveolar defects with chin grafts for dental implant placement. A case report
Mojtaba Bayani, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
After tooth loss, alveolar ridge resorption is very common. This process alters the quality of available bone (size and shape) in the dental implant site. Now a best option for rehabilitation of missing teeth is osseointegrated dental implants. A major cause of inhibition of dent [....] » Read More
Title : Canal transportation and centering ability of single file systems using cone beam computed tomography
Seyed Mohsen Hasheminia, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
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Title : Extramedullary manifestation of Acute Myeloid Leukemia in mandible: Importance of early diagnosis of Childhood Cancer
Juliana Grossi, Albert Einstein Hospital of Education and Research, Brazil
Every year more than 300,000 children and adolescents are diagnosed with childhood cancer in the world, according to the International Agency for Research on Cancer. The data are no less alarming in Brazil, where the disease is already the second cause of death among children and [....] » Read More
Title : Smoking cessation in a dental setting. Comparison of the cost-effectiveness of a highand a low-intensity treatment at long-term follow-up in a randomized trial
Eva Nohlert, Centre for Clinical Research, Uppsala University and Region Vastmanland, Sweden
Smoking cessation in a dental setting. Comparison of the cost-effectiveness of a high- and a low-intensity treatment at long-term follow-up in a randomized trial Background There is strong evidence for the effectiveness of tobacco control programs, i.a. in the dental setting. W [....] » Read More
Title : Tomographic evaluation of remaining residues after endodontic retreatment and its relation with dentin permeability
Camila Paiva Perin, University Tuiuti do Parana, Brazil
The relevance of the residency of sealing materials against dentin permeability, whether or not interfering with the action of intra-canal medication, will be discussed.