The MINIE™ Laser Extraction – A Novel Approach To Removal Of Teeth!

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Introduction Dentists are bombarded with numerous products from our dental suppliers’ trying to sell us on the fantasy of an “atraumatic tooth extraction”, promising to improve on what we were taught in dental school. This is all in an effort to benefit our practice and the patient’s future implant site. It is our responsibility to … Read more

The Endo Blog – Jason Hales rocks!

For those interested in superb clinical endodontics, I refer you to www.theendoblog.com, the effort from a young lad in Eretzonia….that’s an inside joke that a few might get.  This unique weblog is an educational tool for dentists, dental students, dental auxillaries and anyone else with a need to learn everything about clinical endodontics. It is … Read more

Can Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma Gel Enhance Healing After Surgical Extraction of Mandibular Third Molars?

From the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery – May 7, 2011 Olufemi K. Ogundipe,  Vincent I. Ugboko  and Folusho J. Owotade  Purpose This investigation assesses the effect of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) gel on postoperative pain, swelling, and trismus as well as healing and bone regeneration potential on mandibular third molar extraction sockets. Patients and Methods A … Read more

Platelet Rich Plasma Accelerates Healing Following Tooth Extraction

Posted by Dr. Todd Welch on Jan 8, 2011 in Oral Surgery The use of platelet rich plasma (PRP) following tooth removal appears to speed healing and bone formation,according to an article in the Journal of Oral Implantology. When a tooth is removed, poor healing can lead to excessive bone loss in the jaw that can delay tooth replacement, require … Read more

Autotransplantation – nothing to do with GM, Ford or Chrysler

Shared case from a post-doctoral endodontic student at Einstein Medical Center – a thing of beauty truly.18 y/o male. Med Hx: Non-contributory. Ca(OH)2 placed in #19 (3.6) at first visit to allow for healing. #19 sectioned and extracted. Occlusion of #32 (4.8)reduced prior to extraction. #32 placed in Hanks Balance Salt Solution during manipulation of … Read more