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Pathological mandibular fractures: a review of the literature of the last two decades

Abstract
Pathological mandibular fractures are rare, accounting for fewer than 2% of all fractures of the mandible. They could be defined as fractures that occur in regions where bone has been weakened by an underlying pathological process. Pathological fractures usually may follow surgical interventions such as third molar removal or implant placement, result from regions of osteomyelitis, osteoradionecrosis, and bisphosphonate?related osteonecrosis of the jaw, occur because of idiopathic reasons or be facilitated by cystic lesions, benign, malignant, or metastatic tumors. Pathological mandibular fractures may be challenging to treat because of their different etiology and peculiar local and general conditions, often requiring a more rigid fixation. In patients with poor medical conditi…

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Dr. Frank Vascimini, Sound Bites, 01/01/13

Well, it is 2013 – Happy New Year. I hope all of you had a great time with your family and friends through this holiday season.

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Quick Detection Of Periodontitis Pathogens

Twelve million Germans suffer from periodontitis, an inflammation that can lead to the loss of teeth if left untreated. A new diagnostic platform enables the pathogens to be detected quickly, enabling dentists to act swiftly to initiate the right treatment…
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Penn research offers new way to halt periodontal disease

Philadelphia—Scientists at the University of Pennsylvania have demonstrated an ability in mouse model to prevent periodontitis from developing and stymie the progression of the disease once it’s already occurred.

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Materials to use for external sinus lift procedure?

Without using PRF or PRGF what would you recommend for me to use when I do external sinus lift procedure? (Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts)
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Las Cruces Dentist Makes Online Appointment Scheduling Simple

Dr. Harvey Reiter, dentist in Las Cruces , is excited to be featuring a simple appointment request form as a part of his practice’s website.

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Nature-Inspired Advance For Treating Sensitive Teeth

Taking inspiration from Mother Nature, scientists are reporting an advance toward preventing the tooth sensitivity that affects millions of people around the world. Their report on development of the substance, similar to the adhesive that mussels use to attach to rocks and other surfaces in water, appears in the journal ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces…
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Do midlevel providers improve oral health?

An ADA scientific literature review finds no evidence of disease
prevention or cost effectiveness associated with midlevel providers such
as dental therapists.

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Screws from block graft can be seen thru tissue: how long should they be in place?

This patient had a block graft done over 18 months ago. The heads of the screws can be seen thru the thin tissue on the facial. (Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts)

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How this crocodile head could help children in need

These are just some of the weird and wonderful donations Barnardo’s has been given by their contributors this Christmas.

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