Dental update
SCOPUS (1973-2023)
0305-5000
Anh Quốc
Cơ quản chủ quản: George Warman Publications (Pty.) Ltd.
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Dentistry (miscellaneous)
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Perceived Sources of Stress in Dental Students A 36-item questionnaire was used to investigate the stress perceived by students at Manchester Dental School to potential stressors, grouped under the headings of living accommodation, personal factors, educational environment, academic work and clinical factors. The stressors producing the highest ratings for perceived stress varied throughout the course but high values were allocated to... ... hiện toàn bộ
Tập 26 Số 3 - Trang 94-100 - 1999
Hormonal Factors in Periodontal Disease This article discusses the effects of sex steroid hormones, glucocorticoids and insulin deficiency on periodontal tissues, and the possible consequences on periodontal disease progression. The androgens and oestrogens have predominantly anabolic functions in stimulating matrix synthesis, which is applicable to periodontal repair and medication-induced gingival overgrowth. Oestrogen and pr... ... hiện toàn bộ
Tập 27 Số 8 - Trang 380-383 - 2000
Current Status of Visible Light Activation Units and the Curing of Light-activated Resin-based Composite Materials Light activation units are standard items of equipment in dental practice. It is essential to understand the many factors which affect the polymerization of light-activated resin composite materials and the choice of a light curing unit. In this respect, the development of high-intensity halogen and light-emitting diode (LED) light curing units (LCUs), many with multiple curing modes, has... ... hiện toàn bộ
Tập 37 Số 4 - Trang 214-227 - 2010
Implant Complications and Failures: The Complete Overdenture The implant-retained overdenture has been advocated as an effective method of restoring the edentulous patient with an appliance that offers significant benefits over conventional prosthetics. However, the success and survival of such appliances have been shown to vary considerably, depending on which jaw is treated: implants supporting overdentures in the maxilla have a significantly hig... ... hiện toàn bộ
Tập 28 Số 5 - Trang 234-240 - 2001
Minimally invasive long-term management of direct restorations: the ‘5 rs’ The assessment and operative long-term management of direct restorations is a complex and controversial subject in conservative dentistry. Employing a minimally invasive (MI) approach helps preserve natural tooth structure and maintain endodontic health for as long as possible during the restorative cycle. This paper discusses how minimally invasive techniques may be applied practically t... ... hiện toàn bộ
Tập 42 Số 5 - Trang 413-426 - 2015
Magnetic Retention in Prosthetic Dentistry Magnets are a popular method of attaching removable prostheses to either retained roots or osseointegrated implants. This paper reviews the development of magnets in dentistry and describes the different types of magnetic attachments that are available. The clinical applications of magnets in prosthetic dentistry are illustrated and future technological advancements indicated. Whilst diff... ... hiện toàn bộ
Tập 29 Số 9 - Trang 428-433 - 2002
Management of the Petrified Dental Patient Fear and anxiety are common responses to anticipated or actual dental treatment. This may range from slight feelings of unease during routine procedures, such as an injection or cavity preparation, to feelings of extreme anxiety long before treatment is happening. There is general agreement that anxiety constitutes a major problem for the dentist, and a barrier to optimal care for the pat... ... hiện toàn bộ
Tập 35 Số 3 - Trang 196-207 - 2008
Taurodontism – A Review Taurodontism is the morpho-anatomical change in the shape of a tooth, which involves enlargement of the body of the tooth and shortening of the roots. It has been reported in permanent and deciduous teeth, in premolars and molars and associated with certain syndromes, particularly in those involving an ectodermal defect. It has clinical implications which are relevant to both the general ... ... hiện toàn bộ
Tập 36 Số 4 - Trang 235-243 - 2009
Zirconia-Based All-Ceramic Crowns and Bridges:Three Case Reports The search for a clinically viable all-ceramic bridge framework has been monotonous. Until recently, few materials appear to have the necessary physical and aesthetic properties. However, the development of yttrium tetragonal zirconia polycrystals, and its adoption for use in dentistry by CAD CAM technology, may hold promise as a crown and bridge framework, this being considered suitable ... ... hiện toàn bộ
Tập 33 Số 7 - Trang 401-410 - 2006
Osteomyelitis of the Mandible Secondary to Pericoronitis of an Impacted Third Molar Impacted third molars are a common reason for referral to the hospital dental service. Third molar impaction can be complicated by infection. We present two cases of osteomyelitis of the mandible developing secondary to pericoronitis of partially erupted lower third molars. One of the cases reported was recently diagnosed and treated while the other was diagnosed and treated 20 years ago.... ... hiện toàn bộ
Tập 37 Số 2 - Trang 106-108 - 2010