The pediatric dentist is in a unique position to positively influence the development of the face of a child. Clinically, the child’s face and related skeletal structures can be altered while growth is taking place, and the overall health and appearance of the child can be improved. The changes can be incredible, giving the pediatric dentist, the parents, and the patient a marvelous sense of ac...

Who does not know the feeling of uneasiness before going to the dentist? Certainly many have, and about 30% of the population reports to be actually afraid of going to the dentist. In some cases these fears are due to traumatic childhood experiences which can trigger palpitations, sweating, or a gagging reflex during dental treatment, but also sleeping problems the night before the dental visit...

option in clinical dentistry, requiring proper diagnosis and case selection. Patients present with variable osseous anatomy at the proposed implant location, often making it difficult for the dentist to determine if sufficient bone is present in which to place an implant. Using 2-dimensional radiography (including panoramic, periapical, and bitewing radiographs), which may not allow the dentist...

This article discusses a “simplified fixed implant prosthetics” (SFIP) protocol that offers the entire implant team simplicity and increased predictability for fixed implant prosthetics.1 The restorative dentist only has to take a crown and bridge impression to provide the final fixed implant prosthesis. The protocol involves the implant surgeon following a 2-step process of making an index imp...

background and aims. temporomandibular disorders (tmd) account for the most common orofacial pains rising from musculoskeletal origin. the aim of this study was to investigate the level of knowledge, attitudes and practice of dental practitioners regarding tmd in tehran, iran. materials and methods. a questionnaire, containing 29 questions on etiology, signs and symptoms, diagnosis and treatmen...

musculoskeletal disorders commonly experienced by dental professionals can affect their health and well-being. the main aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among dentists in iran. a cross sectional study was carried out in rasht, northern iran. participants were dental workers who completed structured questionnaire on the topic of musculoskeletal disor...

Recently I happened to overhear a patient seeking a second opinion from a dentist. His first dentist had asked for a CT scan for his son’s TMJ problem. He questioned whether CT scan was important for the treatment and also wanted to know the difference between a CT scan and CAT scan. As health providers if we do not know about these investigations, sometimes it may cause great embarassment. Thi...