Managing Patients With Primary Incisor Root Fracture

2013-09-26

Body Primary Incisor Root Fracture Injury to a primary incisor following a traumatic injury. Diagnosis of a root fracture may be suspected but must

Managing Patients With Oral Candidiasis

2013-09-25

Body Oral candidiasis Common opportunistic infection from yeast-like organism Candida albicans. Presentation Population Typically elderly patients Infants Medically compromised individuals Signs Pseudomembranous: creamy-white soft plaques that

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

The Use of Pink Porcelain to Manage a Malposed Anterior Implant: Case Report

2013-09-06

Body Abstract Pink porcelain was used in a custom zirconia abutment with a zirconia implant-supported anterior crown to compensate for a malposed anterior implant

Pulpitis (Reversible/Irreversible)

2013-08-22

Body Pulpitis Reversible pulpitis: pulpal inflammation which should resolve once the etiology is removed (defective restorations or caries). Irreversible pulpitis: pulpal inflammation which will not

Failure of Root Canal Treatment Misdiagnosed as Neuropathic Pain: Case Report

2013-08-12

Body Abstract A patient presented with long-standing symptoms of neuropathic pain in the upper jaw. There were no signs of infection, and the patient

Implications of Dabigatran, a Direct Thrombin Inhibitor, for Oral Surgery Practice

2013-07-29

Body Download PDF Abstract Direct thrombin inhibitors, specifically orally administered dabigatran etexilate, are emerging as alternatives to warfarin for anticoagulation in the management of

Managing Postoperative Pain Following Periodontal Surgery

2013-07-12

Body Postoperative Pain Following Periodontal Surgery Pain may occur following a periodontal surgery that involves the opening of a flap, gingival grafts, or gingivectomy/frenectomy

Rehabilitation of a Patient with an Elusive Medical History and Loss of Occlusal Vertical Dimension

2013-06-10

Body Abstract In this clinical report, we describe the medical history, diagnosis and prosthodontic treatment of a 61-year-old man with a previous history of

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