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Technique Tips: Subgingival root brushing in periodontal treatment
Technique Tips Daniel CagaThe principles for preventing periodontal disease was the subject of the 11th European Workshop on Periodontology on effective prevention of periodontal and peri-implant diseases.5 This workshop aimed...
Aetiological, histopathological, clinical, diagnostic and therapeutical features of idiopathic cervical resorption
Oral Pathology Virginia Robles GijónThe aetiology of CRR is difficult to determine with certainty. In most cases a causal relation can be established, with different local predisposing factors such as dental trauma,3 orthodontic...
Resin-bonded bridges – the problem or the solution? part 1: assessment and design
Restorative Dentistry Jasneet Singh GulatiResin-bonded bridges (RBBs) have been used to replace teeth in short edentulous spans with increasing success since the 1970s.1 A systematic review by Pjetursson et al reported a survival rate of...
Anterior open bite: aetiology and management
Orthodontics Paul Jonathan SandlerAesthetic or functional aspects are the underlying reasons why patients seek treatment for their AOB. The inability to incise food efficiently or lisping and speech difficulties are common cause for...
A case of poorly-differentiated squamous cell carcinoma following dental extractions
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Aneesh KalraGingival SCC can be challenging to diagnose which, when delayed, can lead to more invasive treatment and greater morbidity, as seen in this case. In this instance, dentists play a pivotal role in the...
Tooth wear in children: prevalence, presentation and prevention
Paediatric Dentistry Elizabeth O'SullivanThe prevalence of tooth wear in children is high, with the 2013 Child Dental Health Survey finding more than 50% of 5 year olds had signs of tooth wear and nearly 40% of 15 year olds.2 Around 4% of 15...
Injury under the influence: A case report
General Dental Practice Allegra NR DarwoodA young adult patient called a practice dental emergency number during the second UK coronavirus lockdown complaining of ‘toothache’ like symptoms, as well as a swollen and painful upper jaw. The...
Natural rubber latex allergies from dental local anaesthetic: a review and guidance for the dental practitioner
General Dental Practice Joel ThomasTo date there have been no reported anaphylactic reactions to NRL occurring directly from the use of dental LA cartridges. A type IV latex allergy was suggested, but not proven however, by Brown et...
Mouth cancer for clinicians part 12: cancer treatment (chemotherapy and targeted therapy)
Oral Medicine Nicholas KalavrezosChemotherapy is the use of anti-cancer (cytotoxic) drugs to destroy cancer cells. However, these agents also damage other rapidly-dividing cells, especially in epithelia and haematopoietic tissue, and...
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...