Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between the width of 3 or 4 fingers of one hand and maximum mouth

This review discusses current trends in the development of dentin adhesives and the possibility that some classes of currently available adhesives are too hydrophilic. Manufacturers

Objective: To perform a systematic literature review and meta-analysis on the effectiveness of interventions used in the management of acute apical abscess in the permanent

Background: Light-emitting diode (LED) curing lights offer advantages over quartz–tungsten–halogen (QTH) lights, but the first-generation LED lights had some disadvantages.Purpose: This study compared a second-generation

Professional obligations to curb the prevalence of cigarette smoking reflect the importance of this preventable risk factor for innumerable diseases. These include chronic obstructive pulmonary

Ameloblastic carcinoma is a rare malignant lesion with characteristic histologic features and behaviour that dictates a more aggressive surgical approach than that of a simple

A significant number of edentulous patients with complex treatment needs are seen in private practice and faculties of dentistry. The American College of Prosthodontists has

Recurrent infection with herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV1), called herpes simplex labialis (HSL), is a global problem for patients with normal immune systems. An effective

Objective: This study was undertaken to characterize 9 currently available proprietary flowable composites with respect to key properties of flow, flexural strength, stiffness (modulus of

Background: Dentists generally use a viewbox as the primary source of illumination when examining radiographs. Secondary sources of illumination (i.e., light other than that originating

Mesiodentes are the most common supernumerary teeth, occurring in 0.15% to 1.9% of the population. Given this high frequency, the general dentist should be knowledgeable

Objective: To test and describe the use of various combinations of mechanical and chemical techniques for enamel reduction to obtain a smooth surface.Methods: Bovine teeth