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The immune system: basis of so much health and disease: 1. overview of immunity and the immune system
Immunology Crispian ScullyThe main primary organs of the immune system are lymphoid – the thymus and bone marrow (Figure 2) and secondary tissues such as spleen, tonsils, lymph vessels, lymph nodes, adenoids, skin and liver...
The use of 3D metal printing (direct metal laser sintering) in removable prosthodontics
Prosthodontics Dominic P Laverty3D printing is an additive process whereby successive layers of material are placed until the 3D object is created.1.
Common orthodontic indices and classification
Orthodontics Ashwini MohanOrthodontic indices are used to describe a rating or classification system that assigns a (alpha)numeric label to a person's (mal)occlusion.1.
Mouth cancer for clinicians part 6: potentially malignant disorders
Oral Medicine Nicholas KalavrezosSome mouth cancers are preceded by clinically obvious potentially malignant disorders (PMDs). There is a range of PMDs known but the most important recognized are erythroplakia (erythroplasia),...
Dental handpieces – an update
General Dentistry Nazma AkujiThe timeline,1 incorporating Figures 1–3, illustrates the rich history of modernizing technology and ergonomic designs incorporated into the dental handpiece. Over the last 140 years our handpieces...
Modern endodontic principles part 4: irrigation
Endodontics James DarceyDuring endodontic treatment mechanical debridement alone will not rid the root canals of bacteria,1 regardless of whether this is done by hand files or rotary instruments.2 First, instruments do not...
Cleft lip and palate in general dental practice: filling in the gaps
General Practice Sharan ReddyCLP is reported to occur in 1 in 600–700 live births in the UK,1 with cleft lip (CL) comprising 23.5%, cleft palate (CP) 44.9% and CLP 31.6% of these live births.4 However, the incidence of CP has...
Healing of peri-apical lesions with calcium hydroxide medicament following apical enlargement: a case study
Endodontics Thai YengAll five patients presented with a periapical radiolucency (Figures 1-5) and each was keen to have the tooth infection treated and avoid extraction..