ABSTRACT: Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (MTA)* is a special purpose dental material developed at Loma Linda University. Studies to evaluate its properties and explore possible applications have yielded promising results. Ease of manipulation as well as the unique ability to stimulate osteogenesis and cementogenesis make this biocompatible material a perfect choice for endodontic repair. Excellent results … Read more
ABSTRACT: Coronary heart disease is one of the leading causes of morbidity and death in most countries. In the United States, coronary heart disease is responsible for one of every five deaths. In recent years, a number of studies have shown evidence indicating that periodontal disease may play an etiologic role in the pathogenesis of … Read more
If you know of a site your colleagues would find informative, send the information to: Catherine Wilson, Managing Editor, cwilson@corporate.southam.ca or fax: (416) 442-2214 www.legal-fiction.com Law and literature go hand-in-hand, but before you publish the next great thriller, submit your manuscript here for help with everything from terminology to real-life cases to use as models. … Read more
SLSA 2001 Self Learning/Self Assessment 2001 will commence in the January 2001 issue of OralHealth. The format will continue to be four items per month for 10 months, followed by a 15-question quiz in the November 2001 issue. Dentists who wish to use the program for CE credits are reminded that the completed 2000 quiz … Read more
When tooth-coloured restorative materials were first introduced to the field of dentistry, it was apparent that a revolution was in the making. The word “cosmetic” was uttered in the same sentence with “filling,” and everyone took notice, from dentists and manufacturers to staff members and patients. But just how far could it go? Generation after … Read more
What is a syndrome? It indicates something very complicated; something that no one quite understands or can explain. I am here to tell you what burning mouth indicates. It is not a syndrome at all. It is simply an allergy. Patients who cannot wear dentures because of the burning in their mouths are allergic to … Read more
ABSTRACT: There are questions as to whether chlorhexidine and fluoride can be used together. The purpose of this paper is to determine if chlorhexidine (CHX) and fluoride (Fl) when combined could be used as a powerful tool for the prevention of caries and gingivitis. A search over a 25-year period was conducted to locate studies … Read more
QUIZ INSTRUCTIONS Please Read and Follow All Instructions CAREFULLY The SLSA quiz consists of 15 questions based on the year’s Program. There is only ONE correct answer per question. Please circle the appropriate letter on the quiz card. All provincial licensing authorities currently recognize the SLSA Program for CE credits. The completed quiz card should … Read more
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Mouthrinses are used in dentistry for a number of reasons: to freshen breath, to prevent or control tooth decay, to reduce plaque formation on teeth and gums, to prevent or reduce gingivitis, or to deliver a combination of these effects. Given their antiseptic properties, however, some agents also can serve an important function in infection … Read more
ABSTRACT: The use of dentinal bonding agents has achieved wide acceptance in dentistry. However, there are limited studies on their retention of a post with a core bonded to tooth structure using various dentinal bonding agents. This study determined the retentive values of a Flexi-Flange post with a Ti-Core Natural core using various dental multi-step … Read more
My dental assistant figures that I did go to dental school to learn “dentalese,” a language patients can’t understand. What happens is that I dictate my findings during examination of a patient and she transcribes it into the chart. Nothing unusual so far. But stop for a moment and “think different,” if I may invoke … Read more
The SLSA program is based on current, referenced literature and consists of 40 questions, answers, rationales and references. Answers appear at the end of each quiz. Dentists who complete the 15 question quiz in the November, 2000 issue of Oral Health may be eligible to receive continuing education points. The names and license numbers of … Read more
ABSTRACT:The treatment and 2-year outcome of the case presented here was completed in the University of Toronto Graduate Periodontic Department. A graduate periodontal resident in training provided active treatment. This case details current concepts and treatment of advanced periodontitis and outlines a new classification of periodontal diseases.; Periodontal surgery will fail or is of little … Read more
A highly cosmetic replacement of a maxillary anterior tooth with an implant-supported crown is, at most times, a challenge. Since the immediate insertion of an implant into a “clean” extraction socket is often not feasible or desirable, the prosthetic-surgical team is faced with difficult hurdles. In combining the experience of several cases I plan to … Read more
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Orthodontists have used lip bumpers for years as a usual part of their Phase One treatment regimen and clinical research has repeatedly proven their effectiveness. What we have needed is a patient-friendly lip bumper that is easy to seat, easy to adjust and improves our clinical efficiency. Now we have it: the Orthos Lip Bumper, … Read more
