In my commitment to discussing dentistry, I present a second article on medication induced gingival hyperplasia. Only a relatively small percentage of patients treated with the medications discussed on Monday will develop gingival overgrowth, it may be that these individuals have fibroblasts with an abnormal susceptibility. Fibroblasts from overgrown gingiva in these patients clearly show…
In my continuing commitment to expanding the horizons of dentistry, I’m discussing medication induced gingival hyperplasia. Today, more than twenty prescription medications are associated with gingival enlargement, with the number increasing. Drugs associated with this problem can be broadly divided into three categories: anticonvulsants, calcium channel blockers. Although the pharmacologic effect of each drug is…
Criteria for success include: 1) Absence of persistent signs/symptoms such as pain, infection, neuropathies, parathesias, and violation of vital structures 2) Implant immobility 3) No continuous peri-implant radiolucency 4) Negligible progressive bone loss (less than 0.2 mm annually) after physiologic remodelling during the first year of function 5) patient/dentist satisfaction with the implant supported restoration.…
Although this article is from a study by Nigerians, I hope you will find the information interesting and the conclusions surprisingly relevant to patients seen in dental practices in this country. The study authors, Temitope Ayodeji Esan, Adeyemi Oluniyi Olusile, Patricia Adetokunbo Akeredolu and Ayodeji Omobolanle Esan are well-known and respected teachers and researchers. …
We’re back to discussing oral health, one of our favourite subjects. Today’s blog covers a wide aspect of oral health, from sensory functioning to genetic disposition to caries. Sensory and Motor Functioning Sensory nerve endings in the craniofacial tissues are well-preserved in aging and, for the most part, have the capacity for life-long near-optimal functioning.…
Dental Laboratory London, in continuation of our commitment to expanding the horizons of dentistry, presents an overview of tooth extraction during the course of periodontal therapy The primary role of periodontal therapy is firstly to save existing teeth, and secondly replace missing teeth. During initial evaluations of the patient, as well as during the course…
In my continuing devotion to expanding the discussion on dentistry, I’m presenting an overview of periodontitis and associated systemic conditions. Periodontal disease may be more severe in individuals affected with immune system disorders, and patients infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) may have especially severe forms of periodontitis disease. The incidence of necrotizing periodontal diseases…
We’re finishing up our week discussing implants in periodontal treatments by taking a broad view of some issues in the field, including placement, failures, and maintenence. Immediate Implant Placement If an implant is to be inserted into an extraction site, the timing of the extraction is important due to the potential for post-extraction bone…
In keeping with this week’s theme of dental implants in periodontal therapy, today I’m talking about implant success. The definition of implant success can vary, based on the severity of a patient’s resorption, bone quality or more. Making an implant successful depends on a vairety of factors, outlined in this article: Implant Success Studies…
In my commitment to expanding the horizons of dentistry, I’m using this week to present an overview of dental implants in periodontal therapy. Over the last 30 years, research has validated the success of osseointegrated implants as a viable alternative to fixed or removable dentures. Today’s periodontists are extensively trained in surgical procedures to treat…
