Sensory Adapted Dental Environment
In a world where sensory overload can make everyday experiences daunting, the dental office has long been a source of anxiety for many. For individuals with sensory sensitivities, the bright lights, loud sounds, and unfamiliar smells of a typical clinic can turn a routine visit into an overwhelming ordeal. This book explores the concept of a Sensory Adapted Dental Environment-an innovative approach designed to transform traditional dental care into a more welcoming, calming experience. By addressing the unique sensory needs of patients, these spaces aim to reduce stress and create a dental visit that is not only tolerable but truly comfortable. Through thoughtful design and mindful practices, sensory-adapted environments offer a vital step toward inclusivity in oral healthcare, especially for those with special needs.
Myofascial Pain
Myofascial pain dysfunction syndrome is a common term that is used in other medical branches outside of Dentistry. But in the last few decades, this term has been used in Dental Medicine to describe orofacial chronic pain, often abbreviated in the literature as MPDS or MYOFASCIAL PAIN (MFP). Myofascial pain (MFP) can be a very uncomfortable condition for a patient. The patient can barely move their mandible, and often there is pain in the face and head area. Sometimes, the pain may extend to neck and dorsal area. It is quite common and treatable. However, if left undiagnosed and untreated, it may develop into chronic pain with overlying psychosocial and functional problems. This may lead to further distress, anxiety and even depression. The vicious cycle may give rise to further somatic preoccupation. This major source of musculoskeletal dysfunction requires more focused attention. Its early diagnosis and treatment may help to reduce overlying psychosocial complications and the attending financial burden of chronic pain syndrome.
Corticobasal Implants
Implant supported prosthesis have opened many possibilities of replacing lost tooth. Basal implants were majorly developed as a treatment plan in atrophied maxillary and mandibular ridges and for immediate loading procedures. Basal implants are implants which are Osseo-fixated in cortical bone areas with the intention to use them in an immediate loading protocol. The demand for the restoration of function and aesthetics of the edentulous patients has kept the branch of implantology in the spotlight in the recent past.Modern dentistry has adapted to restore the various characteristics necessary for masticatory function and proper nutrition intake. The recent advances in research have led to the replacement of conventional implants in complex situations where in there is inadequate bone height, width, volume and presence of crucial anatomical structures. Basal implants can be placed avoiding critical structures and also gain anchorage to achieve excellent primary stability.
Dr. Ravindra Nanda
Dr. Ravindra Nanda is a professor and Head of the Department of Craniofacial Sciences and Chair of the Division of Orthodontics at the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine. He is part of the founding faculty of the School of Dental Medicine. He has been at the University of Connecticut since 1972 and holds an Alumni Chair in the Orthodontics Division. He is an innovator of various orthodontic appliances. His research and clinical interests include adolescent and adult orthodontics, the biology of tooth mobility, craniofacial orthopedics, biomechanics, and developing efficient mechanics to deliver orthodontic care. Currently, Nanda is the editor-in-chief of Progress in Orthodontics, the associate editor of the Journal of Clinical Orthodontics, and on the editorial board of nine national and international orthodontic journals. He has authored and edited eight textbooks and more than 200 publications and peer-reviewed journals.
