Surgical extrusion for crown-root and cervical root fractures
Crown-root and cervical root fractures present a restorative challenge due to sub-gingival position of the fracture margin. . A number of treatment approaches have been proposed, crown lengthening,...
View ArticleReview suggests that Cone Beam Computed Tomography may have role in diagnosis...
While Computed Tomography (CT) is a well-established diagnostic tool in many areas of medicine it is only since the development of Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) that is use in dentistry is...
View ArticleOral piercings-tooth and gum damage common suggests review
Twelve observational studies were included in this review which suggested that lip and tongue piercings increased the risk of gum and tooth damage . The relative risk for tooth damage with lip...
View ArticleFerrule effect improved outcomes in endodontically treated teeth?
The majority of the included studies in this review of the ferrule effect in-vitro studies ( 32 out of 37) and while they indicate greater longevity in teeth with ferrules further information is needed...
View ArticleRigid and non-rigid connections between implants and teeth: biological and...
Mark-Steven Howe assesses a systematic review looking at the impact of rigid and non-rigid connectors between natural teeth and implants on the biological, functional and/or the prosthetic complication...
View ArticlePulp survival after tooth fracture
This review assessing factors related to pulp survival after tooth fracture included 24 studies (4 RCTs, 6 prospective cohort studies, 12 retrospective cohorts, and 2 case-control studies). However the...
View ArticleOral piercing and oral complications
This review examining the association between oral manifestations and the use of oral piercings included 54 studies. Damage to periodontal health and tooth structure were the most commonly reported...
View ArticleMandibular overdentures – stud or ball retained?
This review of the clinical performance and self-reported patient outcomes of ball and stud attachments as mandibular overdenture retainers included 17 studies. While greater patient satisfaction was...
View ArticleOrofacial injuries in people with cerebral palsy
This review of the prevalence of orofacial injuries in patients with cerebral palsy (CP) included 12 studies. Ten studies were included in a meta-analysis which estimates the assess the prevalence of...
View ArticleMetal or fibre posts for restoration of endodontically treated teeth?
This review of the comparative efficacy of fibre and metal posts used for the restoration of endodontically treated teeth included 25 RCTs. The findings suggest that fibre post performe better than...
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