General Dentistry Articles
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Lingual Orthodontics: Accelerated Realignment of the “Social Six” with Piezocision™
A new application of a minimally invasive surgical approach to accelerate orthodontic movement combined with 2-dimensional lingual orthodontic treatment is presented to resolve mild crowding in the an...
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Digital Radiography in General Practice: Is It Time to Convert?
Many practitioners are hesitant to expand into digital imaging despite its many benefits. Various strategies can be used to incorporate digital intraoral radiology into a practice.
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Research Update: Adhesion
Compendium has compiled Abstracts from recently published articles in the dental literature on adhesive dentistry. These PubMed-indexed articles can be applied to a range of clinical situations.
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Enhancing the Efficiency and Efficacy of In-Office Whitening Using a Chairside Lamp
Research confirms the efficacy and efficiency of in-office whitening treatments that combine hydrogen peroxide gel and chairside light acceleration, such as the Philips Zoom Whitespeed system.
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Practical Advice for Incorporating CAD/CAM Into the Operatory
CAD/CAM technology can transform a dental practice. Learning the nuances of CAD/CAM, including the available restorative materials, can take time, but the investment can be well worth it.
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Research Update—Preventive
Abstracts from recently published PubMed-indexed articles in the dental literature on preventive dentistry offering clinical relevance to the dental practitioner.
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Update to “Antibiotic Prophylaxis: A Literature Review”
An update to “Antibiotic Prophylaxis: A Literature Review”
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Restoration Variables and Postoperative Hypersensitivity in Class I Restorations: PEARL Network Findings. Part 2
This study investigated postoperative hypersensitivity following resin-based composite restoration of occlusal caries as well as the relationship to materials and technique.
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Postoperative Hypersensitivity and Its Relationship to Preparation Variables in Class I Resin-Based Composite Restorations: Findings from the Practitioners Engaged in Applied Research and Learning (PEARL) Network
This study investigated postoperative hypersensitivity at 1, 4, and 13 weeks following resin-based composite restorations of occlusal caries and its relationship with prepreparation sensitivity and pr...
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Antibiotic Prophylaxis: A Literature Review
Guidelines for antibiotic prophylaxis are summarized to help clinicians make informed decisions that are in the best interest of their patients.
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TOOTH WHITENING: With Abundance of Whitening Products, Patients Look to Dentists for Direction
Though a popular and conservative dental treatment, tooth whitening is not without risks, and dentists should be proactive in offering their patients sound advice.
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Management of a Severely Malpositioned Replanted Avulsed Tooth: A Case Report
This case report details the treatment and follow-up of an avulsed and malrepositioned maxillary anterior tooth, which included re-extraction and replantation as well as root canal therapy.
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GERIATRIC DENTISTRY: Preparing Patients for Future Oral Healthcare Decline: What Dentists Can Do Today
Clinicians need treatment-planning strategies specific to older patients, whose oral hygiene skills typically decline as they age.
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Accelerated Esthetic Dental Results Using an Interdisciplinary Approach
Surgically accelerated orthodontics, combined with Kois diagnostic principles, is described as an alternative approach for patients who might otherwise avoid treatment due to esthetic concerns about t...
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Comparison of Clinical Efficacy of Three Professionally Applied Pastes on Immediate and Sustained Reduction of Dentin Hypersensitivity
This study compared the clinical efficacy of an in-office desensitizing paste to that of a paste containing CPP-ACP with 0.2% NaF and a fluoride-free pumice prophylaxis paste on dentin hypersensitivit...
