bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
A child with 18p‐syndrome: a case report
Authors: Naudi Antoniella Busuttil , Fung Diane E. 
Published: March 2008

ABSTRACT18p‐ syndrome is caused by the deletion of all or a portion of genetic material on the short (p) arm of chromosome 18. It was first described in 1963 and since then there have been a variety of clinical characteristics associated with this syndrome. The patient described presented with learning difficulties, epilepsy, a characteristic round face and anti‐mongoloid slant to the eyes. Orally he had a single maxillary central incisor and a high caries rate which necessitated comprehensive dental treatment under general anesthesia.
Duchenne muscular dystrophy — a dental healthcare program
Authors: Mielnik‐Blaszczak Prof. Maria , Malgorzata Borowska 
Published: March 2008

ABSTRACTDuchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a genetically determined disease. The chief characteristic of this clinical syndrome is a progressive degeneration of particular groups of muscles. Initially there is physical impairment, contractures, and muscular atrophy. Subsequently, the disease immobilizes the patient (ages 9 to 14 years) and severe respiratory failure occurs due to chest and vertebral column deformity. We present principies for the dental care of patients with DMD. It is important to introduce dental and prophylactic treatment at a very early age for children with DMD.
A review of the oral health of individuais with disabilities in Puerto Rico and among U.S. Hispanics
Authors: Waldman H. Barry , Perlman Steven P. , dei Valle Lydia M. Lopez 
Published: March 2008

ABSTRACTMore than 51 million U.S. civilian noninstitutionalized residents have some form of long‐lasting disability, including almost 1 million residents of Puerto Rico. The goal of this report is to review available data in an effort to stimulate recognition of the oral health needs of Puerto Rican residents with disabilities.The authors conducted a review using a series of U.S. Census Bureau reports to develop comparative relationships between Puerto Rican residents, the total U.S. population and the total U.S. Hispanic population. The review compared the proportion of these groups with disabilities, the proportion of the population who live below the poverty threshold, and oral health status.The review of available government and private agency data for the general population indicates that the percentage of Puerto Rican residents with disabilities is greater than the percentage of the total U.S. population and the total U.S. Hispanic population. In addition, compared to the total U.S. population, a greater percentage of total U.S. Hispanic children is living in poverty, has unmet dental needs, is uninsured for health services, and has not visited dentists for extended periods. Particulariy limited information is available regarding the oral health needs and services for Puerto Rican residents with disabilities.It is essential for future government and private agency surveys and reports to emphasize the economic status of the Puerto Rican population, recognize the distribution of particular disabilities among the various racial/ethnic populations, and increase general attention to the oral health of the residents of Puerto Rico with specific concerns regarding individuals with disabilities.
The use of stock fluoride trays in the management of soft tissue trauma in children who are comatose
Authors: Lindemeyer Rochelle G. 
Published: March 2008

ABSTRACTPediatric patients who are comatose may develop a neuropathological chewing or clenching reflex that results in self‐inflicted injury to the soft tissues of the oral cavity. An early and quick response to these problems may minimize the extent of soft tissue trauma. The use of a stock fluoride tray in the hospital management of a pediatric patient who was neurologically impaired and unconsciously traumatizing his oral soft tissues is described. This treatment modality may serve as an initial or interim device in managing pediatric patients with uncoordinated mandibular movements or clenching. In some instances, given the sometimes self‐limiting nature of this problem, fluoride trays may serve as the sole mode of treatment.
Fitting complete dentures after multiple tooth extraction in a patient with severe dementia
Authors: Fujisawa Toshiaki , Yokoyama Atsuro , Muramatsu Masumi , Kimura Yukifumi , Kurozumi Akihiro , Kobayashi Ichizo , Sano Hidehiko , Totsuka Yasunori , Fukushima Kazuaki 
Published: March 2008

