The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has requested that Endo Pharmaceuticals stop selling the reformulated version of its opioid analgesic Opana ER due to the risk for abuse. Opana ER was first approved in 2006, and Endo Pharmaceuticals changed the original formula in 2012 to make the drug harder to abuse by snorting or injecting. However, after reviewing more information about the risks of the new Opana ER formula,
Some patients and dental practitioners favor the use of nonnarcotic analgesics or opioid alternatives for treating postoperative endodontic pain, but studies on their effectiveness for this indication have been conflicting. However, a new review suggests that nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and acetaminophen are potent options. Researchers analyzed high-quality, placebo-controlled studies on the use of NSAIDs or acetaminophen for treating pain during the 24 hours after root canal treatment. They found
What motivates you to save your life? I am baffled. Just recently, I was reminded of a patient from several decades ago. His particular circumstances made me think, “What motivates you to save your life? Alvin Danenberg, DDS. While I was in practice with two other periodontists in 1990, a patient came to our office for periodontal treatment. His periodontal condition was bad, but what I learned after taking his
No matter where you go, traveling as a tourist is always an adventure, and even as a dental tourist, there are some things that everybody needs to check before hitting the road or boarding a plane. We want you to make the most of your dental experience, that’s why in the following information we’ll share with you some excellent tips for your next dental vacation. 1. Bring the Necessary Documents
U.S. dental curing light manufacturer LED Engin has been acquired by German lighting company Osram. San Jose, CA-based LED Engin will be integrated into the professional and industrial applications division of Munich-based Osram. LED Engin makes three dental curing lights and also serves the horticultural, entertainment lighting, and other markets.
Amalgam is a dental filling solution to fill out cavities or the gaps between broken teeth with material more durable than tooth-colored composite filling. It’s less likely to break under biting pressures, but it’s considered a bit of a hazard to remove when it is compromised due to its mercury content, thus necessitating safe amalgam removal. Also known as silver fillings, concerns have been raised on the safety of silver
Sleep apnea is a type of disorder that has you end up breathing shallowly or have pauses in breathing as you sleep. You can stop your breathing through sleep apnea for a period of a few seconds to whole minutes. This can happen thirty times in an hour. Afterwards, you’ll start breathing normally again, with a choking sound or a snort. To correct this, you need to avail of an
Mandibular advancement devices (MADs) are devices that hold the tongue and lower jaw forward in order to make more space for you to breathe and to prevent the reoccurrence of snoring. This is one of several appliances used for the sake of dealing with sleep apnea, specifically obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The mandibular advancement device keeps you from snoring by enlarging the collapsed or blocked air passageway with the right appliance.
How can dental practitioners and patients combat the greater susceptibility of teeth to staining immediately after bleaching? A new study tested the effectiveness of various surface treatments and waiting times at preventing staining from red wine after bleaching. Researchers bleached 100 teeth in the laboratory and then subjected them to artificial saliva or various whitening maintenance treatments, followed by immersion in red wine immediately or an hour later. They found
Thailand isn’t just a place you can go to in order to experience the South East Asian tropics in the form of beach resorts or to visit various temples for religious or cultural enrichment. It’s also a place that’s well-known for its dental tourism. Consulting and availing the services of a dentist in Thailand is so cheap that many Westerners regularly go there for international-class dental work. World-Class Dentistry with
When placing implants, protecting the sinus cavity is crucial. As anatomic limitations may mean sufficient bone is not available for traditional-length implants, 8-mm tapered or parallel wall implants may be used. But is one of these designs better? A new study compared the performance of both over a year. Researchers wanted to find out if the two types of implants differed in terms of survival rates and stability. They found
Dear Anesthesia & Pain Management Insider, Some dentists favor the use of nonnarcotic analgesics or opioid alternatives for treating postoperative endodontic pain, but results from studies on their effectiveness have been conflicting. A new review suggests that nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and acetaminophen are potent options. Find out more in our Insider Exclusive. In other Anesthesia & Pain Management Community news, household income may determine whether a patient uses an
