The Dental Update Archive

An 8-year-old male presented to a private paediatric practice in London with a swelling or ‘ball’ on the ventral surface of his tongue. Medical history was not significant. History of trauma to the...

All local anaesthetics have three molecular components, an aromatic benzene ring, an intermediate amide or ester chain and a terminal amine.5.

The primary cause of halitosis is the release of volatile sulphur compounds (VSCs), which include hydrogen sulphide, dimethyl sulphide and methyl mercaptan. Methyl mercaptan (CH3SH) is believed to be...

A medically fit 46-year-old female was referred to the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery department with a non-healing socket from the lower right second molar (LR7). On clinical examination, there was...

Gingival recession has a complex and multifactorial aetiology. If left to progress, its sequelae can include dentine hypersensitivity, tooth abrasion, carious root lesions and patient-related...

This paper has summarized the various techniques available to optimize endodontic irrigation, either through manually activating syringe irrigation or through using contemporary automated devices....

An 86-year-old female was referred by her general dental practitioner (GDP) to the Restorative Dentistry department at UCL Eastman Dental Hospital to provide her with more stable dentures. The patient...

Both chronic and aggressive periodontitis are plaque-related diseases initiated by bacteria. The host response, genetic predisposition and environmental risk factors do not initiate periodontal...

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...