Correspondence to: Jacks Jorge Departamento de Diagnóstico Oral, Faculdade de Odontologia de Piracicaba – UNICAMP Avenida Limeira 901, CP 52 CEP: 13414-018 Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil Phone:: +55 19 2106-5317 Fax: +55 19 2106-5218 E-mail: [email protected] Abstract The aim of the present study is to describe a new technique for the mandibular first molar extraction based on tooth section i...

A case is described in which a fragment of a fractured incisor was embedded in the tongue. The possible mechanism by which this unusual event occurred is discussed. The need to investigate all soft tissue lacerations occurring in the presence of coronal tooth fractures is emphasized.

The recognition and treatment of feline dental and oral lesions are important components in the successful management of feline health. Dental and oral lesions in cats may have a variety of presentations and treatment options. Feline dental and oral lesions include: periodontal disease, tooth resorptive lesions, fractured teeth, mandibular swelling, perialveolar osteitis, gingivostomatitis, fel...

The recognition and treatment of feline dental and oral pathology is an important component in successful management of feline health. Dental and oral lesions in cats may have a variety of presentations and treatment options. Feline dental and oral lesions include periodontal disease, tooth resorptive lesions, fractured teeth, mandibular swelling, perialveolar osteitis, gingivostomatitis, felin...

Maxillary tuberosity fractures during molar teeth extraction can occur commonly in dental practice; however, very few cases are reported and discussed in the literature. This article presents a case of large fracture of maxillary tuberosity during extraction of first maxillary molar tooth and its conservative treatment outcomes.

PURPOSE The aim of this study was to evaluate the mode of fracture and resistance of partial ceramic restorations of posterior teeth. MATERIALS AND METHODS Thirty healthy upper premolars were selected and divided into three groups (n = 10): Group 1- control, healthy unrestored teeth, group 2-teeth restored with ceramic fragments; and group 3-teeth restored with ceramic overlays. The restorati...

AIM To assess the relation between type of traumatic injury and use of pacifier at the time of a fall accident in 0- to 2-year olds. MATERIAL AND METHODS The study draws on data from the database on traumatic dental injuries at the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Copenhagen University Hospital. RESULTS The study includes 1125 patients ≤ 2 years of age, representing a total of ...

Vertical root fracture (VRF) has been a great challenge in dentistry; most fractures often result in tooth extraction. Inflammation of tissues around the fractured root is the main reason for tooth extraction. Based on the strategic importance of some fractured teeth, treatment may be necessary and often complicated. However, performing a proper repair or even splinting the fractured segments m...

The goal of dentistry is to preserve functional dentition to promote the general health, longevity, and productivity of the horse; however, throughout recorded equine dental history, exodontia has been the primary treatment for diseased teeth. This treatment predisposes the equine dentition to subsequent periodontal disease, malocclusion, and additional tooth loss. Restorative dentistry is the ...

merization of dental composite materials during lightcuring is a leading cause of adhesive restoration failure, resulting in postoperative sensitivity, marginal staining, and recurrent caries.1 This polymerization contraction shrinkage creates stresses as high as 13 MPa between the composite material and tooth interface2 (1 MPa = 145 psi). This stress can exceed the tensile strength of the enam...