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How Often Dentists Refer TMD Patients to Physical Therapists?
According to survey conducted by researchers at the physical therapy department, Florida International University, a large percentage of dentists was unaware of the benefits of physical therapy in treating tempromandibular disorder (TMD) pain. This survey was successful in increasing the awareness level of the surveyed dentists in Florida toward how important physical therapy is for …
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All-On-4 after 5 Years
A group of dental researcher from Italy conducted a clinical study with 5-year follow up to evaluate the use of prefabricated bar for All-on-4, immediate-loading implants in edentulous patients. Prior to surgery by 1 hour, the patients received 2 g amoxicillin; then they were prescribed 1 g twice daily for 1 week after surgery. In …
Future Dental Education: Technology
Education is one of the fields that greatly profited from technology, in teaching and learning sides, and using technology in dental education allowed for innovative teaching methods and more student engagement. The digital native students have the necessary skills to interact with advanced technologies used in the modern educational process. Using technology in dental schools …
Crown-Root Fracture in Children
When treating a tooth with complicated crown-root fracture, it should be noted that each case has unique challenges and accordingly requires different treatment plan. Dentists currently adopt multidisciplinary approaches for treating fractured teeth, including orthodontics, endodontics and restoratives. Orthodontic extrusion can be used as an alternative to other removal appliances, provided that the tooth demonstrates …
Gaseous Ozone for Root Canal Therapy
Gaseous ozone can be used as combined with irrigation solutions (NaOCl or chlorohexidine) to reduce aerobic and anaerobic bacterial colonies in infected root canals. It is suggested as a dental antiseptic agent as it possesses high antimicrobial power with no bacterial resistance against it. There are still limited guidelines about the appropriate application method, time …
Insights on MTA Pulpotomy
Mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) is a common pulpotomy agent with favorable effect in primary teeth; however, its successfulness in vital pulp therapy depends on case selection and application technique. MTA pulpotomy is believed to preserve the radicular pulp of primary teeth, relieve their pain, avoid welling and retain the tooth till shedding. MTA was discovered …