The Dental Update Archive

Cases of primary malignant oral melanoma account for 0.2–8% of all melanomas.5 Most POMs arise in previously clinically normal mucosa, while approximately 30–50% of cases have had pre-existing oral...

Denture adhesives can be considered in two broad groups: The first group includes creams, pastes and powders that are applied to the fitting surface of the denture. The adhesives adsorb water and...

Regarding overdentures: Obtaining a good peripheral seal is easy with these. A flangeless tooth set-up should never be considered. These sit over retained roots or severely worn teeth...

Children's gingivae typically appear reddish in colour with rounded and rolled gingival margins (Figure 1).1 In a healthy state, the gingival margin is several millimetres coronal to the...

Alcohol is a depressant. A small amount depresses anxiety and inhibitions and can make the user feel sociable and talkative; too much and a hangover may result, and the person may not even remember...

Three basic factors need to be present and employed when obtaining valid consent under common law1 (Figure 1):.

Accessing the root canal system can be one of the biggest challenges to successful root canal treatment. The ability to get instruments into the canal system unimpeded using a glide path without...