1/65. One-appointment composite crown: an alternative to conventional crown and bridge.When presented with little coronal tooth structure remaining, four options exist: (1) extraction only, (2) extraction and restoration, (3) root canal therapy and a cast restoration (which may involve crown lengthening and/or orthodontic extrusion), or (4) root canal therapy and a composite/amalgam crown. A technique for the composite crown option is described with case presentations.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = ridge (Clic here for more details about this article) |
2/65. Unusual horizontal and vertical root fractures of maxillary molars: an 11-year follow-up.Intra-alveolar root fractures of posterior teeth are rare when compared with other dental injuries. This case report describes one vertical and two horizontal root fractures of teeth 3, 14, and 15. The teeth all tested normal to cold and electric pulp tests. The patient reported no history of accidental trauma, and no signs of scarring were found. These fractures were discovered during a routine full-mouth radiographic survey. All teeth were asymptomatic and in good function. During the 11 yr that followed, there was no dental treatment, except for routine periodontal maintenance. The patient had one abscess that occurred after 9 yr on tooth 3, which had to be extracted. The upper left molars are surprisingly still in function and asymptomatic. Either occlusal or lateral trauma may be the cause of these fractures. This would strongly suggest night guard appliances for patients who clench or grind. A psychological evaluation of the patient might reveal neurosis, anxiety, or stress situations affecting teeth.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.46509960840454keywords = alveolar (Clic here for more details about this article) |
3/65. Resin-ionomer and hybrid-ionomer cements: part II, human clinical and histologic wound healing responses in specific periodontal lesions.Twenty-five subjects with a total of 50 subgingival restorations participated in this study. At the beginning of the investigation, nine teeth that were considered hopeless because of the extent of their pathology were selected for extraction to evaluate histologically the restorations and their effect on the adjacent tissues. The purpose of this article is to demonstrate the responses to the clinical applications as well as to the placement of resin-ionomers in subgingival lesions. Clinical and histologic evidence of epithelial and connective tissue adherence to resin-ionomer restorative materials was observed during the healing process.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.0010030077940555keywords = process (Clic here for more details about this article) |
4/65. Surgical extrusion of a cervically root-fractured tooth after apexification treatment.A case is reported in which an incisor fractured below the alveolar crest 6 months after completion of apexification treatment was surgically extruded for prosthetic coronal restoration. After the surgical procedure, a dowel post was placed in the root canal, a core was built using glass-ionomer cement, and a porcelain veneer crown restoration was completed. The 24-month follow-up examination after surgical, endodontic, and prosthetic treatments showed that the tooth was clinically and radiographically healthy and functioned well.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.46509960840454keywords = alveolar (Clic here for more details about this article) |
5/65. Successful root coverage: a human histologic evaluation of a case.connective tissue grafts combined with pedicle grafts (subepithelial grafts) have been shown to be effective in obtaining root coverage. Unfortunately, little is known about the histology of the results in humans. This is a case report of a tooth with a recession defect that was treated with a subepithelial graft. Complete root coverage was obtained. However, at 5 months postoperative the tooth had to be extracted because of a vertical root fracture. With the patient's permission, a small collar of tissue was removed with the tooth. The sample was processed and evaluated histologically. The results revealed areas of regeneration, with new bone, cementum, and connective tissue attachment coronal to the original gingival margin. No bone grafts or guided tissue regeneration membranes were used. This case report confirms that regeneration is possible with subepithelial grafts.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.0010030077940555keywords = process (Clic here for more details about this article) |
6/65. Root extrusion, a practical solution in complicated crown-root incisor fractures.Implants and fixed and removable prostheses are very successful in replacing missing units but their cost can be inhibitory to a number of patients. In addition fixed and removable prostheses can be destructive to sound abutment teeth and can result in damage to dental and soft tissue. This report describes the restoration of a tooth with a complicated incisor crown-root fracture that extended below both the gingival cuff and the alveolar crest, by using remaining tooth tissue. The restoration was completed after root extrusion with a cast post, diaphragm and core, and porcelain crown.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.46509960840454keywords = alveolar (Clic here for more details about this article) |
7/65. Bonded arch bars to manage traumatic injuries to the teeth and alveolar bone.A simple, rapid, painless, and bloodless method of successfully treating avulsed and partially avulsed teeth with or without associated dentoalveolar fractures is presented for management by the general practitioner in the office. It is a bonding technique with the key elements being a prefabricated malleable mesh backed arch bar in combination with any light curing composite procedure that is standard in the individual's office.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 2.3254980420227keywords = alveolar (Clic here for more details about this article) |
8/65. Ridge preservation of dentition with severe periodontitis.Severe loss of alveolar bone height and width can occur following the removal of teeth with advanced periodontitis. This compromise of the alveolar bone can limit the options available for achieving an acceptable dental restoration. Two case reports are presented of alveolar ridge augmentation after tooth removal and before implant placement using bone grafting and a biodegradable membrane. The resultant alveolar ridges in both patients were adequate for the placement of dental implants.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 2.3603984336182keywords = alveolar, ridge (Clic here for more details about this article) |
9/65. Clinical considerations for reattachment of tooth fragments.Trauma to anterior teeth is relatively common among children and teenagers; it has been estimated that approximately one quarter of the population under the age of 18 years sustain traumatic injury in the form of anterior crown fracture. Reattachment of a fractured fragment to the remaining tooth can provide esthetically pleasing results provided that the fragment is available. In this report, a systematic clinical approach through evaluation of periodontal, endodontic, coronal, and occlusal aspects is presented to help dentists analyze the factors affecting selection of techniques and materials. In addition, use of adhesive materials for tooth fragment reattachment is illustrated. Modifications of the reattachment process, including placement of veneer and radicular post, are also discussed.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.0010030077940555keywords = process (Clic here for more details about this article) |
10/65. Repair of untreated horizontal root fractures: two case reports.Intra-alveolar root fractures of incisor teeth are more frequent than other dental injuries. These case reports describe two untreated horizontal root fractures of the maxillary right central incisors. patients reported accidental trauma, which occurred several years ago. These fractures were discovered during a routine full-mouth radiographic survey. Teeth were asymptomatic and tested vital to electric pulp tests.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.46509960840454keywords = alveolar (Clic here for more details about this article) |
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