Oral Health

The New Global Classification System for Periodontal and Peri-Implant Diseases: An Executive Summary for the Busy Dental Professional

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Editor’s note: Please click tables to see an enlarged version. These are exciting times in the world of periodontology. The 2017 World Workshop, a combined collaboration by the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) and the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP), has culminated in a new classification system for periodontal and peri-implant diseases and conditions. This … Read more

Improved Long-Term Treatment Outcomes of Teeth with Deep Pockets and Reduced Periodontal Support by Periodontal Regenerative Surgery

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Introduction Periodontal regenerative medicine encompasses a spectrum of procedures that restore lost tooth-supporting hard and soft tissue, thereby reversing some of the damage caused by periodontal disease. This is in contrast with repair of periodontal tissues that was the staple of periodontal treatment for decades. Regenerative surgery involves the reflection of the gingival tissue and … Read more

“The Future Is Not What It Used To Be”, Or Is It?

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Iran this line by ten colleagues. All – with the exception of one – interpreted it in a negative way. They felt that it referred to a gloomy future; when things have gotten worse rather than get better. In their view, the future will be darker than their memory of the past. Yet, the statement … Read more

A Multidisciplinary Approach for An Aesthetic Rehabilitation

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Abstract Depending on the obstacles that may present, creating a beautiful smile can take on many different scenarios. Moreover, patient demands and the pseudo self-educated using the internet as a reference can add to the challenges of insuring a seamless treatment. However, if your patient is confident in the team that has been assembled and … Read more

Predictable Open Bite Correction

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Introduction Since the mid-2000s, Temporary Anchorage Devices (TADs) have given orthodontists a helpful tool to move teeth in ways that were previously impossible. One such movement in the vertical dimension is the intrusion of the posterior dental segments to aid in the correction of anterior open bite malocclusion. This is a powerful alternative to orthagnathic … Read more

In Remembrance: Dr. Simon Weinberg (1935-2018)

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our friend and colleague, Dr. Simon Weinberg on August 20, 2018 after suffering a severe stroke three weeks earlier. Simon graduated from the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto in 1959. He continued his oral surgery residency under Dr. Albert Antoni, then Chairman of … Read more

U of T’s Faculty of Dentistry Opens World-Class Research Space

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University of Toronto’s Faculty of Dentistry launched an exciting new era with the official opening of its leading-edge lab and research space on the top two floors of 124 Edward Street. The May 25th celebration, hosted by U of T President Gertler and Dean of Dentistry Daniel Haas, marked the completion of The Lab Innovation … Read more

The Highs and Lows of Magnification Technology in Dentistry

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Greetings fellow colleagues! I hope that all of you have had a great summer and are looking forward to fall. I am honored to be the new Orthodontic Editor for the Oral Health Journal. I follow in the footsteps of Dr. Randy Lang, who has left a wonderful legacy. I feel privileged to be part … Read more

One Must Open The Window To Let The Light In…

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We all remember graduating dental school and thinking to ourselves: “What’s next?” The future is full of possibilities; we must make decisions which will ultimately affect the rest of our careers and lives. Some of us knew right away that general practice was not for them, whereas specialties like surgery, periodontics or endodontics presented opportunities … Read more

Managing Refractory Endodontic Disease With Radial Apical Cleansing (Report Of Two Clinical Cases)

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Keywords Refractory endodontic disease, endodontic, radial apical cleansing, Er,Cr:YSGG, diode, laser, biofilm bacteria. Introduction One of the defining attributes of an astute endodontist is the ability to successfully treat refractory endodontic disease. Refractory disease is defined as disease that is recalcitrant, unresponsive, stubborn, unmanageable or resistant to treatment or cure. While the pathogenesis of refractory … Read more

A Novel Approach to Veneer Removal: A Clinical Case Report Using Er,Cr:YSGG Laser

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Introduction In the last decade, as a result of patients’ desires to get the HOLLYWOOD SMILE, full-ceramic restorations have become more popular due to their superior aesthetic appearance and are frequently used in the restorative and prosthetic fields. The development of new materials and improvements in manufacturing technologies have led clinicians to utilize ceramic restorations … Read more

Peri-Implantitis Solea CO2 Laser: Clinical Case Report

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Introduction According to the Seventh European Workshop, 15-30% of all implants placed will develop peri-implantitis. Three million people have implants and this number is growing by 500,000 a year. Thus, peri-implantitis cases will grow up to 450,000 with an additional 75,000 which are expected to occur annually. 1 Clinicians will need to find appropriate treatment … Read more

An Underutilized Treatment Modality in the Dental Industry Low Level Laser Therapy

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Imagine a tool that could reduce pain, improve wound healing, relieve muscle tension and regenerate nerves without the use of pharmaceuticals and achieved without any side effects. Although it may sound like magic, it is actually a therapeutic technology that has been used clinically for decades: Photobiomodulation (PBM). Historically, other terms have been used to … Read more

Laser Treatment of Benign Vascular Lesion: A Clinical Case Report

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For some years now, dentistry has shaped people’s lifestyles. The well-being, the self-esteem and the image that we project have become very important. Television, increasingly present in our homes, is helping to boost our confidence through series and beauty programs. Although dentistry is only one part of the transformations performed, the fact remains that the … Read more

Power of Healing

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To view figures, click on figure mentions throughout the article. Too often teeth are extracted merely due to the presence of apical periodontitis. The size of the apical radiolucency is not an indication for tooth extraction. Bacteria play the main role in the development of apical periodontitis. 1 Apical radiolucency is the result of enzymes … Read more

Implant Dentistry for Complete Maxillary Rehabilitation: Two Innovative Protocols

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To view figures, click on figure mentions throughout the article. Patients who present with a terminal natural dentition in the maxillary arch offer both surgical and restorative challenges for the clinician. A formal diagnostic protocol is essential to determine viable treatment options and to facilitate the desired esthetic and functional outcome. This can include impressions … Read more

Risk Factors in Implant Dentistry: Operator Related Risk Factors

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To view figures, click on figure mentions throughout the article. This article is the fourth in a series by the author submitted to, and published exclusively by Oral Health. The first article of the series was published in the August 2015 issue with the title: Surgical Risk Factors in Implant Dentistry: Influence on Failures and … Read more