Amalgam
Mouth preparation for complete dentures
Xerostomia is defined as an unstimulated salivary flow rate less than 0.1 ml/min or a stimulated salivary flow less than 0.2 ml/min. Xerostomia has...
Proximal contact tightness for Class II direct composite resin restorations: a literature review
PCT is dynamic in nature and affected by tooth location and type, patient position, masticatory forces and restorative procedures.1 PCT has even been...
Dental amalgam: a practical guide
Although the use of dental amalgam is decreasing worldwide, it is still used in the majority of practices and its many advantages continue to make it...
Bonding to dentine: an update on universal adhesives
In the past, dentine bonding agents were classified into generations.6 However, this means of identifying different groups of bonding agents generally...
Conventional glass-ionomer cements: a guide for practitioners
GICs are defined by the acid–base setting reaction between the polyalkenoic acid polymer and the alkaline fluoro-alumino-silicate (FAS) glass.8,9 The...
Sustainable oral healthcare and the environment: mitigation strategies
As with all major problems in life, understanding the scale of the issue is a prerequisite.2 Accordingly, the first step for planning sustainable...
Sustainable oral healthcare and the environment: challenges
It is indisputable that as oral healthcare providers, our primary focus is that of meeting the oral healthcare needs of the population we serve. The...
FAQs
‘What do you suggest in cavities that need lining before filling with composite?’ On a similar theme, ‘Do you use Dycal under deep composite...
Radiosurgery: A Forgotten Tool?
Electrosurgery and radiosurgery are related, but need to be considered on a spectrum; namely the electromagnetic (EM) spectrum (Figure 2). Originally,...
Double Trouble: Rare Presentations of Molar Dens Evaginatus
The prevalence of DE ranges from 0.5% to 4.3%,3 with genetic predisposition favouring 2% of the Asian population,4 in particular those of Mongolian...
A review of non-plaque-related gingival conditions. Part Two: Reactive processes, potentially dysplastic and malignant neoplasms, and pigmented conditions
Amalgam tattoo represents unintentional implantation of particles of amalgam restorative material into the oral soft tissues during placement,...
A Review of Non-plaque-related Gingival Conditions. Part One: Genetic/Developmental Disorders, Specific Infections and Inflammatory and Immune Conditions
This article, the first part of a two-part review, has outlined genetic/developmental disorders, specific infections and inflammatory and immune...
Non-syndromic oligodontia in siblings: A spectrum of experience
The presenting complaints and clinical findings were varied (Table 1). There was no known family history of the developmental absence of teeth. All...
The Assessment and Minimally Invasive Management of Existing Restorations
All dental restorations will ultimately suffer deterioration and degradation in clinical service.1,2,3 It has been suggested that the management of...