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A retrospective multicenter case series evaluating a novel 3.0-mm expanding tapered body implant for the rehabilitation of missing incisors

Conclusions: At 1-year follow-up, narrow 3.0-mm diameter implants placed in mandibular and lateral maxillary incisor sites demonstrate a high survival rate and support stable marginal bone levels and healthy soft tissue. (Source: Quintessence International)
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Recommendations on the clinical application of air polishing for the management of peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis

Schwarz, Frank / Becker, Kathrin / Bastendorf, Klaus-Dieter / Cardaropoli, Daniele / Chatfield, Christina / Dunn, Ian / Fletcher, Paul / Einwag, Johannes / Louropoulou, Anna / Mombelli, Andrea / Ower, Philip / Pavlovic, Pedja / Sahrmann, Philipp / Salvi, Giovanni E. / Schmage, Petra / Takeuchi, Yasuko / Van Der Weijden, Fridus / Renvert, StefanPage 293 – 296Air polishing was introduced as an alternative approach for the supra- and submucosal biofilm management at dental implants. An international expert meeting involving competent clinicians and researchers took place during the EUROPERIO 8 conference in London, UK, on 4 June 2015. Prior to this meeting a comprehensive systematic review dealing with the efficacy of air polishing in the treatment of peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantit…
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Amoxicillin/metronidazole associated with nonsurgical therapy did not promote additional benefits in immunologic parameters in generalized aggressive periodontitis: A randomized controlled clinical trial

Conclusion: It can be concluded that amoxicillin/ metronidazole associated with nonsurgical therapy promotes an additional PPD reduction in the treatment of GAgP; however, this therapy did not promote additional benefits in the evaluated immunologic parameters. (Source: Quintessence International)

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Tricks to Saving Your Teeth and Your Wallet in the End

Dear Nurse Katz, I just graduated and I am trying to stay healthy and avoid going into medical debt. I was thinking about cutting out my dental care, but I have been told that it is just as important than seeing your primary car doctor, but insurance does not seem to cover a lot when it comes to dental care, and every time I go to the dentist, I come out with a huge bill. I want to keep my teeth until I am at least 70. What should I do? Matt Kansas City, MO Good for you for thinking ahead Matt! You should not cut out oral care all together due to the expense. Keep in mind that bad oral care today could potentially lead to expensive dentures when you are 70. In addition, many times, the condition of the mouth mimics the condition of the body as a whole. Some reports have indicated that ther…
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Taking evidence-based advice

Tension exists today between those who tout autonomy of thought and action as the highest good and those who seek to impose population-wide solutions to problems based on evidence from rigorous scientific investigation. Studies show that older Americans treated aggressively to control blood pressure to 120 mm Hg or less have a diminished risk of stroke and heart attack with no adverse risk of injury from falls caused by medication compared to those whose target blood pressure is 140 mm Hg. As a result, a lower blood pressure goal is appropriate for the majority of the population over age 50 years based on scientific evidence. (Source: Dental Abstracts)
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Keep the ones you’ve got

Teeth lost to disease, injury, or congenital tooth agenesis are often replaced by dental implants, with this option widely incorporated into everyday dental practice. As a result, patients have enjoyed major improvements in oral health, better function, better esthetics, and improved phonetics compared to previous outcomes. However, gathering research is exposing the adverse outcomes associated with implants. Among these are biological complications and the unpredictability of implant therapy. Is it time to revisit saving teeth as a viable option rather than simply placing implants? (Source: Dental Abstracts)
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Effects of a novel light?curable material on odontoblastic differentiation of human dental pulp cells

ConclusionsTheraCal and MTA had the ability to induce odontoblastic differentiation and mineralization of hDPCs.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. (Source: International Endodontic Journal)

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Casey Stengel

“The key to being a good manager is keeping the people who hate me away from those who are still undecided.”
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