ABSTRACTComplete dentures were constructed after tooth extraction for a 71 ‐year‐old uncommunicative patient with Alzheimer's disease. Although she had never previously used them, her husband requested the fitting of complete maxillary and mandibular dentures. Thirteen teeth were extracted under local anesthesia and intravenous sedation (IVS), followed by impression‐making under IVS. Denture fabrication and adjustment were carried out under mild physical restraint. A tissue conditioner was applied to the fitting surface of the denture base followed by regular denture adjustments. The time required for the patient to eat a meal decreased from 90 minutes without dentures to 30 minutes with dentures due to an improvement in swallowing. Important factors in the successful fitting and use of dentures in this patient were the use of IVS to control behavior during treatment, the treatment plan focused on painless denture use, and oral care by the patient's husband.
Eagle's syndrome masquerading as pain of dental origin. Case report
Authors: Aral I. Levent , Karaca I. , Güngör N. 
Published: March 2008

AbstractEagle's syndrome, also known as elongated styloid process, is a condition that may be the source of craniofacial and cervical pain. It is infrequently reported but is probably more common than generally considered. The symptoms related to Eagle's syndrome can be confused with those attributed to a wide variety of facial neuralgias and/or oral, dental and TMJ diseases. In this paper, a case of Eagle's syndrome masquerading as pain of dental origin is presented and the literature is reviewed.
Effect of tooth‐related factors on the shear bond strengths obtained with CO2 laser conditioning of enamel
Authors: Shahabi S. , Brockhurst P. J. , Walsh L. J. 
Published: March 2008

AbstractCarbon dioxide (CO2) lasers are capable of producing surface irregularities in human enamel which resemble those resulting from etching of enamel with orthophosphoric acid. This report presents the results of a laboratory study which examined the effect of selected tooth‐related variables on shear bond strength between a current generation bonding agent (Scotchbond MultiPurpose) and acid‐etched or laser‐conditioned human enamel. There were no significant differences in shear bond strength between human maxillary central incisor teeth, first premolars, and third molars in either the acid etch or laser‐conditioned groups. Polishing of enamel to give a flat surface increased the shear bond strength obtained with acid etching, but did not alter significantly bond strengths achieved with laser conditioning. There was a tendency for a higher bond strength with acid etching, but not with laser conditioning, in porcine molar enamel compared with human molar and bovine incisor enamel. In terms of the mode of operation of the laser, the repetitively pulsed mode resulted in a two‐fold improvement in shear bond strength compared with the single pulse mode. These results indicate that shear bond strengths in the order of 10 MPa can be obtained reliably on human teeth using laser conditioning with pulsed modes in the absence of any other preparation of the natural enamel surface.
Medical emergencies in dental practice and choice of emergency drugs and equipment: A survey of Australian dentists
Authors: Chapman P. J. 
Published: March 2008

AbstractThis is a report of a postal questionnaire survey of 1250 general dental practitioners regarding occurrence of medical emergencies and their choice of emergency drugs and equipment. The response rate was 65 per cent and the results showed that about one in seven practitioners had had to resuscitate a patient. The most common medical emergencies were adverse reactions to local anaesthetics, grand mal seizures, angina pectoris and hypoglycaemia (insulin shock). Nearly all respondents (96 per cent) believed that dentists need to be competent in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, just over a half (55 per cent) felt they were competent in CPR on graduation and a similar, figure (57 per cent) felt they could perform effective single person CPR for five minutes. Almost twothirds (64 per cent) had undertaken CPR courses since graduation. Additionally, the most commonly kept emergency drugs were oxygen (63 per cent) and adrenaline (22 per cent), while the most commonly kept emergency equipment was a manual resuscitator (recoil bag‐valve‐mask type) which was kept by 27 per cent of the practitioners.
Analysis of workplace injuries in a dental school environment
Authors: McDonald R. I. , Walsh L. J. , Savage N. W. 
Published: March 2008

