As a practicing hygienist, I come across a lot of misconceptions about treatment options, especially fluoride varnish. Here are the top four myths I’ve heard about fluoride varnish and what you need to know: Myth #1: It’s all about the flavor From Salted Caramel to Tutti Frutti, fluoride varnishes are available in a dizzying … Read more
From The Endo Blog.com by Jason Hales It has been reported that 11.6% – 33% of boys and 3.6% – 19% of girls suffer some kind of dental trauma before age 12. Internal staining is common following a traumatic injury to a tooth. Calcific metamorphosis is the partial or complete obliteration of the pulp following … Read more
The use of calcium hydroxide as an interim therapeutic agent for all endo cases other than vital cases remains a political football. I encourage you to visit the link below and make up your own mind. Image via Wikipedia http://blackstar.forp.usp.br/bdj/t0262.html Related articles The vision behind the Clinical eChronicle (blogohj.oralhealthjournal.com)
From Dr.Bicuspid – Rob Gozkowski – Assistant Editor June 2, 2011 — A method of using calcium phosphate solutions to remineralize carious lesions in dentin using has had promising results in a recent study, dramatically decreasing the time needed for remineralization. Read more Related articles Toothpaste 101 (everydayhealth.com) Toothpaste for a Sensitive Mouth (everydayhealth.com) Spotlight on … Read more
Was advised by someone I respect immensely that this material is ideal for those little white spots post ortho debanding. Not promoting the product, but there is science to back the claims….was an interesting read….. MI Paste™ and MI Paste Plus™Calcium, Phosphate and Fluoride Tooth Treatment Click on link, review the science,make up your own … Read more
Calcium hydroxide goes in and out of vogue in endodontics more often than Charlie Sheen and Lindsay Lohan are in and out of rehab….speaking of rehab, whatever happened to Amy Winehouse? The ROOTS forum had an extended string this week about calcium hydroxide which prompted me to go to the archives and see if there … Read more
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