Body Traumatically displaced primary incisor Incidents of primary incisors displaced as a result of trauma caused by impact occur most often when a child’s
Body Immediate replantation of avulsed permanent incisor To be performed on suitable avulsed incisors with extra-alveolar time of less than 5 minutes (to avoid
Body Tuberosity fracture during extraction Sudden, intra-operative fracture of maxillary tuberosity during upper molar extraction. Presentation Common site of occurrence Upper third molars Risk
Body Abstract A woman undergoing orthodontic treatment presented with recession and reduced keratinized gingiva on teeth 31 and 41. The patient declined creation of
Body Spontaneous gingival hemorrhage A patient presents with copious gingival bleeding: Bleeding is prolonged and cannot be stopped with pressure Several such episodes have occurred
Body Delayed replantation of avulsed permanent incisor To be performed on suitable avulsed incisors with extra-alveolar time greater than 5 minutes. For extra-alveolar time of
Body “Closed lock:” disc displacement without reduction with limited opening Functional disorder of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) included within the broad category of derangements of
Body Correction The original article listed an incorrect dosage amount in the ‘Treatment’ section. It now reads: Valacyclovir 1000 mg or 1 G (orally, 3
Body Loosened Dental Implant Associated with Pain Clinically, loosening of a dental implant is characterized by increased mobility with or without pain. (Fig. 1) Radiographically,
Body Intrusion of a permanent incisor Intrusive luxation (intrusion) is the displacement of the tooth into the alveolar bone along the axis of the
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 Author’s note: As periodontists, we perform gingival augmentation procedures regularly. On occasion, a treated patient contacts their family dentist following this type of procedure
