“Real-world” evaluation of AcceleDent
Miles and Fisher should be commended for attempting to contribute another “real-world” evaluation of AcceleDent (Miles P, Fisher E. Assessment of the changes in arch perimeter and irregularity in the…
Communication between doctor and patient in contemporary times
Every medical action is, ultimately, the cooperation between a conscience and a confidence. Since ancient times and even in primitive societies, the persons involved with the care of sick people—whether…
Child abuse prevention month
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month (sponsored by the US Department of Health and Human Services). Child abuse is well known to most of us because of its attention…
Use of Dental Implants in the Management of Cleft Lip and Palate
Slightly more than 1 child in 900 is born with cleft lip with or without cleft palate. Among children born with cleft lip and palate, approximately 37% are born with…
Distraction Osteogenesis Using Dental Implants
Alveolar distraction osteogenesis may offer several advantages over bone grafting alone in the treatment of vertical alveolar defects. No donor site is required; distraction of bone and surrounding soft tissue…
Facilitation of Orthodontics and Orthognathic Surgery Using Dental Implants
Conditions requiring orthodontic treatment and replacement of missing teeth in young patients are by their very nature complex. The treatment approach must be multidisciplinary, requiring the close cooperation of a…
Reconstruction of Ablative Defects Using Dental Implants
Benign and malignant conditions can result in the need for ablative surgery where segments of the tooth-bearing portions of the jaws require removal for adequate disease control. Aggressive cystlike lesions…
Rehabilitation of Trauma Using Dental Implants
The goal of replacing missing teeth while respecting otherwise untouched tooth structure and the avoidance of crown reduction in bridge preparation make the use of dental implants an ideal option…
Use of Dental Implants in the Management of Dental Malformations
Dental anomalies include structural defects in enamel and dentin, fusion of teeth, and hamartomas such as odontomas. Enamel defects occur as a heterogenous spectrum of types, with different genetic etiologies,…
Dental Implants, Growth of the Jaws, and Determination of Skeletal Maturity
In this article, the authors examine the optimal time for dental placements in young individuals and emphasize the importance of ensuring skeletal maturity has been reached, except in some situations…
