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Management of root perforation and sodium hypochlorite extrusion injury

A 33-year-old female presented to the A&E department, accompanied by her general dental practitioner (GDP) with a large, painful swelling on the right...

Endodontic surgery. Part 2: surgical root canal re-treatment

Surgical procedures can generally be broken down into three phases: pre-operative; intra-operative; and post-operative procedures. The pre-operative...

Treatment planning for a patient requiring multiple restorative treatment modalities by a recently qualified dentist

TC was a non-smoker and had never smoked and he drank no alcohol. He worked as a civil engineer and enjoyed spending time with his family in his spare...

Endodontic surgery. Part 1: an overview

Corrective surgical procedures are aimed at repairing root surfaces, modifying the anatomy of a root, or resecting either infected or damaged roots (±...

Pregnancy and dentistry: a guide for the general dental practitioner. Part 2

Patient positioning in the dental chair during the second and third trimesters is a key consideration. During these trimesters, women are advised not...

Rubber dam techniques in paediatric dentistry

There are many indications for rubber dam use in paediatric dentistry. Outlined below are some cases where rubber dam has been used..

An update on radiation caries

Radiation caries describes the rapid onset and progression of dental caries in individuals who have been exposed to head and neck ionizing radiation....

The Fixed/Removable Interface: A Case Report

An 86-year-old female was referred by her general dental practitioner (GDP) to the Restorative Dentistry department at UCL Eastman Dental Hospital to...

Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) in paediatric dentistry

The relative risk of radiation is higher for children since the cells are more susceptible to the stochastic effects of radiation. In addition, the...

Hereditary Angioedema Type I Triggered by Dental Treatment: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

A 29-year-old male was initially referred to the oral medicine department at Guy's Hospital, London for patch testing to exclude an allergy to dental...

Technique Tips: Matrix Revolutions

Matrix technique has been demonstrated to be the most important determinant in the restoration of tight, anatomically correct proximal contacts and...

Ten tips for avoiding post-operative sensitivity with posterior composite restorations

Determination of the extent of the problem of POS with posterior composites is difficult to quantify because of the heterogeneity of methods used for...