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– November 30, 2015
The application of silicon and silicates in dentistry: a review.
Authors: Lührs AK, Geurtsen W Abstract Silicates and silicate-based compounds are frequently used materials in dentistry. One of their major applications is their use as fillers in different dental filling materials such as glass-ionomer cements, compomers, composites, and adhesive systems. In these materials, the fillers react with acids during the setting process or they improve the mechanical properties by increasing physical resistance, thermal expansion coefficient and radiopacity in acrylic filling materials. They also reduce polymerization shrinkage, and increase esthetics as well as handling properties. Furthermore, silicates are used for the tribochemical silication of different surfaces such as ceramics or alloys. The silicate layer formed in this process is the chemical…
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– November 30, 2015
Developmental Disorders Affecting Jaws
This article focuses on the diagnostic radiographic interpretation and strategies to include pertinent differential diagnosis. Also discussed is the importance of advanced imaging and its appropriateness in the diagnosis and interpretation. (Source: Dental Clinics of North America)
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– November 29, 2015
Aspen Dental Opens In Fort Oglethorpe
A new Aspen Dental practice opened in Fort Oglethorpe on Thursday. Located at 17 Parkway Dr., the practice will provide dental services that range from dentures and preventive care to general dentistry and restoration.
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– November 29, 2015
Osseous Resection Revisited: A Conservative Approach for Periodontal Therapy?
Authors: Green MS PMID: 26601330 [PubMed – in process] (Source: International Journal of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry)
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– November 28, 2015
Yasumasa Ochiai, RDT/CDT
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– November 28, 2015
Cognitive behavior therapy can help overcome fear of the dentist
Cognitive behavioural therapy could help many people with a dental phobia overcome their fear of visiting the dentist and enable them to receive dental treatment without the need to be sedated…
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– November 28, 2015
Rehabilitation of a post-trauma case by multiple fixed and telescopic prosthesis: A case report
Publication date: Available online 25 November 2015 Source:Journal of Pierre Fauchard Academy (India Section) Author(s): Kamal Verma, Mahesh E. Gowda, Prasanna Kumar, I.D. Roy, Ashish Kalra Telescopic prosthesis is used successfully in removable and fixed dentures in combination with natural teeth and implants. All too often, modalities of telescopic prosthesis therapy are perceived as antiquated and overlooked because quicker, easier solutions are available, but this prosthesis is a viable option till date. They offer treatment that can enhance the survival of natural abutments and provide additional options for complicated and complex cases. (Source: Journal of Pierre Fauchard Academy (India Section))
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– November 27, 2015
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I received a prescription from a local dentist requesting a three-unit monolithic zirconium bridge to replace the first bicuspid on the patient’s right side. Tooth #3 and tooth #6 would be the abutments for this prosthesis.
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– November 27, 2015
Oral health needs of athletes with intellectual disability in Eastern Europe: Poland, Romania and Slovenia
ConclusionsAnalysis of the results obtained following screening showed comparable oral health needs of athletes with intellectual disability among countries. Exploration of the oral health systems of the countries revealed similar significant co?payments and lack of incentive for dentists to treat patients with special needs. The results from Romania, Poland and Slovenia demonstrated the need for a structured system in which a special population is a target for oral?health?related education programmes and system?included preventive, restorative and maintenance interventions. (Source: International Dental Journal)
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– November 26, 2015
