Many soft-tissue grafting solutions are available for reconstruction and restoration of volume and esthetics of keratinized attached mucosa at compromised periodontal and peri-implant interfaces. Presence of healthy soft tissues is…
Burning mouth syndrome/glossodynia and trigeminal neuropathic conditions can have serious negative impact on a patient’s overall quality of life. These conditions are often hard to diagnose and even harder to…
The oral health care provider sees a significant number of patients in his or her practice who suffer from systemic diseases affecting the ability to clot. These medical issues can…
For the general dentist, the use of BTA and dermal fillers confers the ability to exert control over the soft tissues surrounding the mouth to better create a harmonious smile….
Excessive gingival display or “gummy smile” is a growing concern to dental patients and often considered detrimental to an esthetic smile. Gingival display of more than 4 mm of gingiva is…
Opioid addiction has reached epidemic proportions in the United States and it is thought that the problem started with the prescription for legal pain medications by health care professionals, particularly…
Abstract Odontogenic keratocyst (OKC) shows a high rate of recurrence, so aggressive treatment has been recommended. However, if the patient is a child and still has unerupted permanent teeth in…
Abstract Purpose Natural products can have an important role in caries control through their inherent biological abilities. Aim The aim of the study was to compare thel remineralizing potential of…
Abstract We report a case of ameloblastic fibro-odontoma (AFO) in the mandibular molar region. A Japanese boy aged 6 years 8 months visited the Pediatric Dentistry Clinic of Osaka University…
Abstract Background Dental caries is a widespread infectious disease caused by environmental and genetic factors. Thus far, studies have identified several environmental factors influencing dental caries; however, little remains known…
1 Introduction A dentigerous cyst is the second most common form of odontogenic cyst, after radicular cysts. The cyst is more common in the mandible than in the maxilla, and…
Abstract Objective The objective of the present in vitro study was to evaluate the influence of endodontic irrigation systems on the removal of smear layer and ion diffusion of calcium…
Abstract This report presents a rare case of birooted bilateral maxillary primary canines. A Japanese girl aged 8 years 10 months was referred to the Pediatric Dentistry Clinic of Osaka…
Abstract In this paper, we report two rare cases of foreign body oral injuries caused by forks inserted tightly into both sides of the lingual interdental spaces between the mandibular…
Abstract Purpose To evaluate root dentin pH changes using different calcium hydroxide medications in primary and permanent molar root canals. Methods Sixty primary and 60 permanent molar roots were prepared…