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The prognostic value of histopathology on lingual nerve neurosensory recovery after micro-neurosurgery

Conclusions Small size, absence of distal nerve tissue, and no foreign body reaction were associated with improvement of the neurosensory functions. Clinical relevance Histological parameters of the traumatic neuromas in routine preparation appeared to have some prognostic value for neurosensory functions as improvement of the neurosensory functions was associated with small size of resected tissue, no distal normal appearing nerve tissue, and no foreign body reaction. (Source: Clinical Oral Investigations)

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Global Dental Implants and Prosthetics Market 2015-2020 – STRAUMANN,…

Rising incidences of dental caries and other periodontal diseases among the aging baby booming population, and the growing aging population are the main factors driving the growth of this market. Rising disposable incomes, increasing willingness to spend out of the pocket for dental implants, increasing awareness on and the requirement of quality dental care is further expected to help the growth of this market.

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Anchorage onto deciduous teeth: effectiveness of early rapid maxillary expansion in increasing dental arch dimension and improving anterior crowding

Conclusions The Haas expander anchored to the deciduous teeth is effective in increasing the dental arch width in patients with a lateral cross-bite. The dimensions of the dental arch were modified earlier toward the values of the permanent dentition. (Source: Progress in Orthodontics)

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Evaluation effect of an in-office zoom bleaching gel agent on the surface texture of three contemporary restorative materials

Publication date: Available online 6 July 2015 Source:Tanta Dental Journal Author(s): A.H. Al-Ameedee , H.M. Ragab , E. Osman , Z. Salameh This in vivo study evaluated the effects of an in-office Bleaching Zoom gel agent on the surface texture of three contemporary restorative materials; an appropriate bleaching procedure was performed on the specimens of each group. Scanning electron micrographs were produced at 60x, 200x, 1500x, and 2000x magnifications of the respective areas of the samples. The results showed that the effect of bleaching on the surface texture was material and time-dependent. Within the limitations of this study, it was concluded that bleaching with Zoom gel (25% hydrogen peroxide) did not cause major surface texture changes on the restorative materials. (Source: Ta…

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Performance of a quality assurance program for assessing dental health in methamphetamine users

Conclusion: Overall, the quality assurance program confirmed the procedural adherence of the quality of the data collected on the distribution of dental caries and periodontal disease in MA-users. Examiner concordance was higher for dental caries but lower for specific periodontal assessments. (Source: BMC Oral Health)

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Prevalence of several herpesviruses and human papillomavirus in acute apical abscesses

ConclusionsHCMV was the most frequent herpesvirus amongst the target viruses in samples from both large and small apical abscess lesions. In large lesions, EBV and HHV?6 tended to occur in coinfection with HCMV. Additional studies are required to elucidate the role of herpesviruses in the pathogenesis of periapical abscess. (Source: International Endodontic Journal)

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Consecutive Case Series Using a Composite Allograft Containing Mesenchymal Cells with an Amnion-Chorion Barrier to Treat Mandibular Class III/IV Furcations.

Authors: Rosen PS, Froum SJ, Cohen DW Abstract This retrospective case series describes a layered regenerative approach for five Class III and one borderline Class IV furcation, involving treatment consisting of root management that included conditioning with tetracycline solution followed by the topical application of recombinant platelet-derived growth factor BB. A composite allograft with mesenchymal stem cells was subsequently placed into the furcation and covered by a barrier derived from human amnion-chorion with flaps advanced to completely cover the site. Three furcations, including the one diagnosed as Class IV, had complete closure, two were converted to Class I, and in one instance, there was no improvement. This regenerative algorithm for mandibular Class III furcations…

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Quantitative analysis of 3-dimensional facial soft tissue photographic images: technical methods and clinical application

Conclusions The results of this investigation suggest that it is possible to average multiple facial images of highly variable topology. The immediate application of this research will be rapid and detailed diagnostic imaging analysis for orthodontic and surgical treatment planning. There is great potential for application to anthropometrics and genomics. This investigation resulted in establishment of a protocol for mapping the surface of the human face in three dimensions. (Source: Progress in Orthodontics)
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