Publication date: Available online 15 March 2016 Source:Pediatric Dental Journal Author(s): Masakazu Hamada, Ayako Takasu, Ryota Nomura, Rena Okawa, Kazuhiko Nakano, Yoshiaki Yura Epulis is a relatively common benign polypoid lesion that generally appears in the gingiva of individuals aged between 20 and 50 years. A 6-year-old Japanese girl came to our hospital for consultation regarding swelling of the marginal gingiva in the region between the maxillary left deciduous lateral incisor and canine. An intraoral examination revealed that the surface of the swollen mass was nonulcerated and smooth, and its color was similar to that of the surrounding gingival tissue. X-ray findings showed no calcified body or tooth germ malposition. The lesion was removed surgically under local anesth…
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Epulis fibrosa identified in a 6-year-old Japanese girl
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– December 16, 2016
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– December 16, 2016
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Evaluation of participants’ perception and taste thresholds with a zirconia palatal plate
Conclusions A zirconia palatal plate provides a high level of participants’ perception without influencing taste thresholds. (Source: Journal of Prosthodontic Research)
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– December 15, 2016
Smiles everywhere: Free dental care in Phoenix draws thousands
An exhausted Gloria Wilson lifted a green hand mirror to her face as she reclined in a patient's chair Saturday afternoon. Smiles everywhere: Free dental care in Phoenix draws thousands An exhausted Gloria Wilson lifted a green hand mirror to her face as she reclined in a patient's chair Saturday afternoon.
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– December 15, 2016
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Stresses in the midpalatal suture in the maxillary protraction therapy: a 3D finite element analysis
Conclusions Because of the compressive nature of the stresses distributed along the midpalatal suture in the maxillary protraction therapy simulation, which is opposite to the natural growth transversal tendency, maxillary expansion is advisable in clinical cases. (Source: Progress in Orthodontics)
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– December 14, 2016
Disney Research Software Turns Photos Into Digital Dental Impressions
Disney is much more than cartoons, toys, and amusement parks. The company runs a high tech research arm that often comes up with unusual and innovative devices and technologies that often have relevance to medical practice.
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– December 14, 2016
Study finds use of hospital emergency departments for dental conditions increased after medicaid expansion in Kentucky
According to a study published in Health Affairs, increased access to adult dental coverage through Medicaid exposed a largely unmet need for oral health care services in Kentucky and the potential…
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– December 14, 2016
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