Netter's Head and Neck Anatomy for Dentistry
**Selected for 2025 Doody's Core Titles(R) in Dentistry** A concise and highly visual guide to clinically relevant anatomy for dentistry, as well as a valuable resource for any healthcare professional interested in head and neck anatomy, Netter's Head and Neck Anatomy for Dentistry, 4th Edition, is an ideal text/atlas for class and exam preparation, as well as a quick review in professional practice. Concise text, high-yield tables, clinical correlations, and review questions combine to make this new edition a perfect choice for learning and remembering the need-to-know structures, relationships, and concepts, while beautiful illustrations enhance your visual mastery of the material.Includes more than 100 multiple-choice questions to help you assess your knowledge of the material and prepare for examsHelps you quickly identify clinically relevant anatomy with classic Netter illustrations, as well as new art in the Netter tradition that depicts clinically important regions and proceduresFeatures concise text and high-yield tables for fast access to important facts.Gives context and clinical meaning to the anatomy with up-to-date coverage of clinical proceduresProvides new coverage of tooth development, a new chapter on implants, and expanded information on cone beam imaging, mandible osteology, nerve block injections, and moreOffers additional features online such as images with label quizzes and a rotatable 3D skullAn eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures and references, with the ability to search, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloudEvolve Instructor site with an image collection is available to instructors through their Elsevier sales rep or via request at https: //evolve.elsevier.com
App-tastic Pediatric Dentistry
The advent of smartphones has revolutionized various aspects of our lives, including healthcare. The dental profession is no exception, with smartphone applications (apps) increasingly being used to improve patient care, education, and communication. Pediatric Dentistry, in particular, has seen a significant impact from these technological advancements. The widespread adoption of Smartphones has created opportunities for innovative solutions in Pediatric dental care. Smartphone apps can engage children, empower parents, and support dental professionals in providing high-quality care. The goal of this book is to explore the current landscape of smartphone applications in Pediatric Dentistry, including those focused on oral health education, dental anxiety reduction, appointment reminders, and professional tools for Pediatric dentists. By delving into the world of smartphone applications in Pediatric Dentistry, this book aims to educate and inspire dental professionals, parents, and caregivers to harness the potential of technology to improve the oral health and well-being of children.
Pediatric Airway-focused Myofunctional Orthodontics
Discover a revolutionary approach to pediatric orthodontics that goes beyond straight teeth to promote overall health and well-being.In "Pediatric Airway-Focused Myofunctional Orthodontics," Dr. German Ramirez Yanez connects the dots between guiding craniofacial growth and development and improving the airway in children by correcting structural and functional problems from an early age. He presents a comprehensive guide to correcting developing malocclusions through non-invasive techniques such as the Planas' Direct Tracks (PDTs), the Arch-wire Light Force (ALF) and myofunctional appliances.With step-by-step protocols and detailed case studies, readers will gain the knowledge to transform their practice into a more holistic approach to pediatric orthodontics that can dramatically enhance their patients' quality of life."Dr. Ram穩rez has been a ground-breaker in the paradigm shift of addressing not just dental alignment issues, but also the overall well-being of the patient. I highly recommend this book to anyone in the dental field." - Derek Mahoney, Orthodontist, Full Face Orthodontics, Sydney, Australia"An exciting, novel, and comprehensive masterpiece. Treating the health of the patient is a much more desirable goal than simply straightening teeth .... should be mandatory reading for every dentist on the planet." - Steven R. Olmos, DDS, Founder TMJ & Sleep Therapy Centers, California, USA"With this amazing book, we can understand why, how and when we have to treat patients, improving not only the shape, but also the physiology, of the teeth and upper airway and I am sure it will have a great influence on your practice." - Pablo Echarri, Orthodontist, Atenea Institute, Barcelona, Spain"Reading this work is a call to action. Dr. Ram穩rez's unique perspective will undoubtedly take any dental practice to new heights, offering a more holistic, patient-centered approach to care. His meticulous research and clinical insights make it a must-read for anyone invested in the future of dentistry." - Yue Weng Cheu, DDS, The Linguadontics Clinic, Singapore
Injectable Platelet Rich Fibrin
Injectable Platelet-Rich Fibrin (i-PRF) is an innovative, autologous biomaterial derived from a patient's own blood, used to promote tissue healing and regeneration. Unlike traditional platelet concentrates, i-PRF is produced without anticoagulants, leading to a fibrin matrix that naturally holds a high concentration of platelets, growth factors, and cytokines. When injected, this fibrin matrix releases bioactive molecules gradually, enhancing cellular proliferation, angiogenesis, and collagen production in target tissues. i-PRF has been widely applied in various medical fields, including dentistry, orthopedics, and dermatology, offering a minimally invasive, biocompatible method to support wound healing, bone regeneration, and soft tissue repair. Its use underscores a biological approach that harnesses the body's intrinsic healing capabilities, making it a promising adjunct in regenerative medicine.
Rotary Instrumentation in Pediatric Endodontics
Endodontics in primary teeth can be a time consuming and challenging task for a clinician. Ever since Barr introduced rotary endodontics in pediatric dentistry, root canal therapy in primary molars has seen a continuous evolution. As rotary files are more convenient to use, their application is more appropriate in young children with behavior management issues.However, primary teeth root canal systems can be instrumented by both manual and rotary file systems but rotary technique has the advantage of well controlled forces leading to uniform dentin removal and canal preparation and shortest instrumentation time. With more than a decade of usage of rotary instruments, it may be said that they can deliver predictable success in primary teeth pulpectomies.
