1/29. An unusual case of a relationship between rosacea and dental foci.rosacea is a chronic disorder affecting the facial convexities, characterized by frequent flushing, persistent erythema, and telangiectases. During episodes of inflammation, additional features are swelling, papules, and pustules. The exact etiology of this dermatitis is unknown, and theories abound. Infectious foci, especially dental foci, seem to be rarely associated with the onset and progression of this disease. Dermatologic treatments are determined by the severity of the disease. But eradication of infectious foci, and in this case eradication of dental foci, may generate a significant improvement and may lead to a recovery.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = dental (Clic here for more details about this article) |
2/29. The periodontal management of a patient with a profound immunodeficiency disorder.A case of severe, uncontrolled periodontal disease in a patient with a profound immunodeficiency disorder is reported. The periodontal disease was noted before the age of 10 years and is generalized, with marked associated alveolar bone loss, even threatening a mandibular fracture. Severely involved teeth were allowed to exfoliate, and extractions were avoided. At the age of 17 years, the patient now has only nine remaining teeth. The management adopted and alternative approaches are critically reviewed. The implications of the dental findings for current concepts of the pathogenesis of periodontal disease and dental caries are discussed.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.33333333333333keywords = dental (Clic here for more details about this article) |
3/29. microbiology of subgingival plaque from children with localized prepubertal periodontitis.Localized prepubertal periodontitis has been described as a host-defect mediated form of bacterially induced periodontitis, with an early onset and rapid progression around a few teeth in children prior to puberty. To further our understanding of the etiology of this disease, we have examined the microbiological components of subgingival dental plaque in 9 children with localized prepubertal periodontitis to determine if patterns of putative pathogens existed, and have compared these results with those obtained from 4 children with no periodontitis. Subgingival plaque samples were plated onto a selective medium for actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans and onto a non-selective medium for anaerobes, and the predominant cultivable microbiota of 2 sites per child was determined. The subgingival microbiota of children with localized prepubertal periodontitis clearly differs from non-diseased children in the detection of high levels of several suspected pathogens, including A. actinomycetemcomitans, bacteroides intermedius, eikenella corrodens, and capnocytophaga sputigena. These putative pathogens were found in various combinations. These findings suggest that localized prepubertal periodontitis is associated with specific subgingival bacteria which are generally not found in children without periodontitis.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.16666666666667keywords = dental (Clic here for more details about this article) |
4/29. Oral midazolam for adults with learning disabilities.This paper demonstrates how oral midazolam can be employed as an alternative method of behaviour management to general anaesthesia for the dental treatment of people with learning disabilities. A range of treatments, from scaling to root canal therapy, can be carried out successfully using the sedation technique outlined. The advantages of sedation include reduced morbidity and mortality. Treatment outcomes are also likely to be improved as root canal therapy and periodontal care can be carried out over a number of visits rather than a single treatment session under general anaesthesia. Oral sedation with midazolam should improve the scope of dental treatment available to patients with disabilities.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.33333333333333keywords = dental (Clic here for more details about this article) |
5/29. Oral diagnosis of Behcet disease in an eleven-year old girl and the non-surgical treatment of her gingival overgrowth caused by cyclosporine.A case of an eleven-year old girl with Behcet disease is presented. Non-surgical treatment of gingival overgrowth caused by the use of cyclosporine was successfully treated. This case emphasizes the need for cooperation between the medical and dental professionals and the responsibility of dental professionals to lead the diagnosis of systemic diseases like Behcet.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.33333333333333keywords = dental (Clic here for more details about this article) |