AbstractWorkplace injuries at the University of Queensland Dental School during the period 1992–1994 were assessed to determine their incidence, and the associated indirect costs, causal factors, and appropriate preventive strategies. Overall, dental chairside assistants experienced a higher incidence of injuries than students both on a per worker and per time basis. Of the injuries with a low risk of cross‐infection, burns and scalds from sterilizing equipment, and eye injuries in laboratories were the most common. This emphasizes the importance of wearing appropriate protective equipment in areas outside the treatment zone, and the need for signage and education. Common causes of sharps injuries were burs left in handpieces, two‐handed needle recapping, and cleaning of probes in the sterilizing room. Changes to techniques and equipment would prevent such incidents. A range of factors which contribute to the calculation of indirect costs following injuries in the dental workplace are identified.
Incidence of inflammation in completely impacted lower third molars
Authors: Yamaoka Minoru , Tambo Akihiro , Furusawa Kiyofumi 
Published: March 2008

AbstractThe influence of ageing and the contact of the adjacent tooth on purulent inflammation associated with the completely impacted lower third molar was assessed in 26 patients with clinical symptoms of infection out of 800 patients who had roentgenographically‐confirmed completely impacted lower third molars. These 26 patients were 23 years of age or older. The 9 with pain alone ranged from 25 to 44 years of age, whereas the 17 patients with inflammation ranged from 29 to 67 years of age, and non‐contact to adjacent tooth was associated with purulent inflammation in older patients, indicating completely impacted lower third molars may cause pain only until 45 years of age; but purulent inflammation occurs even in the group of non‐contact to adjacent tooth after 45 years of age. The authors recommend that a completely impacted lower third molar should be removed if the risk factors of advanced age and contact with the adjacent tooth are present.
Riga‐Fedes syndrome: Natal or neonatal teeth associated with tongue ulceration. Case report
Authors: Buchanan Susan , Jenkins Christopher R. 
Published: March 2008

AbstractA case of natal teeth associated with traumatic ulceration to the ventral surface of the tongue (Riga‐Fedes syndrome) in a four week old boy is presented. On radiographic examination, two teeth, present at birth, were found to be early erupted deciduous lower central incisors. A family history of natal teeth, all involving both lower deciduous central incisors associated with trauma to the tongue during suckling, was elicited. The ulceration healed over a period of four weeks using an innovative conservative treatment regime, involving the use of Stomahesive Wafer. Four months later the only sign of any previous pathosis was a fibrous scar on the ventral surface of the tongue.
Enamel demineralization during orthodontic treatment. Aetiology and prevention
Authors: Chang H. S. , Walsh L. J. , Freer T. J. 
Published: March 2008

AbstractThe aetiology of enamel demineralization during fixed orthodontic treatment and its sequelae are discussed. A summary is given of the various methods available to assess the risk of demineralization prior to active treatment. The best preventive strategy would appear to be an assessment of risk factors prior to banding, coupled with fluoride rinses, regular reinforcement of oral hygiene, and dietary advice throughout the course of treatment.
An evaluation of bond strengths of denture repair resins by a torsional method
Authors: Thean H. P. Y. , Chew C. L. , Goh K. I. , Norman R. D. 
Published: March 2008

AbstractChemical cure resin materials are generally used in the repair of dentures. Different repair resins used may yield different results. The bond strength of three autopolymerizing resins were evaluated using a torsional test method. The results showed that Palapress and Caulk resins had a higher repair strength than Rapid Repair resin.
A case of chronic severe neutropenia: Oral findings and consequences of short‐term granulocyte colony‐stimulating factor treatment
Authors: Hastürk Hatice , Tezcan Ilhan , Yel Leman , Ersoy Fügen , Sanal Özden , Yamalik Nermin , Berker Ezel 
Published: March 2008

AbstractNeutropenia is an absolute decrease in the number of circulating neutrophils in the blood which results in susceptibility to severe pyogenic infections. Various oral findings such as periodontitis, alveolar bone loss and ulceration may be seen in neutropenic patients. A case is presented of a 6 year old girl with chronic, probably congenital, severe neutropenia with frequent respiratory tract infections, recurrent oral ulcerations and significant periodontal breakdown resembling prepubertal periodontitis. She was given granulocyte‐colony stimulating factor (G‐CSF) treatment which resulted in an increase in granulocyte count within two weeks and resolution of the neutropenic ulceration. It is suggested that G‐CSF together with dental care regimens is a promising treatment model in chronic severe neutropenia cases presenting with oral manifestations.
Minocycline and oral pigmentation
Authors: Cockings Josephine M. , Savage Neil W. 
Published: March 2008

