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Spring 2010 - Dental Team

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Pediatric Dentistry

Unspoken toothache solved
Versloot J, Veerkamp JS, Hoogstraten J. The Dental Discomfort Questionnaire: the basis of a ‘Toothache Traffic Light’. Euro Arch Paediatric Dent 2009 10: 67-70.
Chewing it over
Fontana M, Catt D, Eckert GJ et al. Xylitol: effects on the acquisition of cariogenic species in infants. Pediatric Dent 2009 31: 257-266.
School inspections scrutinised
Haleem A, Khan AA, Siddiqui MI. A simplified dental examination for detection of cavitated carious lesions in school setting. Community Dent Oral Epidemiol 2009 37: 276-283.
What can broken appointment tell us?
Wang NJ, Aspelund GO. Children who break dental appointments. Euro Arch Paediatric Den 2009 10: 11-14.

Prevention

Counselling aids prevention
Kressin NR, Nunn ME, Singh H et al. Pediatric clinicians can help reduce rates of early childhood caries: effects of a practice based intervention. Medical Care 2009 47: 1121-1128.
Periodontal health and general health
Wang Z, Zhou X, Zhang J et al. Periodontal health, oral health behaviours, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. J Clin Periodontol 2009 36: 750-755.
School snack scheme assessed
Freeman, R. Oliver, M. Do school break-time policies influence child dental health and snacking behaviours? An evaluation of a primary school programme. Br Dent J 2009 206: 619-625.
Rotation-oscillation superiority
Biesbrock AR, Walters PA, Bartizek RD, Ram Goyal C, Qaqish JG. Plaque removal efficacy of an advanced rotation-oscillation power toothbrush versus a new sonic toothbrush. Am J Dent 2008 21:185-188.

Periodontology

Oral disease links with diabetes
Kaur G, Holtfreter B, Rathmann WG et al. Association between type 1 and type 2 diabetes with periodontal disease and tooth loss. J Clin Periodontol 2009 36: 765-774.
Piercing warning
Vilchez-Perez MA, Fuster-Torres MA, Figueiredo R et al. Periodontal health and lateral lower lip piercings: a split-mouth cross-sectional study. J Clin Periodontol 2009 36: 558-563.
Hand vs ultrasonic
Ioannou I, Dimitriadis N, Papadimitriou K et al. Hand instrumentation versus ultrasonic debridement in the treatment of chronic periodontitis: a randomized clinical and microbiological trial. J Clin Periodontol 2009 36: 132-141.
Power lowers plaque
Rosema NA, Timmerman MF, Versteeg PA et al. Comparison of the use of different modes of mechanical oral hygiene prevention of plaque and gingivitis. J Periodontol 2008 79: 1386-1394.

Implants

Implant loss factors studied
Koldsland OC, Scheie AA, Aass AM. Prevalence of implant loss and the influence of associated factors. J Periodontol 2009 80: 1069-1075.
Implants with bone grafts
Kahnberg KE. Immediate implant placement in fresh extraction sockets: a clinical report. Int J Oral Maxillofacial Implants 2009 24: 282-288.
Power toothbrush safety
Vandekerckhove B, Quirynen M, Warren PR et al. The safety and efficacy of a powered toothbrush on soft tissues in patients with implant-supported fixed prostheses. Clin Oral Investig 2004 8: 206-210.
Epilepsy and implant treatment
Cune MS, Strooker H, van der Reijden WA et al. Dental implants in persons with severe epilepsy and multiple disabilities: a long-term retrospective study. Int J Oral Maxillofacial Implants 2009 24: 534-540.

Orthodontics

Reducing pain during orthodontics
Minor V, Marris CK, McGorray SP et al. Effects of preoperative ibuprofen on pain after separator placement. Am J Orthodont Dentofacial Orthopedics 2009 136: 510-517.
Enhancing informed consent
Kang EY, Fields HW, Kiyak A et al. Informed consent recall and comprehension in orthodontics: traditional vs improved readability and processability methods. Am J Orthodont Dentofacial Orthopedics 2009 136: 488.e1-13.
Is yoghurt good for ortho patients?
Cildir SK, Germec D, Sandalli N et al. Reduction of salivary mutans streptococci in orthodontic patients during daily consumption of yoghurt containing probiotic bacteria. Euro J Orthodont 2009 31: 407-411.
Tooth whitening and bracket retention
Mullins JM, Kao EC, Martin CA et al. Tooth whitening effects on bracket bond strength in vivo. Angle Orthodont 2009 79: 777-783.

Infection Control

Contaminated new endo files
Gnau HL, Goodell GG, Imamura GM. Rapid chairside sterilization of endodontic files using 6% sodium hypochlorite. J Endodont 2009 35:1253-1254.
Handpiece sterilisation in practice
Smith GW, Smith AJ, Creanor S et al. Survey of the decontamination and maintenance of dental handpieces in general dental practice. Br Dent J 2009 207: E7; discussion 160-161.

Endodontics

How painful is endodontic treatment?
Segura-Egea JJ, Cisneros-Cabello R, Llamas-Carreras JM et al. Pain associated with root canal treatment. Int Endodont J 2009 42: 614-620.
Success in replantation
Frujeri Mde L, Costa ED Jr. Effect of a single dental health education on the management of permanent avulsed teeth by different groups of professionals. Den Traumatol 2009 25: 262-271.

Oral Surgery

Patients on anticoagulants
Napenas JJ, Hong CH, Brennan MT et al. The frequency of bleeding complications after invasive dental treatment in patients receiving single and dual antiplatelet therapy. J Amer Dent Assoc 2009 140: 690-695.
Caries and mesioangular eruption
Allen RT, Witherow H, Collyer J et al. The mesioangular third molar - to extract or not to extract? Analysis of 776 consecutive third molars. Br Dent J 2009 206: E23.
Can GDPs stop snoring?
Church SK, Littlewood SJ, Blance A et al. Are general dental practitioners effective in the management of non-apnoeic snoring using mandibular advancement appliances? Br Dent J 2009 206: E15.
When to remove a pulp
Hinckfuss SE, Messer LB. An evidence-based assessment of the clinical guidelines for replanted avulsed teeth. Part I: Timing of pulp extirpation. Dent Traumatol 2009 25: 32-42.

Prosthodontics

Salivary flow and complete dentures
Matsuda K, Ikebe K, Ogawa T et al. Increase of salivary flow rate along with improved occlusal force after the replacement of complete dentures. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Path Oral Rad 2009 108: 211-215.
Stone models disinfected
Lucas MG, Arioli-Filho JN, Nogueira SS et al. Effect of incorporation of disinfectant solutions on setting time, linear dimensional stability, and detail reproduction in dental stone casts. J Prosthodontics 2009 18: 521-526.