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Black pigmentation in primary dentition: Case report and literature review

Publication date: Available online 22 November 2014 Source:Pediatric Dental Journal Author(s): Yukiko Takashima , Yuki Matsumi , Yoshie Yamasaki , Keiko Hirano , Kanako Yanagida , Kazuyo Fujita , Michiyo Matsumoto-Nakano Black tooth staining is an extrinsic discoloration found in both primary and permanent dentition, and seen as dark pigmented lines extending to the gingival margin or an incomplete coalescence of dark dots that rarely extend beyond the cervical third of the crown. An association between black tooth staining and Actinomyces bacterial strains has been reported, while black-pigmented bacteria associated with such staining are known to be harbored in the oral cavity. Prevotella intermedia and Prevotella nigrescens are black-pigmented bacteria known to be dependent on the hem…
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Bone resorption in different parts of the mandible in patients restored with an implant overdenture. A retrospective radiographic analysis

ConclusionsThe load of the distal flange of a mandibular implant overdenture increases bone resorption as a local factor, whereas implants may help to prevent resorption in the neighboring bone. An individual?adapted follow?up protocol should be established for each patient restored with an implant overdenture. (Source: Clinical Oral Implants Research)

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Claiming affair, woman attacks bartender, steals her false teeth

Rumors of an affair led Caterina Froio-Chaput to find her husband at a bar. A shouting match began as she accused the bartender, Susan Carlson, of being the other woman.

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Novel dental biomaterials and technologies: JDR publishes special issue

The International and American Associations for Dental Research (IADR/AADR) published a special themed issue of the Journal of Dental Research (JDR) centered on novel dental biomaterials and…
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11 Benefits of Dental Implants

Individuals may go to a dentist for dental implants due to some of their actual teeth being loosened or missing. The dental implant procedure can give patients more confidence with their smile.

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Horizontal Bone Augmentation in Full-Arch Maxillary Implant-Supported Restorations: A Preliminary Clinical Report

Conclusions:It can be postulated that the proposed protocol may provide a significant horizontal bone gain for minimizing the anterior cantilever in full-arch prosthesis. (Source: Implant Dentistry)

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Scientists identify a rise in life-threatening heart infection

Scientists at the University of Sheffield have identified a significant rise in the number of people diagnosed with a serious heart infection alongside a large fall in the prescribing of antibiotic…
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