AbstractMinocycline is a semisynthetic tetracycline used in the treatment of inflammatory acne because of its broad spectrum of activity, less common development of resistant organisms, and its anti‐inflammatory effects. A number of adverse reactions are reported, including skin and oral pigmentation. This paper details the pharmacology of minocycline and describes the pigmentation and likely mechanisms active in both hard and soft tissues. Oral pigmentation usually involves the hard tissues only and presents typically as a discrete band occupying the central zone of the alveolar mucosa and palate. As with other sites, it may persist following withdrawal of the drug. Early recognition by the dental practitioner may allow an alternative form of therapy to be sought, minimizing the likelihood of a longterm aesthetic problem.
Reducing the incidence of unerupted palatally displaced canines by extraction of deciduous canines. The history and application of this procedure with some case reports
Authors: Jacobs Stanley G. 
Published: March 2008

AbstractThe procedure of extracting the deciduous canine to reduce the incidence of the unerupted palatally displaced canine was first described in 1951, and an article solely devoted to the technique appeared in 1959. The procedure then virtually vanished until 1981. A prospective study published in 1988 created the first widespread interest in the method which now appears in major texts. Why the procedure succeeds is uncertain. In the 1950s nonresorption of the deciduous canine was thought to cause palatal deflection of its successor and therefore it appeared appropriate to extract the obstructing deciduous tooth. It has been estimated that the technique should be successful in approximately one in three of all cases in the population aged 10 to 13 years. The earlier the detection the better the prognosis, because the unerupted canine frequently moves more mesially with time. Before the procedure is attempted it is important to discuss possible outcomes with the patient. Three successfully treated cases are illustrated. The first conformed with the guidelines of having an uncrowded maxillary arch and being aged between 10 and 13 years. The second was aged 15 years 2 months at commencement. An unsuccessful surgical exposure of the permanent canines followed by extraction of the deciduous canines was carried out in the third case.
Candida‐associated denture stomatitis. Aetiology and management: A review: Part1. Factors influencing distribution of candida species in the oral cavity
Authors: Webb B. C. , Thomas C. J. , Willcox M. D. P. , Harty D. W. S. , Knox K. W. 
Published: March 2008

AbstractCandida species are yeasts and within the oral cavity, Candida albicans is the most frequently isolated. There is clear evidence that C. albicans adheres to oral surfaces including acrylic dentures and mucosa. The mechanisms of attachment differ, with candidal adhesion to inert surfaces under the control of hydrophobic and electrostatic forces and adhesion to mucosa dependent on a number of complex ligand‐recognition systems. Other factors within the oral environment such as saliva, pH, bacteria and hyphal formation have been shown to influence adhesion of candida species to surfaces in the mouth.
Identification of stroke prone patients by panoramic radiography
Authors: Friedlander Arthur H. , Friedlander Ida Kreinik 
Published: March 2008

AbstractStroke (cerebrovascular accident, CVA) is the third leading cause of death and an important cause of hospital admission and long term disability in Australia. Atherosclerotic lesions at the bifurcation of the common carotid artery are the most common cause of stroke. On occasion these lesions are partially calcified and visible on a conventional panoramic dental radiograph. The atheroma may appear either as a nodular radiopaque mass or as two radiopaque vertical lines within the soft tissues of the neck at the level of the lower margin of the third cervical vertebra (C3). These opacities are separate and distinct from the hyoid bone and variably appear above or below it. Dentists should scrupulously review the panoramic radiographs of all individuals over age 55 with medical histories of hypertension, diabetes mellitus, hypercholesteraemia and coronary artery disease, or whose behaviour includes smoking, ethanol abuse, or dietary indiscretion coupled with overweight and a sedentary lifestyle which are known to be associated with atherosclerosis and stroke.
Chondrosarcoma of the maxilla. Case report
Authors: Anil S. , Beena V. T. , Lal P. M. , Varghese Bobby J. 
Published: March 2008