An Update on Current Concepts on Management of Temporomandibular Joint
Dislocation of the temporomandibular joint is one of many pathophysiologic joint conditions that the oral and maxillofacial surgeon is challenged with managing, whether in private or academic practice. Here in this pretext we will address the pathophysiology associated with dislocation, in addition to treatment strategies which include both historic and current practice techniques at managing acute, chronic and recurrent dislocation.
Retention in Maxillofacial Prosthesis
Maxillofacial prosthetics is defined as the branch of Prosthodontics concerned with restoration, replacement or both of stomatognathic and associated facial structures by artificial substitutes that may or may not be removed. The face is the most noticeable part of the body. The rehabilitation of maxillofacial defect patients is a complex process of restoration of a previous state following a major change. The defect may be functional, cosmetic or emotional as it causes psychological trauma to the patient. Long term success of facial prostheses mainly depends on retention. Anatomic undercuts, skin adhesives and implants are important factors to provide sufficient retention. Extraoral implant retained prosthesis have been proved to be a predictable treatment option for maxillofacial rehabilitation. Recent developments in computerized three-dimensional (3D) data processing and computer-aided systems have made it possible to obtain facial morphology measurements with more comfort and great ease. This book is intended to cover a complete detailed description and review of the retentive measures used for maxillofacial prosthesis.
Implants and Oral Rehabilitation of atrophic maxilla
Implant rehabilitation in severely atrophied maxillae presents substantial challenges for achieving optimal implant placement aligned with prosthetic goals. This review surveys current literature, encompassing internet sources, manual searches, and standard dental implant textbooks.It emphasizes the critical role of comprehensive knowledge in conventional augmentation procedures, including bone augmentation techniques, guided bone regeneration, alveolar distraction, maxillary sinus elevation with or without grafting, and contemporary implant placement techniques. These approaches collectively offer effective, long-term solutions for managing atrophic maxillae.
Digital Dental Photography
This comprehensive guide empowers dental professionals to harness the full potential of digital photography in clinical practice. Covering everything from essential techniques and equipment selection to advanced lighting, composition, and editing, *Digital Dental Photography* is designed for both beginners and experienced practitioners. The book emphasizes practical applications of photography for accurate documentation, diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient communication. With step-by-step instructions, expert tips, and illustrative examples, readers will learn to capture consistent, high-quality images that enhance patient care, support case presentations, and contribute to professional portfolios. Perfect for dentists, specialists, and students, this resource equips clinicians to make digital photography an invaluable asset in modern dental practice.
Clear Aligners for Mixed Dentition
This book provides a comprehensive overview of clear aligners for treating mixed dentition in children, covering everything from the basics of orthodontic growth and development to specific treatment protocols. It explores how clear aligners can effectively address common dental issues in young patients, offering clinicians insights into case selection, treatment planning, and best practices. Practical case studies and evidence-based guidelines equip orthodontists and pediatric dentists with the knowledge needed to manage mixed dentition stages confidently and effectively using clear aligners.
Dental Home
The dental home is the ongoing relationship between the dentist and the patient, inclusive of all aspects of oral health care delivered in a safe, culturally-sensitive, individualized, comprehensive, continuous, accessible, coordinated, compassionate, and patient and family-centered way regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sexual or gender identity, medical status, family structure, or financial circumstances. The dental home should be established no later than 12 months of age to help children and their families institute a lifetime of optimal oral health. A dental home addresses anticipatory guidance and preventive, acute, and comprehensive oral health care and includes referral to dental specialists when appropriate.
