Retention of Metal-Ceramic Crowns with Contemporary Dental Cements
from Journal of the American Dental Association
New types of crown and bridge cement are in use by practitioners, and independent studies are needed to assess their effectiveness. The authors conducted a study in three parts and to determine how well these new cements retain metal-ceramic crowns.   More
 

Decoding Forensic Clues in the Teeth
from AOL News
For Dave Antunovic, forensic dentistry began with Erebus. Sitting in a lecture about the 1979 Mt Erebus plane crash not long after the tragedy occurred, the young dentist was struck by the work done by forensic dentists to help identify the 257 people killed. He credits that lecture with sparking his own career as a decoder of teeth. The gamut of work forensic dentists are called upon to do includes age estimation, matching bite marks to teeth, and identifying how facial injuries might have been caused by examining damage to the teeth and mouth.  More
 

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Angiogenic and Lymphangiogenic Microvessel Density in Recurrent Pleomorphic Adenoma
from Wiley InterScience
Recurrent pleomorphic adenoma is an uncommon and challenging disease. The aim of this study was to determine if there is a difference between RPA and the pleomorphic adenoma without recurrence related to tumor blood and lymphatic vascularization. Moreover, we compared the microvessel density between cell-rich areas (predominance of epithelial cells) and cell-poor areas (predominance of myxoid and chondroid areas) of the stroma of PA and RPA.   More
 

Raisins May Suppress Tooth Decay
from United Press International
A healthy alternative to sugary snacks -- raisins -- may actually prevent tooth damage, U.S. researchers say. In addition to the polyphenols, flavonoids and iron in raisins, U.S. researchers also found germ-fighters that may suppress tooth disease. One of the many antimicrobial phytochemicals found in raisins -- oleanolic acid -- has been shown to suppress the tooth disease-causing Streptococcus mutans biofilm.  More
 

Thommen Medical Announces Chairside Implant Conditioning
from Medical News Today
Thommen Medical, a leading Swiss company in the area of the oral implantology, will officially launch the latest products in the evolution of implant surface technology, APLIQUIQ and INICELL, at the 2009 AAOMS Meeting in Toronto. The introduction of APLIQUIQ and INICELL brings about a new era in state of the art implant dentistry. For the first time, the power is in the hands of the clinician.  More
 

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Weak Evidence Suggests Scaling and Root Planing May Help People with Diabetes Improve Glycemic Control
from Journal of the American Dental Association
Do adults with diabetes who receive periodontal therapy experience improved glycemic control compared with similar patients who do not receive periodontal treatment? Researchers conducted a search of seven databases with no language restrictions and publication dates from January 1976 to December 2007. They followed a clear protocol, with two independent reviewers identifying studies and extracting data. The authors considered studies for inclusion if they were original interventional investigations and involved human subjects for whom glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels were reported.  More
 

Early Loading of Nonsubmerged Titanium Implants with a Chemically Modified Sand-Blasted and Acid-Etched Surface
from Osseo News
The aim of this prospective case series study was to evaluate the short-term success rates of titanium screw-type implants with a chemically modified sand-blasted and acid-etched (mod SLA) surface after three weeks of healing.  More
 

Third-generation Dentist Takes Uncommon Approach to Oral Health
from Daily Record
For Dr. Sharon Brackelmanns of Randolph, dentistry can truly be said to be in her blood. Her maternal grandfather had royal clientele in Europe, and he was joined in his practice by his wife. Her late mother, Katja Brackelmanns, was the only woman in her class at Seton Hall Dental School (now the University of Medicine and Dentistry, New Jersey. Despite her pedigree, however, Brackelmanns feels no need to stick to certain traditions … She has studied Eastern medicine, and she offers acupuncture as part of her practice.  More
 

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