Purpose: There have been anecdotal reports of low bond strength with autocured resin composite materials, particularly when light-cured bonding agents that combine primer and adhesive
Purpose: This investigation was performed to evaluate the effect of cyclosporine alone and in combination with nifedipine on gingival overgrowth.Methods: One hundred and nineteen patients
These consensus recommendations for the diagnosis and management of dentin hypersensitivity were developed by a broadly constituted board of dentists and dental hygienists drawn from
Objective: To perform a systematic literature review and meta-analysis on the effectiveness of interventions used in the emergency management of acute apical periodontitis in the
Various clinical reports on the reconstruction of gingival recession defects have been published in the past decade. Several techniques have been used to achieve root
Background: Contrary to the situation for amalgam restorations, obtaining acceptable proximal contacts with posterior composite restorations can be difficult. Proximal contacts that are less than
The premise of this review is that patients’ satisfaction (and hence compliance) with partial denture therapy may be better if they are more fully informed
During planning for treatment involving cast removable partial dentures (RPDs), it is important to remember that the 2 major reasons why patients seek this treatment
This evidence-based study of the literature investigated the relationship between pacifier use (with and without sweetening and prolonged or short-term) and early childhood caries (ECC).
Chronic mental illness and its treatment carry inherent risks for significant oral diseases. Given the shift in treatment regimens from the traditional institutionally based approach
Success rates for titanium dental implants in the anterior mandible are very high. Because of these success rates, as well as lower costs, it is
Background: The frequency of pharyngoplasty after initial repair of cleft palate is a direct measure of the success or failure of the primary palatal repair