AbstractChondrosarcoma is a rare malignant neoplasm of the jaws. The diagnosis of this lesion is mainly based on the histopathological appearance. A case of chondrosarcoma of the maxilla is reported. The origin of this rare tumour in the maxilla, a bone with exclusive membranous ossification, is discussed.
The effect of the mismatch between the core diameter of self‐threading dentine pins and the pinhole diameter
Authors: Bione H. M. , Wilson P. R. 
Published: March 2008

AbstractThis laboratory study incorporated the use of three different sized twist drills to prepare pinholes in extracted upper molar teeth. The diameter of each pinhole was measured. A pre‐measured selfthreading pin was then placed in each pinhole. The amount of strain created during pin placement (placement strain), the temperature rise during pin placement, the amount of strain remaining (residual strain) within the tooth structure after pin placement and the removal force (retention) were recorded for each pin.The results showed that, during the placement of a self‐threading dentine pin, the difference between the pincore diameter and the pinhole diameter was an important parameter. This difference determined the amount of strain created during pin placement, the temperature rise during pin placement, the amount of strain remaining within the tooth structure after pin placement and the retention of the pin. The placement strain, temperature rise, residual strain and retention were all greater when the pin core diameter exceeded the pin hole diameter.
Sodium hypochlorite and its use as an endodontic irrigant
Authors: Clarkson Roger M. , Moule Alex J. 
Published: March 2008

AbstractSodium hypochlorite has been used as an endodontic irrigant for more than 70 years, and is now one of the most common solutions for this purpose. The chemical properties and production of commercial sodium hypochlorite are reviewed. Domestic bleaches and an infant sanitizer are compared from the point of view of cost and ease of use—Milton being recommended where a 1% solution is required. The cost of syringes and needles for endodontic irrigation is many times greater than the hypochlorite they contain, and total annaul practice costs for hypochlorite are low. Brief quidelines for clinical use, storage, handling and disposal are included.
Comparison of health behaviour and oral/medical conditions in non‐insulin‐dependent (type II) diabetics and non‐diabetics
Authors: Kawamura Makoto , Fukuda Setsuko , Kawabata Kunio , Iwamoto Yoshifumi 
Published: March 2008

AbstractOne hundred and two dentate patients with type II diabetes mellitus and 98 non‐diabetic subjects were examined for oral conditions and metabolic state. Self‐reported health behaviour was analysed. From factor analysis four factors emerged: general health behaviour (GHB), perceived fatigue (PF), diet control (DC) and regular diet (RD). In diabetics PF, DC and RD were significantly higher than that in non‐diabetics. Patients with diabetes were more likely to control their disease through a programme of decreased kilojoule intake leading to weight management. However, they tended to tire. The mean gingivitis index was significantly higher (p<0.01) among diabetics (2.39) than among nondiabetics (1.99). The number of missing teeth was significantly higher (p<0.01) for diabetics (6.7) when compared with non‐diabetics (4.3). On the other hand, aetiological factors (plaque, calculus) and the level of dental health behaviour as expressed in the HU‐DBI scores were similar. Probing pocket depth did not differ statistically between groups. The increasing number of missing teeth in diabetics may primarily result from severe periodontitis with tooth mobility or deep pockets. Findings in this study suggest that the difference in the severity of periodontitis between diabetics and non‐diabetics was significant although aetiological factors and the level of dental health behaviour were similar.
Dermal psoriasis involving an oral split‐skin graft. case report
Authors: Dimitrakopoulos Ioannis , Lazaridis Nikolas , Scordalaki Anna 
Published: March 2008

AbstractPsoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease which very rarely affects the oral cavity. It has many forms of expression on cutaneous and mucosal surfaces. This paper describes an unusual case of psoriasis with oral involvement affecting the skin graft used to reconstruct an oral mucosal defect. Diagnosis was based on clinical and microscopic findings and confirmed by the concurrent cutaneous disease.