The Perio Handbook
The complete guide to modern periodonticsThe Perio Handbook provides a succinct yet thorough overview of the assessment, diagnoses, treatment options, and techniques that underpin the daily practice of dental professionals, ensuring the best outcomes for our patients. Structured to facilitate easy navigation and quick access to key topics, each chapter is written with a focus on practical application.The Perio Handbook enables you to: - Diagnose and manage periodontal conditions with confidence- Communicate effectively to improve patient compliance and treatment uptake- Manage specific conditions, such as occlusal trauma, halitosis, and dentine hypersensitivity- Understand specialist and advanced forms of periodontal treatment- Build the strongest periodontal foundation to ensure successful results for restorative and orthodontic treatment
Hand To Hand Basal Implantology
This book is about Basal Implantology. Easy to read and develop relativity with basal Implant. Basal implantology uses a single surgery with immediate loading, reducing time, cost, and stress. Horizontal placement eliminates bone augmentation, achieving stability through implant design and bicortical anchorage. Benefits include no hospitalization, immediate aesthetics, minimal invasiveness, no secondary surgery, and ease of repair. Though stock needs are higher, basal implants perform well, especially in immediate load cases, offering a reliable solution in compromised sites without grafting. Immediate restoration supports bone remodeling and shows high success rates, making it a predictable option for both single and multiple edentulous cases.
Laminates and Veneers
Laminates and Veneers are considered the most esthetic means of creating a more pleasing and beautiful smile. These offer a conservative alternative to full coverage restorations for improving the appearance of anterior teeth and have evolved significantly over decades. The esthetic and mechanical features along with biocompatibility and bonding make veneers a recommended treatment option for the dentist and the patients.
Miniscrews in Orthodontics
The arena of orthodontics has expanded after the introduction of mini screws, yielding an alternative to jaw surgeries and allowing asymmetric tooth movement in all three planes. Their versatile application can be used for deep bite correction, space closure, midline correction, extrusion, intrusion, distalization and en-mass retraction with high success rates. Mini-screws have several advantages such as good stability, various insertion techniques, simple placement and removal, light tissue removal, light tissue invasion and reduced treatment time. Despite some complications they are a valuable aid to orthodontic practitioner in resolving challenging malocclusions and enhancing quality of orthodontic treatment.
Diagnosis and treatment of periodontal diseases
This book is dedicated to providing a comprehensive exploration of the structure of the periodontium and the latest advancements in its treatment. The first section delves into the detailed anatomy of the periodontium, exploring how its various components function together to protect and support the teeth. It also discusses the biological and biochemical mechanisms involved in the development and maintenance of periodontal tissues.
Antibiotics in Pediatric Dentistry
Antibiotics in Pediatric Dentistry is a specialized resource that explores the use and application of antibiotics in the treatment of dental conditions in children. The book covers the principles of antibiotic therapy, including indications, dosages, and potential side effects, with a focus on pediatric patients. It also addresses specific dental conditions such as infections, abscesses, and post-surgical care, providing guidance on when antibiotics are necessary versus when they should be avoided to prevent resistance. In addition, the book emphasizes the importance of considering the unique physiological and developmental factors of children when prescribing antibiotics, and offers practical insights for pediatric dentists in making informed clinical decisions.
Which supra-implant prosthesis should be indicated for a fully edentulous patient?
Thanks to implantology, edentulous patients can benefit from improved oral care. Today, there are various prosthetic solutions other than conventional total dentures. Each implant-supported full denture has its own specific indications. The choice between the different options is based on a preoperative analysis and a synthesis of several criteria identified during the clinical examination: severe resorption requires the choice of a rehabilitation that compensates for the loss of both soft and hard tissues. In the case of implant-supported restorations in the maxilla, it is essential to satisfy the aesthetic imperative. The patient's financial means and preferences play a crucial role in planning supra-implant treatments.
Evidence-Based Implant Dentistry
The construction of this work was based on the main subjects discussed by students and teachers on the FACIT/ 2016 specialization course in Implant Dentistry. By reporting the results of various clinical studies and reviews of the literature, this book aims to provide guidance to dental surgeons on the appropriate use of short dental implants, the selection of the ideal bio-grafting material in cases of maxillary sinus lift surgery, and also to report the main trans-operative and post-operative surgical complications related to rehabilitation with osseointegrated implants.
Advanced Diagnostic AIDS for Oral Cancer
Prevention and early detection of OSCC and its pre-invasive intra-epithelial stages is still largely based on visual examination of the mouth, although a variety of molecular techniques have been tested and are likely to represent the ultimate goal of oral cancer research. A 9-year randomized controlled trial has shown that screening via visual examination of the oral mucosa under white light is effective in reducing mortality in individuals exposed to risk factors. Simple visual examination, however, is well known to be limited by subjective interpretation and by the potential, albeit rare, occurrence of dysplasia and early OSCC within areas of normal-looking oral mucosa. As a consequence, adjunctive techniques have been suggested to increase our ability to differentiate between benign abnormalities and dysplastic/malignant changes as well as identify areas of dysplasia/early OSCC that are not visible to naked eye.