6/29. Enhanced periodontal response and esthetics of implant-supported bridge by the use of galvanoforming technique: case report.BACKGROUND: Galvanoforming restorations have been placed over the past 15 years successfully. They offer several advantages over alloy restorations, including enhanced response to the periodontal tissues, biocompatibility, and superior esthetics. PURPOSE: The purpose of this report is to show the use of the galvanoforming process in dental implant restorations to transfer the benefits of this technique. MATERIALS AND methods: Two standard Branemark fixtures were placed submerged in the lower mandible for the restoration of a three-unit bridge. The impression was taken at fixture level, and two cast individual telescope abutments were inserted. The galvanoforming restoration was seated conventionally without any screw retention. RESULTS: An implant-supported galvanoforming bridge is functioning successfully. The use of biocompatible materials does not compromise the stability of the restoration; instead, the effect on the periodontal tissues is excellent, resulting in less plaque accumulation and bleeding on probing. Microgaps were avoided by conventional seating on the individual telescope gold abutments, revealing superior occlusal esthetics. CONCLUSIONS: This case report demonstrates the practicability of the biocompatible galvanoforming procedure for implant-supported restorations enhancing periodontal response and esthetics.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.16666666666667keywords = dental (Clic here for more details about this article) |
7/29. Clinical and microbiological changes in a child with rapid alveolar bone loss and refill.A 10-year-old Japanese girl with severe tooth mobility in her lower permanent incisors was examined clinically, as well as radiographic and microbiological means. The incisors had severe alveolar bond loss and pocket depths exceeding 7 mm at the first visit, however, 10 periodontal bacteria were not detected in subgingival plaque samples taken from the lower central incisors using a 16S rRNA-based polymerase chain reaction method. Periodontal treatment consisting of mechanical debridement and antibiltic medication resulted in a significant improvement of the clinical parameters. Three months after the first examination, dental radiographs showed refilling of alveolar bone in the region. Further, microbiological examinations after remission detected only oral microflora commonly found in health children including A. actinomycetemcomitans. Based on the clinical, readiographic, and microbiological findings, the present case was diagnosed as acute periodontitis.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.16666666666667keywords = dental (Clic here for more details about this article) |
8/29. Dentofacial findings in Down's syndrome: report of case.Provision of dental services to the mentally subnormal in our society is relatively neglected. A patient with Down's syndrome who sought dental treatment is reported. Following the assessment of the patient, he needed orthodontic-surgical treatment and scaling and polishing. The former was not given due to the cost, complications and stress of such an involving procedure vis-a-vis the benefit to such a patient. However, patient received thorough scaling and polishing with emphasis on routine 6-monthly dental check-ups given. Handicapped individuals are beginning to seek dental services and the percentage of them doing so is likely to increase as more of such individuals are now staying in the normal home setting. Early preventive treatments for such patients are encouraged. Therefore, the dentists and the rest of the therapy team should be sensitized to face the challenge of providing services to them.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.66666666666667keywords = dental (Clic here for more details about this article) |
9/29. Accidentally induced periodontitis in primary dentition: longitudinal examinations of periodontal bacteria and clinical conditions.periodontitis is very rare in the primary dentition although it can be accidentally induced in young children. The purpose of this study was to describe a case of periodontitis in a 4-year-old child, which was accidentally induced by insertion of small plastic tubes into the dental cervix of the primary incisors during play, and to discuss the clinical, radiographic, and microbiological findings. Removal of the plastic tubes resulted in resolution of the periodontal condition. prevotella nigrescens and campylobacter rectus were detected in subgingival plaque samples from the affected teeth at every examination, whereas porphyromonas gingivalis, treponema denticola, prevotella intermedia, and bacteroides forsythus were never found during the two-year observation period. The clinical and microbiological results suggest that the type of periodontitis caused by such an incidence is not progressive, unlike other periodontal diseases such as prepubertal and juvenile periodontitis.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1.1666666666667keywords = dental (Clic here for more details about this article) |
10/29. Periodontal management of an adolescent with Down's syndrome--a case report.A case of periodontitis in a young adolescent Japanese girl with Down's syndrome is presented in this report. The patient received a monthly preventive course of dental care consisting of mechanical plaque control and oral hygiene instruction. After 2.5 years she recovered from progression of periodontal disease both clinically and microbiologically. The importance of clinical care for periodontitis in Down's syndrome patients is discussed.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.16666666666667keywords = dental (Clic here for more details about this article) |
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