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Issue: Volume 49 Number 5 - May 2022
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P367 Editorial: Runny or not? by FJT Burke
When designing resin composite materials, manufacturers have to balance, among other things, the degree of filler loading, filler particle size and resin viscosity, given that these are factors in the viscosity/runniness of the material, although viscosity-modifying resins can also be added. Read more
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Registering a pre-existing occlusal scheme is paramount to the long-term success of a fixed restoration(s) and a requirement when working conformatively, whether in analogue or digital format. Part 1 of this two-part series highlights those occlusal schemes that provide difficulties using... Read more
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For optimal success, a multidisciplinary team approach that uses a combination of non-surgical treatment modalities is recommended in the care of TMD patients. In this article, the second in a series of six focusing on the diagnosis and management of temporomandibular disorders (TMD), the... Read more
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Peripheral venous cannulation is a skill dentists may require in hospital jobs and sedation practice. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the technique, equipment, relative contraindications and potential complications. Read more
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Patients with cleft lip and/or palate (CLP) have increased experience of dental anomalies compared to unaffected individuals. This article describes the common dental anomalies, namely, enamel defects, hypodontia, anomalies in tooth shape or form, supernumerary teeth, ectopic and impacted teeth,... Read more
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Salivary gland pathologies can be caused by obstruction, inflammation, bacterial or viral infections and neoplasia. Patients can present with acute or chronic presentations of salivary gland disease. Salivary gland disorders can have a significant impact on a patient’s systemic health, oral health... Read more
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Radiation caries describes the rapid onset and progression of dental caries in patients who have received radiotherapy to the head and neck. The combination of salivary gland damage resulting in hyposalivation and a cariogenic diet can have catastrophic consequences with a considerable impact on... Read more
The direct operating microscope has completely revolutionized the field of endodontics, leading to increased success in both non-surgical and surgical cases. In low- and middle-income countries, microsurgical endodontics is still a developing field and procedures that fall within this category... Read more
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This article discusses the potential use of the oral healthcare team in the delivery of minimum intervention oral care (MIOC) for caries management in children. It summarizes opportunities and difficulties, both evidenced and anticipated, in the context of general dental practice in the UK. Given... Read more
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Global infections with the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 have now superseded all other similar variant infections we have witnessed thus far. The current global wave mainly caused by a descendant of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant, called BA.2, is the most prevalent in UK, and has a natural history... Read more
The laterally closed tunnel is a novel technique to achieve root coverage over narrow recession defects. This article presents three clinical cases completed in private practice settings demonstrating positive outcomes using the technique for both single and multiple recession defects in the... Read more
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