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Routine dental trip leaves patient with a rare infection

A man who visited his dentist for a routine dental cleaning developed a rare and potentially life-threatening infection.
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The accuracy of ultrashort echo time MRI sequences for medical additive manufacturing.

CONCLUSIONS: This study demonstrates that MR imaging using UTE sequences is a feasible alternative to CT in generating STL models of the mandible, and would therefore be suitable for surgical planning and additive manufacturing. Further in-vivo studies are necessary to assess the usability of UTE MRI sequences in clinical settings. PMID: 26943179 [PubMed – as supplied by publisher] (Source: Dentomaxillofacial Radiology)

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Paul Raskin, DDS

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Charles McCabe

“Any clod can have the facts, but having opinions is an art.”
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Cysteamine Enhances Biofilm Eradication Efficacy of Calcium Hydroxide

Calcium hydroxide (Ca[OH]2) is a widely used interappointment dressing, but its antibacterial property is compromised by dentin. Hence, the addition of chlorhexidine (CHX) with Ca(OH)2 has been proposed. However, the antimicrobial efficacy of this mixture compared with Ca(OH)2 alone is currently still debatable. Cysteamine is a mucolytic agent used to reduce the viscosity of mucus through the disruption of proteins, which are also important components of the extracellular matrix of biofilms. The aims of this study were to determine the efficacy of cysteamine alone and in combination with Ca(OH)2 to eradicate Enterococcus faecalis biofilm compared with CHX with Ca(OH)2, and to determine if this effect is affected by dentin. (Source: Journal of Endodontics)
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Effects of Dentin Debris on the Antimicrobial Properties of Sodium Hypochlorite and Etidronic Acid

The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of dentin powder on the concentration, pH, and antimicrobial activity of sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) alone and combined with etidronic acid (HEBP). (Source: Journal of Endodontics)

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Protective Effect of Whole and Fat-Free Fluoridated Milk, Applied before or after Acid Challenge, against Dental Erosion

This study analysed in vitro the effect of milk against dental erosion, considering three factors: the type of milk (bovine whole/fat-free), the presence of different fluoride concentrations and the time of application (before/after erosive challenge). Bovine enamel (n = 15/group) and root dentine (n = 12/group) specimens were submitted to the following treatments: after the first erosive challenge – 0.9% NaCl solution (negative control), whole milk with 0, 2.5, 5.0 and 10.0 ppm F, fat-free milk with 0, 2.5, 5.0 and 10.0 ppm F, and 0.05% NaF solution (positive control); before the first erosive challenge – whole milk with 0, 2.5, 5.0 and 10.0 ppm F, fat-free milk with 0, 2.5, 5.0 and 10.0 ppm F, and 0.05% NaF solution (positive control). Specimens were submitted to demineralisation-reminer…

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Bradley Stevenson

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New research identifies role of tiny bubbles in teeth cleaning

Research into the science behind ultrasonic scalers, used by dental professionals to remove built up plaque, has identified that the formation of tiny bubbles around the head is key to the cleaning…
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Influence of Toothbrushing on the Antierosive Effect of Film-Forming Agents

In conclusion, toothbrushing did not affect the antierosive effect of F+Sn, F+LPP and F+LPP+Sn on enamel, although overall it led to more erosion than nonbrushing. F and LPP+Sn showed a protective effect only under brushing conditions, whereas Sn and LPP did not exhibit any protection. For dentin, neither toothbrushing nor the test solutions influenced the development of erosion.Caries Res 2016;50:104-110 (Source: Caries Research)

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