Periodontics

Er,Cr:YSGG 2780nm and Diode 940nm Laser-Assisted Treatment of Apical External Resorption with Endodontic Complication in Maxillary Lateral Incisor, Deemed to be Hopeless

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Abstract Treatment of external resorption lesions, even without communication with the root canal space, has historically and continues to present challenging situations for general practitioners diagnosing these cases, as well as the specialists expected to treat them. This case report describes a multi-disciplinary approach performed on a maxillary lateral incisor (tooth #22), using a Er,Cr:YSGG 2780nm laser and 940nm diode laser … Read more

Immediate Temporization In The Aesthetic Zone – A Case Report

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In recent years, measures of success in implantology have significantly changed. Due to the fact that we have assumed functionality of implants as a result of improved osseointegration parameters, the main focus now lies on aesthetic and long-term stable rehabilitation. The imitation of ‘natural’ is the biggest concern and the goal in modern implant dentistry.1 … Read more

Vitamin C Update: Implications for Periodontal Health and Healing

Implant Therapy

PERIODONTITIS AND OXIDATIVE STRESS Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disease caused by our body’s immune response to pathogenic bacteria. Periodontitis results in a loss of connective tissue and alveolar bone supporting the teeth and when left untreated, will often result in tooth mobility, pain, swelling and the eventual loss of the involved teeth. The destruction … Read more

Treating the “Gummy Smile” with Aesthetic Crown Lengthening

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The presence of a “gummy smile” can be bothersome for patients and clinicians alike. Approximately, 10% of patients have excessive gingival display when smiling with its presentation more common in women than men (Tjan et al., 1984; Silberberg, 2009). Ideally, when an individual smiles, the gingival display of the maxillary anterior teeth should not exceed … Read more

Commoditization of Education

Implant Therapy

I was perusing the exhibit floor at a major meeting I usually attend yearly and stopped by a booth prompted by an advertisement that caught my attention. A refinement of a long established technique that was supposed to solve all the problems associated with what we all know to be an issue. Learn the technique and … Read more

Toothless in The Galápagos – A Lesson in Adaptation

Implant Therapy

Weighting over 400 kilograms, the Galápagos tortoise1 lumbers slowly above the lush grass, grabs the Azolla (mosquito, duckweed, water-fern and fairy moss) with its fully edentulous jaws (yes that’s right – no teeth for these creatures), squishes out the moisture and swallows the bolus to be slowly digested. Although Charles Darwin had a more-detailed explanation … Read more

AAP Announces First Winner of SUNSTAR Innovation Grant

Sunstar Americas announced today that the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) has selected Yvonne Kapila, DDS, PhD as the first winner of the SUNSTAR Innovation Grant. Dr. Kapila is professor and vice chair of the Division of Periodontology in the Department of Orofacial Sciences at the UCSF School of Dentistry. In October 2016, Sunstar Americas … Read more

Cetylite® Launches New Cool Mint Flavor of Cetacaine® Topical Anesthetic Gel

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Cetylite® Inc. recently designed a new flavor of one of its flagship products, Cetacaine® Topical Anesthetic Gel. Cetacaine will now feature a Cool Mint flavored gel, which will be available by mid-June. Indicated for anesthesia of accessible mucous membranes (except the eyes), Cetacaine is primarily used to control pain and ease discomfort at the application … Read more

SUNSTAR to Sponsor 2017 UNC Perio Expo

Sunstar Americas today announced that it will sponsor the UNC Perio Expo May 4-6, 2017 at the University of North Carolina School of Dentistry in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Sunstar has a long and proud history of supporting groundbreaking research and educational programs. In fact, the company also sponsored the 1997 UNC Perio Expo, which … Read more

American Eagle Instruments Launches Pro Thin™ Line

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American Eagle Instruments is proud to announce the Pro Thin line, a new line of periodontal instruments. The line of 7 instruments features thinner blades and lighter handles, which provides the clinician with the best tools for periodontally inclined patients. The line started with the popular M23 Thin scaler, and evolved into a complete set … Read more

Periodontics Professor Receives the Gift of a Scholarship This Season

Tis the season when thoughts turn towards giving back and making a difference in the lives of others. With that in mind, Carestream Dental, along with the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) Foundation, is pleased to give one very deserving professor of periodontology, Guo-Hao (Alex) Lin, D.D.S., the gift of scholarship with the Dr. D. … Read more

World-First Dental Vaccine for Periodontitis Validated by Research

A world-first vaccine developed by Melbourne scientists, which could eliminate or at least reduce the need for surgery and antibiotics for severe gum disease, has been validated by research published this weekend in a leading international journal. A team of dental scientists at the Oral Health CRC at the University of Melbourne has been working … Read more

Laser Assisted Periodontal Therapy as an Adjunct to Scaling and Root Planing

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A 42-year-old male client presented with generalized chronic moderate to severe marginal gingivitis and generalized chronic moderate to advanced periodontitis. He reported that non-surgical periodontal therapy, by means of scaling and root planing, had failed to prevent increased clinical attachment loss and he was referred to a periodontist for pocket reduction surgery. After consultation, the … Read more

Prescribing Hydrogen Peroxide in the Treatment of Periodontal Disease

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Antibiotics used for the treatment of periodontal disease have come under increasing scrutiny in recent years. One concern lies in the rise of bacteria resistant to antibiotics, complicating treatment and posing general health risks. Some patients want to avoid antibiotics and their side effects altogether. Many dentists have raised concerns about antibiotic long-term efficacy. An … Read more

Update: Why Face Masks Don’t Work: A Revealing Review

Face Masks

If you are looking for “Why Face Masks Don’t Work: A Revealing Review” by John Hardie, BDS, MSc, PhD, FRCDC, it has been removed. The content was published in 2016 and is no longer relevant in our current climate. Please note that the content from Oral Health Group is primarily intended to educate and inform dental … Read more

“Superfood”: A Connection with Periodontal Health?

Superfood

“Superfood” – a term we are increasingly exposed to in our daily life. From food packaging, trendy beverage vendors and cafes, books promising a way to lose weight or live longer, or in the broader media, the term is everywhere. But what does it mean? What is a “superfood”? It is “a nutrient-rich food considered … Read more

A Stepwise Approach: Restoring a Failed Maxillary Anterior Tooth

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Introduction This case report will discuss a staged approach for the delivery of implant therapy in the upper anterior jaw. A crown-down surgical approach was used to help determine the ideal prosthetic location for implant placement. Cone beam CT imaging was utilized to visualize the available volume of bone. Treatment was delivered in stages, to … Read more

Case Report: The Titanium Smile

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Achieving ideal esthetics in addition to restoring the patient’s function is every clinician’s goal. Successful outcomes in restorative dentistry are well documented in publications and readily displayed in practice promotional materials. Although most patients are happy with the treatment outcomes, achieving highly esthetic result can be challenging in implant dentistry. Successful implant integration does not … Read more