Fig. 13.1 MORA appliance. MORA (mandibular orthopedic repositioning appliance) appliance with hard acrylic covering the posterior teeth designed to reposition the mandible in the anterior direction Consequently, in order to…
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…
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…
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…
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 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 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 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…
