Showing papers in "Dental Clinics of North America in 2010"

TL;DR: The chemistry, biology, and procedures for safe and efficient irrigation are summarized and cutting-edge information on the most recent developments are provided.

TL;DR: Clinicians should prevent this disruption to the natural microbial balance of the biofilm rather than merely treating its consequences by restoring cavities.

TL;DR: Disinfection using sodium hypochlorite, apical barrier formation using calcium hydroxide as well as mineral trioxide aggregate, and pulp revascularization of fractured tooth with the help of blood clot and collagen-enhanced matrix has been discussed in detail in this article.

TL;DR: This article introduces a set of criteria that will guide the clinician in treatment decisions to maintain optimal functionality of the tooth and help in deciding whether the treatment prognosis is poor and alternatives should be considered.

TL;DR: Quantitative analysis of clinical outcomes after guided tissue regeneration suggests that this therapy is a successful and predictable procedure to treat narrow intrabony defects and class II mandibular furcations, but offers limited benefits in the treatment of other types of periodontal defects.

TL;DR: The radiographic method is the most recommended additional method available for daily clinical practice and seems to be the best option to reach final diagnoses for managing lesions.

TL;DR: An overview of the biologic function and clinical application of bone replacement grafts for periodontal regeneration is provided and emphasis is placed on the clinical and biologic goals of periodontAL regeneration as well as evidence-based treatment outcomes.

TL;DR: An introductory article provides a brief update of the clinical pharmacology of local anesthetic agents and formulations used in dentistry at present.

TL;DR: Basic information is provided on how an OM is used in clinical endodontic practice and an overview of its clinical and surgical applications are given.

TL;DR: Oral premedication with benzodiazepines or other antianxiety agents must be considered for patients who are needle phobic, to avoid bradycardia, hypotension, unconsciousness, convulsions, and possibly asystole.

TL;DR: This introductory article provides an overview of the caries disease process that will help guide readers into the world of evidence-based caries management in the beginning of the twenty-first century and help them understand the ongoing need to update in this field.

TL;DR: This article reviews the published literature that describes the effects of periodontal treatment on cardiovascular diseases, adverse pregnancy outcomes, diabetes mellitus, and respiratory disease and concludes that further research is required to understand the value of periodological interventions in the prevention of systemic diseases.

TL;DR: The current peer-reviewed evidence on the use of dental lasers for the treatment of chronic periodontitis is presented.

TL;DR: The following case studies provide insight into the integration of the principles set forward in the preceding article on the basis of the modern endo-endorestorative-prosthodontic continuum.

TL;DR: The pathogenicity of the dental biofilm is modified by salivary and dietary factors, as well as by the characteristics of the tooth structure, which can modify the mineral homeostasis of the Tooth surfaces and the attachment of bacteria.

TL;DR: This article looks at the strategies a dentist can use to help achieve adequate pulpal anesthesia for the patient, thereby eliminating or reducing treatment pain.

TL;DR: Systemic and local antibiotics, antiseptics, and past and future host immune modulatory agents are reviewed and discussed to facilitate the dental practitioner's appreciation of this ever-growing field in clinical periodontics.

TL;DR: This result can be accomplished by reducing the effect of etiological factors such as cariogenic biofilms and diet, and increasing the efficacy of remineralizing agents such as saliva and fluoride.

TL;DR: The determination of a variety of risk and protective factors (patient-dependent and nutrition-dependent factors) as well as their interplay are necessary to initiate preventive measures tailored to the individual.

TL;DR: This article provides a state-of-the-art overview of clinically relevant evidence regarding effective, noninvasive management strategies to prevent, arrest, and remineralize caries lesions.

TL;DR: It appears that well-defined discriminating preclinical models followed by well-designed clinical trials are needed to further investigate the true potential of these and other candidate factors to develop clinically meaningful therapies in patient-centered settings.

TL;DR: The evidence would seem to show that, provided a restoration is placed that seals the cavity, infected dentin may be left, and it does not prejudice pulpal health, and the caries lesion does not progress.

TL;DR: The comparison of the efficacy of surgical and nonsurgical procedures revealed that scaling and root planing alone or in combination with flap procedures are effective methods for the treatment of chronic periodontitis.

TL;DR: Current concepts based on the literature from the past 10 years or so are focused on, and treatment guidelines based on that research are provided.

TL;DR: A referral should be given to any patient when an allergic reaction cannot be ruled out as an intravascular injection, toxic overdose, psychogenic reaction, or an idiosyncratic event.

TL;DR: Dentists should be aware of potential ocular complications following intraoral injections in dentistry, and alert the dentist to the importance of appropriate injection techniques and an understanding of management protocol.

TL;DR: A critical analysis of the facts leads to the consensus that methacrylate based resin sealers are here to stay and offer a suitable alternative to conventional endodontic treatment.

TL;DR: Computer-controlled local anesthetic delivery devices and systems for intraosseous (IO) injection are important additions to the dental anesthesia armamentarium and are particularly suited for providing effective pain control of teeth diagnosed with irreversible pulpitis.

TL;DR: The Caries Balance/Imbalance Model and a practical caries risk assessment procedure for patients aged 6 years through adult illustrate evidence-based treatment options.

TL;DR: Dentistry has two medications in its pain management armamentarium that may cause the potentially life-threatening disorder methemoglobinemia and it is in the interest of all dental patients that their treating dentists review this disorder.