Discoloration Management of Teeth
It is clear that tooth discoloration has a multifactorial etiology, manifested as a result of complex physciochemical interaction between chromogens and tooth substance. In the management of patient with tooth discoloration such information is valuable in the decision-making process when considering whether or not to treat a condition, or refer on to a specialist for an opinion or for treatment.Prevention of avoidable cause of tooth staining is important; the general dental practitioner may be able to offer advice to medical colleagues when alternative therapy is available. A grasp of the pathological processes involved in tooth staining can assist in explaining the cause to anxious or concerned parents.Knowledge of the physiological process involved in shade taking will enable dentists to communicate better with technical staff and also involve the patient in the shade taking process. When recommending or prescribing oral care products known to cause staining. It is important to warn patients of such potential side effects.
Practice Management in Pediatric Dentistry
The practice of Pediatric Dentistry has changed enormously over the years. Dental professionals have to learn from the successes and failures in the commercial world. Also, this is a time of exploding technology, both in the business office and in the clinical areas within the practice. Every effort must be made to lessen the pediatric patient's discomfort. Each pediatric patient has a different background and different needs. It all begins with clarifying own vision and philosophy of practice management in Pediatric Dentistry. Unfortunately, in the rush of practice, little time is spent on this philosophical stage. This book reveals the concealed facts and strategies for successful practice management in Pediatric Dentistry.
Oral and Maxillofacial Trauma in Pediatric Patients
This book highlights the types of maxillofacial trauma in children and treatment for the same. It focuses on maxillofacial trauma that refers to injuries to the facial bones and soft tissues, including the jaw, cheeks, nose, and eyes. These injuries can result from various causes, such as accidents, falls, sports injuries, assaults. Pediatric maxillofacial trauma is very common in children proper management and post operative care is required to treat such trauma.
The Art Of Restoration
Prosthetic materials are used to replace facial parts lost through disease or trauma. Facial defect should be surgically corrected to restore function and esthetics. However, surgical reconstruction may not be possible because af size of defect and location of the defect hence prosthetic rehabilitation is indicated in such cases. The appearance can be restored by the maxillofacial prosthesis and provides great psychological benefits to the patient. Materials for maxillofacial prosthetic reconstruction span the full range of chemical structures with physical properties ranging from hard polymers to soft flexible polymers and elastomers and their formulations as latex and plastisols. The historical development followed closely and adjunctively over the years with innovations in dental materials from primitive to sophisticated and intricate configurations, in conformity with required functionality and cosmetic appearance. Several books exist describing about it, but this volume will help in comprehensive overview of the materials used in maxillofacial prosthesis.
Resolvins in Periodontal Therapy - A Narrative Review
The book enlightens about the role that resolvins might play in periodontal therapy. A large body of recent work suggests that the resolvins, associated with inflammation, are the molecules responsible for the resolution of inflammation. Resolvins stimulate the resolution of inflammation through multiple mechanisms, including preventing neutrophil penetration, phagocytosing apoptotic neutrophils to clear the lesion, and enhancing clearance of inflammation within the lesion to promote tissue regeneration. These molecules have been demonstrated to be important in a variety of disease processes, and their therapeutic potential has been identified in a variety of model systems. It has been demonstrated that resolution of inflammation in periodontitis through resolvin mediated pathways offers potential for the prevention and perhaps treatment of periodontal lesions.
Conventional Retainers Versus Vacuum Formed Retainers
1) The effectiveness of vacuum formed retainers was more as compared to conventional Hawley's retainer.2) In terms of speech articulation, appearance and comfort, vacuum formed retainers proved to be more respectable than the conventional retainers and more effective clinically. The patient seemed to be more satisfied while wearing the vacuum formed retainers.3) As far as durability and survival of the retainer is concerned, fewer breakages were reported in Hawley's retainers than the vacuum formed retainers.4) When comparing the oral hygiene maintenance of the two, Hawley's retainers proved to maintain better hygiene than the thermoplastic retainers, in terms of swallowing of fluid and saliva. Whereas no difference in periodontal outcome was observed when comparing the two groups.5) In terms of affordability, vacuum formed retainers are found to be more cost effective than the conventional retainers.
