Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry
Volume 5, Issue 2 (2014)
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Table of contents
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Nonsyndrome Multiple Supernumerary Teeth
Abstract: Supernumerary teeth are described as the teeth formed in excess of the number found in a normal dentition. Multiple supernumerary teeth without any associated condition or syndromes are relatively uncommon. In this case report, a 22-year male showed the presence of multiple supernumerary teeth. The medical history was noncontributory, and an extra oral examination did not reveal any abnormality. This case was unique because of the presence of good intercuspal …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 1–2 Read article
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Clinical Practice: The Differential Diagnosis of Dental Pain
Abstract: In clinical dental practice, patients often present with pain in the oral cavity. While some oral pain may be generalized in nature, the clinician has to consider other factors that involve pain and discomfort. Many symptomatic teeth do not need endodontic treatment – on the contrary, they have undiagnosed occlusal problems, caries, fractures or referred pain. For the teeth needing endodontic treatment, this paper provides several modes of diagnostic methodology. …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 18–23 Read article
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Dentistry in the Hospital Emergency Room (ER)
Abstract: Diagnosis and treatment of dental-related symptomology should be conducted with the understanding that dental conditions may influence the course and conduct of medical therapy. Many people with severe orofacial pain and/or swelling come to the local hospital ER for treatment of dental problems. The economics of health care in the United States is burdened by high-cost hospital ER dental visits largely by poverty level patients having few treatment options and …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 24–30 Read article
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Thermoplastic Resins: A Novel Approach to Removable Partial Dentures
Abstract: Behind all complexities in the world stand simple solutions. In the present era of fixed prosthetic dentistry cast partial dentures are still being used owing to the anatomical and biomechanical constraints in the oral cavity. The difficulties encountered by patients with cast partial denture are an age old saga. The common problems are unaesthetic appearance of the clasp, rigidity of denture base resin, unavoidable tooth preparation, weight of the prosthesis, …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 3–8 Read article
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Comparative Evaluation of Shear Bond Strength of Three Different Generations of Adhesive to Dentin: An In Vitro Study
Abstract: The clinical use of resin composites has expanded considerably over the past few years due to increased esthetic demands by patients, new improved formulations, and simplification of bonding procedures. Novel resin composites benefits from improved filler technology and modifications of the organic matrix for a greater degree of polymerization .Improved marginal sealing around composites has reduced the frequency of unfavorable postoperative responses. The sealing ability of a composite restoration is …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 9–17 Read article