Shortened dental arch
The shortened dental arch (SDA) concept is widely accepted by the dental profession but few dentists incorporate it into their dental practices despite circumstantial evidence of the good functionality it provides. Because SDA occurs because of tooth loss, it may be expected to be associated with a compromised oral health −related quality of life (OHRQoL). The number, location, and distribution of the missing teeth affect the severity of the effect on OHRQoL. Posterior tooth loss appears to be less disruptive than anterior tooth loss; having fewer occluding pairs of teeth left in place is also more disruptive. (Source: Dental Abstracts)
Source: Dental Abstracts - June 21, 2018 Category: Dentistry Tags: Inquiry Source Type: research
Baking soda
The primary preventive approaches to the widespread problem of dental disease include patient education, fluoride supplementation, and behavioral changes, which include dietary modification and use of an ideal oral hygiene regimen before the disease takes root. The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends brushing for at least 2 minutes 2 to 3 times a day, flossing at least once a day (or using an interdental brush), or both. Dentifrices approved by the ADA must contain fluoride, but no one dentifrice has been considered the gold standard. (Source: Dental Abstracts)
Source: Dental Abstracts - June 21, 2018 Category: Dentistry Tags: Inquiry Source Type: research
Pulpotomy or root canal therapy for carious exposure of pulp
The best mode of treatment for inflamed pulp caused by deep caries remains undetermined, but root canal treatment (RCT) is the usual course of action to address these teeth. This is despite the fact that RCT is time-consuming, can be expensive, requires multiple visits, and makes teeth susceptible to fractures because of the loss of tooth structure. Preservation of vital pulp helps in maintaining the proprioceptive, reparative, innervative, vascular, and damping functions that pulp provides to protect against harm. (Source: Dental Abstracts)
Source: Dental Abstracts - June 21, 2018 Category: Dentistry Tags: Inquiry Source Type: research
Quick access to evidence-based literature
The main barrier cited for not incorporating more evidence-based treatment into clinical practice is the inability to access the evidence-based knowledge quickly enough to provide the clinical care. Dental clinicians, mentors, researchers, and students could all potentially benefit from quicker access to the information supporting an evidence-based approach to care. (Source: Dental Abstracts)
Source: Dental Abstracts - June 21, 2018 Category: Dentistry Tags: Inquiry Source Type: research
Prevalence of the halitosis problem
The negative impact of halitosis, or an unpleasant odor coming from the mouth, on a patient ’s quality of life often leads to a visit to the dentist. Most individuals with halitosis have the odor as a result of oral sources, but the source can also be other than oral, such as an upper respiratory infection, gastrointestinal tract disorders, or diabetic ketoacidosis. Halitosis is diagnose d through self-report, organoleptic assessment, or volatile sulfur compound (VSC) level determination. The organoleptic method is considered the gold standard, but both it and the VSC method demand a trained examiner and specific equipme...
Source: Dental Abstracts - June 21, 2018 Category: Dentistry Tags: Inquiry Source Type: research
Predictability of short implants
Although total edentulism is much less common today than in the past, there remain patients who need teeth replaced so they can have a more functional and esthetically pleasing dentition. Implants are often used for totally or partially edentulous patients and have a high rate of success. Short implants, defined as less than 10 mm long, were developed as an alternative to standard implants, which are more costly, require a high degree of surgical expertise, and take more surgical time and additional appointments. (Source: Dental Abstracts)
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Intentional replantation
For patients having endodontic treatment, nonsurgical root canal treatment is the initial approach, although sometimes additional treatment is needed when apical periodontitis is present. Retreatment can be undertaken, or surgery, but extraction and intentional replantation is a treatment option that is often overlooked as an option in cases where nonsurgical and surgical retreatments carry an unfavorable prognosis or a high risk. Instead, implants are generally selected. Although they have a high rate of success, they are costly and do not always meet the needs of the patient. (Source: Dental Abstracts)
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Chewing ability with a single mandibular implant
An edentulous person's masticatory performance with complete dentures is just a fourth to a seventh of that seen in adults with natural dentitions. As a result, denture wearers may alter their diet to consume softer food with fewer proteins, minerals, and vitamins, which can cause malnutrition or undernutrition. Having a mandibular implant-retained and implant-supported overdenture can improve masticatory performance considerably. Several recent studies have investigated the edentulous mandible's masticatory performance when patients had at least 2 implants supporting a denture. (Source: Dental Abstracts)
