Erosion in Sports
Fig. 10.1 Ubiquitous nature of sports drinks: Marketing. Sports drinks are big business (8 billion dollar per year) and are found in grocery stores, drug stores, and convenience stores, and…
of Athletic Dental Injuries
Fig. 2.1 NCAA ISS form The longevity of the NCAA ISS and its consistency in definition, denominator, and methods of data collection is unique in sports medicine literature as a…
in Sport: Role of Dentistry
Fig. 9.1 Neurometabolic cascade after traumatic injury. Cellular events: 1. Nonspecific depolarization and initiation of action potentials. 2. Release of excitatory neurotransmitters. 3. Massive efflux of potassium. 4. Increased activity…
Dentistry and Public Health: Rules, Policy, and Politics
Fig. 8.1 Impacts on mouthguard policy 8.1.1 Scientific Evidence Scientific consensus is just one of the influencing factors in creating a public policy regarding mouthguard use. The literature is generally…
Discoloration of Teeth
DISCOLORATION OF TEETH Linda Greenwall INTRODUCTION Tooth discoloration is a common problem leading patients to seek treatment to have the discoloration removed. People of various ages may be affected, and…
Tooth Whitening Materials
TOOTH WHITENING MATERIALS Linda Greenwall INTRODUCTION In the quarter century since the introduction of tooth whitening materials, there have been numerous modifications and improvements. We are currently using third-generation home…
The Home Whitening Technique
THE HOME WHITENING TECHNIQUE Linda Greenwall INTRODUCTION Home whitening is a simple technique whereby, after an initial consultation with the dentist, a mouthguard or tray is made for the patient…
Managing and Developing a Successful Whitening Practice
MANAGING AND DEVELOPING A SUCCESSFUL WHITENING PRACTICE Linda Greenwall INTRODUCTION Tooth whitening has become one of the treatments most requested by dental patients. Dentists should ensure that they are knowledgeable…
Intracoronal Bleaching of Nonvital Teeth
INTRACORONAL BLEACHING OF NONVITAL TEETH Ilan Rotstein INTRODUCTION Intracoronal bleaching of nonvital teeth involves the use of oxidizing agents within the coronal portion of an endodontically treated tooth to remove…
Treatment Planning for Successful Whitening
TREATMENT PLANNING FOR SUCCESSFUL WHITENING Linda Greenwall INTRODUCTION Planning is essential for whitening treatment because tooth whitening is normally the beginning of the esthetic journey. The dentist needs to prepare…
Single Tooth Whitening of Vital Teeth
SINGLE TOOTH WHITENING OF VITAL TEETH Linda Greenwall Many vital teeth experience some degree of mild trauma at some stage. This trauma, which is normally an impact, causes bleeding into…
Molar Incisor Hypoplasia
MOLAR INCISOR HYPOPLASIA Linda Greenwall INTRODUCTION Molar incisor hypoplasia (MIH) is a condition that affects the incisors and molar teeth. It has a varied prevalence of 2.8–25%. However, a recent…
Whitening, Therapeutic Esthetics, and Oral Health Improvement: The Future
WHITENING, THERAPEUTIC ESTHETICS, AND ORAL HEALTH IMPROVEMENT The Future Linda Greenwall INTRODUCTION With the success of tooth whitening treatments, several health benefits have emerged that can improve patients’ oral health…