Alveolar Bone Integrity in Edentulous Patients
The goal of modern dentistry is to restore the patient's normal contour, function, comfort, aesthetics, speech and health, regardless of the atrophy, disease, or injury of the stomatognathic system. In many phases of prosthetic dentistry, healthy alveolar bone with normal regenerative capacity is essential for a successful treatment outcome. Residual ridge resorption is widely recognized as one of the most important factors affecting denture support, retention, stability, and masticatory function in edentulous patients. Maintenance of crestal bone level is crucial for the success of implant-supported prosthetic rehabilitation.
Herbal Medicine in Endodontic Practice
Phytotherapy is the study of the use of extracts of natural origin as medicines or health-promoting agents.It has been applied in the treatment of oral ailments due to its anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antifungal and analgesic properties.It has been specifically explored in endodontics for the creation of alternative medical products that are both safe, effective and economical.Phytotherapy is used in endodontics to preserve pulp vitality, root canal irrigation, intracanal medication, conservation media for permanent teeth avulsed following trauma, gutta percha solvents for endodontic retreatment, sealing materials for definitive root canal fillings and as materials to promote bone and endodontic regeneration.Literature data on possible side effects are limited. This underlines the need for in-depth studies to assess biocompatibility, efficacy, risks of long-term dental dyschromia and potential interactions with other products.
Therapeutic utilities of Aloe Vera in Dentistry - An overview
Aloe vera is known from centuries as a medicinal plant. It's a wonder plant with a lot of health benefits and hence often been called the 'natural healer'. It is a tropical plant that flourishes in warm and dry climate and looks like a cactus with fleshy thorny leaves. This wonder plant has also been used in dentistry for its beneficial properties in various conditions like lichen planus, apthous stomatitis, oral submucous fibrosis, pulpotomy of primary teeth, prevention of dry sockets, obturation of primary teeth, disinfection of irrigation units, bleeding and painful gums, disinfection of gutta percha cones, burning mouth syndrome and in radiated head and neck cancer patients.
Nanoparticle Technology in Endodontics
In the field of endodontics, exploring the properties and clinical applications of nanoparticles is opening up promising new perspectives.Our work focuses on the potential of key components such as chitosan, silver, graphene, metal oxides, gold, bioactive glass, hydroxyapatite and zirconia.Nanoparticles are revolutionizing endodontics by offering a promising range of clinical applications, such as: pulp vitality preservation, endodontic irrigation, endodontic instrumentation, intracanal medication, root canal obturation, pulp regeneration, and coronal obturation materials (composite resins, glass ionomer cements and dental adhesives).Despite the promising potential of nanoparticles in endodontics, it is crucial to stress that research in this field is still in its infancy. The majority of studies currently being carried out are limited to in vitro investigations, making it impossible to fully assess their efficacy and safety in a real-life clinical context. It is imperative to conduct rigorous clinical studies with a high level of scientific proof.
Essential Periodontal Instruments
Periodontal instruments are essential tools used to treat and manage periodontal diseases by addressing local factors and diseased tissue around the teeth. Effective treatment relies on using specialized instruments to remove calculus, plane root surfaces, and eliminate diseased tissue. This book provides a comprehensive guide to various periodontal instruments, including ultrasonic devices, sickles, hoes, chisels, and curettes. It covers the importance of understanding instrument design-such as the cutting edge, ergonomic handles, and balanced instruments-to improve clinical outcomes. The book outlines the parts of instruments, their design influences, and maintenance tips, enhancing clinician skills and patient care. It also discusses the history, classification, and advancements in periodontal instruments, including future prospects like computer-assisted imaging and robotics. By mastering the use and maintenance of these tools, clinicians can enhance their efficiency and the quality of patient treatment.
