Abstract Background: There is conflicting evidence regarding the association between vitamin D and periodontal disease. The purpose of this study was to explore that relation.
Abstract Objectives: Oral hairy leukoplakia (OHL) is caused by Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and is often associated with HIV and other immunosuppressive conditions. It is rare
ABSTRACT Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) is a collective term that includes disorders of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and of the masticatory muscles and their associated structures.
Body Download PDF Abstract Objective: To improve understanding of how patient-reported outcomes following radiation therapy for head and neck cancer may be influenced by
Body Download PDF Abstract Various definitions, classifications and theories been ascribed to bruxism. Knowledge gained through expanding research initiatives have transformed some of the
Body Abstract Pre-eruptive intracoronal resorption (PEIR) appears as a radiolucent lesion in the coronal dentine, adjacent to the dentin–enamel junction of unerupted teeth. Although
Body Sleep Bruxism A common sleep disorder defined as a repetitive jaw–muscle activity characterized by clenching or grinding of the teeth and/or by bracing or
Body Abstract Reconstruction of large mandibular defects, whether involving the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) or not, has historically been achieved with autogenous grafts, such as free
Body Presentation Population Patients with recent restorations (e.g., amalgam and resin restorations, crowns) or trauma Medically-compromised patients Signs Large/deep restorations and crowns (broken, leaking, open
Body Peri-implantitis Infectious disease that causes an inflammatory process in the soft and hard tissues surrounding an osseointegrated implant, leading to the loss of
Body Download PDF Abstract Paresthesia is a neurosensitivity disorder caused by injury to the neural tissue. It is characterized by a burning or twinging
Body Extensive Odontogenic Infection Patients will be lethargic, in severe pain, have difficulty speaking or swallowing. Trismus is present most of the time. Presentation
