Atypical root resorption following root fractures in primary teeth
Nam, Ok Hyung / Kim, Mi Sun / Kim, Gyu-Tae / Choi, Sung ChulPage 793 - 797Atypical root resorption (ARR) is the condition of a superficial and circumferential resorption process along the lateral and/or apical root surface of a primary maxillary incisor. This case series demonstrates longitudinal observations of six patients with atypical root resorption following root-fractured primary incisors. The characteristics of atypical root resorption were different from pathologic root resorption. (Source: Quintessence International)
Source: Quintessence International - October 13, 2017 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Bleaching efficacy of ozone/hydrogen peroxide versus hydrogen peroxide/ozone application
AL-Omiri, Mahmoud K. / Hassan, Ra'ed S. Abul / Kielbassa, Andrej M. / Lynch, EdwardPage 783 - 791Objective: To compare the efficacy of tooth bleaching after using ozone, before and after application of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2).Method and Materials: In total, 120 extracted teeth were assigned to three groups (n = 40 in each group). Teeth were bleached using 38% H2O2 application for 20 minutes followed by use of the ozone (delivered by means of the healOzone X4 device) for 60 seconds in group 1, via ozone for 60 seconds then 38% H2O2 for 20 minutes in group 2, and via 38% H2O2 for 20 minutes (plus normal air, delivered by th...
Source: Quintessence International - October 13, 2017 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Treatment of single and multiple Miller Class I and III gingival recessions at crown-restored teeth in maxillary esthetic areas
Sculean, Anton / Cosgarea, Raluca / Katsaros, Christos / Arweiler, Nicole Birgit / Miron, Richard John / Deppe, HerbertPage 777 - 782Objective: To clinically evaluate the outcomes following surgical coverage of single and multiple Miller Class I and III gingival recessions at crown-restored teeth in the esthetic area by means of the modified coronally advanced tunnel (MCAT).Method and Materials: Eight systemically healthy patients (5 females) with a total of 23 single or multiple maxillary Miller Class I or III gingival recessions were consecutively treated with MCAT in conjunction with a subepithelial connective tissue gr...
Source: Quintessence International - October 13, 2017 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Editorial: We can do more: The role of dentists extends beyond traditional dentistry
Eliav, EliPage 775 - 775 (Source: Quintessence International)
Source: Quintessence International - October 13, 2017 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Implant and endodontic treatment selection are influenced by patients' demographic characteristics, insurance status, and medical history: A retrospective cohort study
Chatzopoulos, Georgios S. / Wolff, Larry F.Page 753 - 764Objective: The aim of this study was to examine any potential association between demographic characteristics, socioeconomic status, dental insurance, and medical and tobacco history between patients that received endodontic treatment or extraction and implant treatment in a university dental clinic.Method and Materials: Dental charts of patients who received root canal treatment and implant therapy were retrieved from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry records. Age at the time of the procedure, gender, medical history, tobacco use, dental insurance stat...
Source: Quintessence International - September 11, 2017 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
