How to Manage a Pediatric Patient with Oral Ulcers

2014-01-21

Body Oral Ulcers Oral ulcers are a common clinical problem in the pediatric population. Generally, an ulcer is defined as a well-circumscribed lesion with

Managing Patients with Red or Red-White Oral Lesions

2013-11-05

Body Red or Red-White Oral Lesions Common causes of mucosal redness (erythema) include: Vasodilation: increased blood vessel diameter commonly occurring with inflammation, but also

Alternative Interim Treatment for Single-Tooth Loss and Diastema: Two Clinical Reports

2013-10-01

Body ABSTRACT Wide diastema can be a challenge when the patient demands rapid, conservative treatment. New adhesive materials and techniques provide several options for

Maintaining Perspective on Third Molar Extraction

2013-09-24

Body Summary Third molar extraction is one of the most common oral surgeries performed on Canadian patients, particularly young adults. Vigorous debate persists about

Taste Disorders: A Review

2013-09-17

Body Revised on April 23, 2015 Download PDF Abstract Taste disorders are distressing for patients. They can also pose a serious threat

C-Terminal Cross-Linking Telopeptide as a Serologic Marker for Bisphosphonate-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw: Review of 2 Cases

2013-07-04

Body Abstract With the increasing use of the bisphosphonate class of drugs, dental professionals are encountering more cases of bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw

Management of Persistent Idiopathic Facial Pain

2013-06-06

Body Persistent Idiopathic Facial Pain Constant, unremitting pain (often perceived within deep tissues) presenting extraorally and/or intraorally with variable and fluctuating intensity. Also known

Managing Patients With Necrotizing Ulcerative Periodontitis

2013-05-31

Body Necrotizing ulcerative periodontitis (NUP) Necrotizing ulcerative periodontitis (NUP) is characterized by soft tissue necrosis, rapid periodontal destruction, and interproximal bone loss. Unlike other

Management of Oral Chronic Graft-Versus-Host Disease

2013-05-29

Body Abstract Oral manifestations of chronic graft-versus-host disease (cGVHD) are a potentially significant complication of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Oral cGVHD mucosal lesions

Management of Unilateral Facial Numbness

2013-05-22

Body Unilateral Facial Numbness Possible causes of sudden onset: Trauma (including dental surgery) Acute infection (bacterial or viral [e.g., varicella-zoster virus]) Vascular event (e.g.,

Functional and Esthetic Rehabilitation of a Patient with Amelogenesis Imperfecta

2013-05-16

Body Abstract Amelogenesis imperfecta (AI) is a hereditary disorder that causes developmental alterations in the structure of enamel. In addition, tooth sensitivity, missing

How Do I Manage a Patient with Aphthous Ulcers?

2013-04-19

Body Aphthous Ulcers (also known as aphthous stomatitis, canker sores) Single or multiple ulcerations of the oral mucosa; usually self-limiting, painful, or recurrent. Presentation