Source: Dental Abstracts - June 21, 2018 Category: Dentistry Tags: Inquiry Source Type: research
Bisphosphonate suspension and osteonecrosis of the jaw
Bisphosphonates (BPs) are used to manage osteoporosis or metastatic cancer, but have a severe late complication of bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (BRONJ). The incidence of BRONJ caused by oral BPs is low, but higher among Japanese patients than in their US or European counterparts. Often BRONJ is associated with tooth extraction, so the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons has recommended discontinuing oral BPs for 3 months before and 3 months after invasive dental surgery, when it is not contraindicated by systemic conditions. (Source: Dental Abstracts)
Source: Dental Abstracts - June 21, 2018 Category: Dentistry Tags: Inquiry Source Type: research
Oral health and dementia
Dementia and cognitive decline cause significant quality of life issues as well as health issues for the patients and families involved, caregivers, health care practitioners, and the entire health care system. The risk factors for developing dementia apply throughout the course of life and are multiple. Oral diseases such as caries and periodontal disease are more common than other chronic health conditions and increase with age. They share common risk factors with many noncommunicable diseases and can adversely affect quality of life. (Source: Dental Abstracts)
Source: Dental Abstracts - June 21, 2018 Category: Dentistry Tags: Inquiry Source Type: research
Links between oral health and systemic health
The links between oral health and systemic health are multifaceted, with complex interactions in many cases. Systemic diseases appear to influence oral health; oral health can have an impact on systemic health. Periodontitis occurs throughout the world and has some of the most prominent relationships to noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). The inflammation related to periodontal disease has the potential to enter the body through an inflamed area, inhalation, or ingestion. Periodontitis has recently been associated with higher mortality and increased risk for several NCDs, such as diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease, and...
Source: Dental Abstracts - June 21, 2018 Category: Dentistry Tags: Inquiry Source Type: research
Caries in adolescents
During adolescence, individuals undergo numerous physical and social changes, as well as changes in behavior. Few studies have focused on caries in adolescents. Some have identified certain risk factors for caries among adolescents, including lower socioeconomic status, daily consumption of sugary drinks, not eating breakfast, and infrequent tooth brushing. Relatively few of these studies are longitudinal investigations, however. With this lack of research, there is a need for better understanding the caries risk of adolescents and factors that contribute to that risk. (Source: Dental Abstracts)
Source: Dental Abstracts - June 21, 2018 Category: Dentistry Tags: Inquiry Source Type: research
Sealants on deciduous or permanent teeth
The American Dental Association (ADA) recently issued a guideline suggesting that both primary and permanent molars should be sealed to prevent caries lesions or halt the progression of any that were found. However, no distinction was made between first and second molars, and premolars were omitted entirely. To clarify the clinical performance of sealants in various types of teeth, current relevant randomized clinical studies were surveyed. (Source: Dental Abstracts)
Source: Dental Abstracts - June 21, 2018 Category: Dentistry Tags: Inquiry Source Type: research
Comparing direct pulp capping materials
Various strategies have been used to manage vital pulp exposure in permanent teeth, including direct or indirect pulp capping and pulpotomy. The goal is to preserve pulp tissue, remove contaminated tissues, and promote the repair of the mineralized tissue barrier. Direct pulp capping involves covering a small pulp exposure with a protective wound dressing, with the aim of avoiding future root canal treatment or at least postponing it. The gold standard has been calcium hydroxide (CH), but mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) is a calcium silicate material (CSMs) that has demonstrated very good clinical results. (Source: Dental Abstracts)
Source: Dental Abstracts - June 21, 2018 Category: Dentistry Tags: Inquiry Source Type: research
Prosthodontic rehabilitation and nutrition in older adults
More older adults are retaining their natural teeth into older ages. As a result, these natural teeth are at increased risk for developing chronic dental diseases, especially when hyposalivation is a problem. Age-related systemic diseases can make it difficult to properly cleanse natural teeth as well as removable dental prostheses, which can lead to further problems. The ability to chew foods can be adversely affected by the presence of diseased teeth or the absence of sufficient occluding pairs of teeth. (Source: Dental Abstracts)
Source: Dental Abstracts - June 21, 2018 Category: Dentistry Tags: Inquiry Source Type: research
