Summary Patients with temporomandibular muscle and joint disorder (TMJD) increasingly seek and receive treatment for their pain with botulinum toxin (BoNTA; botulinum toxin A). Used intramuscularly in therapeutic doses, it produces localised paresis. Such paresis creates risk of reduced bone mineral density, or ‘disuse osteopenia’. Animal studies have frequently used BoNTA as a model of paralysis to induce bone changes within short periods. Osteopenic effects can be enduring in animals but have yet to be studied in humans. This is the first study in humans to examine bone?related consequences of BoNTA injections in the masticatory muscles, comparing oral and maxillofacial radiologists’ ratings of trabecular bone patterns in the condyles of patients with TMJD exposed to multiple mas…
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By elkhornadmin
– May 18, 2014
The BRIDGE is an online network from LMT dedicated exclusively for members of the Dental Laboratory community.
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– May 18, 2014
After reading the recent editorial titled “Oral-Maxillofacial Surgery Residency Training—Practice Pattern Mismatch” in the January issue of the Journal, I was encouraged that this subject is being brought to the forefront at a time when some might believe this is not a pressing issue. Although admittedly I am not certain of the right solution to this problem, looking at it from the academic frontier, the issue of a “mismatch” between the training of the oral-maxillofacial surgeon (OMS) and actual clinical practice is very real, and the frustration of the receding scope of practice of our specialty outside the academic environment is palpable and constantly on my mind. Although some referrals will justifiably be in need of tertiary care at an academic setting, I am constantly asto…
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By elkhornadmin
– May 17, 2014
Royal Dentistry Hungary was established 12 years ago and they specialize in dental implantology.
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By elkhornadmin
– May 17, 2014
ConclusionCyclosporine A up?regulates gingival SHH expression in vitro and in vivo, and the inhibition of the SHH pathway counteracts the stimulatory effect of cyclosporine A on gingival fibroblast proliferation. Therefore, we suggest that SHH mediates a novel molecular mechanism for cyclosporine A?induced gingival complications. (Source: Journal of Periodontal Research)
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By elkhornadmin
– May 16, 2014
With so many options, it could be difficult trying to find the right dentist. If you’re looking for a dental centre that provides patients with quality care and friendly service consider making your next dental appointment at Marketplace Dental Centre , located within the Georgetown Marketplace Mall in the Halton Region.
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By elkhornadmin
– May 16, 2014
(Source: Archives of Oral Biology)
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By elkhornadmin
– May 15, 2014
Aspen Dental is set to open a new office in June in Murfreesboro, the company announced.
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By elkhornadmin
– May 15, 2014
“To have doubted one’s own first principles is the mark of a civilized man.”
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By elkhornadmin
– May 14, 2014
(Source: American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics)
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– May 14, 2014
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