Nanodentistry
Nanotechnology, the engineering of materials at the molecular scale (one-billionth of a meter), has revolutionized science and technology. Derived from the Greek word "Nannos" meaning dwarf, nanotechnology allows us to manipulate and understand the molecular structure of materials. In dentistry, this has led to the development of dental nanorobotics, a highly promising field that utilizes nanomaterials for enhanced diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of oral diseases. Nanotechnology's unique properties, influenced by the "quantum effect," enable a deeper interaction with biomolecules, making it especially useful in early disease diagnosis and genetic analysis. Nanostructures interact with cells at a molecular level, offering potential breakthroughs in both medicine and dentistry. High-resolution microscopes now allow scientists to identify individual atoms, significantly broadening nanotechnology's scope. This powerful technology holds the potential to revolutionize oral healthcare, providing more accurate diagnoses and more effective treatments through the manipulation of materials at the nanoscale.
Microscopic Dentistry
The introduction of the surgical operating microscope has significantly transformed endodontics over the past 15 years. Initially, its benefits were not fully apparent, but it soon became clear that the microscope enhanced clinical outcomes far beyond expectations. This microsurgical approach has made procedures more predictable and corrected many issues with traditional apical surgery.The use of magnification tools like the surgical microscope and magnifying loupes has improved the quality of patient care, expanded treatment options, and increased precision, posture, comfort, and profitability. These tools have popularized microdentistry, microendodontics, and micro suturing for various procedures.The operating microscope has revolutionized both surgical and nonsurgical endodontics, providing better visual acuity, precision, and ergonomics. As its use spreads across endodontics, restorative, and periodontal procedures, clinicians will achieve more accurate, predictable outcomes with reduced patient discomfort. Ultimately, success in this field depends on a commitment to excellence and continual improvement.
Mandibular Fracture in Pediatric Patients
Mandible fractures represent a large portion of the facial fractures among the pediatric population. The evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of mandible fractures in the pediatric trauma patient differs from that of an adult.Treatment of such fractures requires a complete knowledge of the growth and development of the dentition, and the mandible and its subunits. Therefore, the surgeon should also comprehend the location of the underlying tooth buds and the IAN during each phase of development that are often encountered in the mixed dentition stage. In cases of mandibular fractures of a young child, disruption of periosteal envelope may have unpredictable effects on growth. Thus, if intervention is required, closed reduction is favored.
Intraoral Scanning
The majority of successful dental treatments demand a precise and accurate impression in order to guarantee the correct replication of the intraoral condition and enhance the quality of the restoration. Dental impression materials have been used to copy oral tissues and create a dental impression by placing the impression material in a tray. The major drawbacks of conventional methods of impression taking includes- need for tray to hold the material, disinfection of the impression, storage of the impressions for potential remaking of the casts and dies, pulls, tears, bubbles with the impression materials, material shrinkage, transportation, patient's discomfort and gag reflex. Digital impressions, introduced by Francois Duret in 1970s paved its way to overcome these drawbacks. It can be made using two methods, direct and indirect methods. However, digital impressions require an expensive setup, images of completely edentulous arches are less accurate, the presence of blood and saliva obscures subgingival finish lines, and they do not record complete occlusal information for comprehensive prosthodontic treatments.
Antibiotics and Analgesics in Endodontics
Pharmacology is only an assistance to the major endodontic procedure .The aim to treat any infection should be to start the treatment as soon as possible and relieve the patients from its symptoms. Antibiotics and analgesics should be used only in certain cases and should not be given to all patients. With utmost care and precaution the required effect and successful management of endodontic infections can be achieved with the righteous combination of endodontics and pharmacology.
Avulsion
Traumatic Dental Injury (TDI) is common dental concern among children worldwide. Dental Trauma are injuries to teeth, periodontium and surrounding soft tissues comprising 5% of all traumatic injuries and up-to 17% of all bodily injuries among preschool children. Dental injuries in primary teeth affect the development of permanent teeth. In most cases, emergency care is needed to prevent complications. Dental avulsion is one of the emergency situations where urgent action is required to save a tooth. Avulsion is when tooth is knocked completely out of its socket having incidence 0.5% - 18% of all Dental Traumatic Injuries. Various treatment considerations play vital role role in managing tooth avulsion. The International Association of Dental Traumatology (IADT) aims to maximize the chances of success and minimize the developmental disorders in successor tooth. Treatment of TDI should be performed as soon as possible as its success depends on long term follow up and periodical clinical and radiographical evaluation.
Success rate of pulpotomy in mature permanent teeth
Regeneration of tissues rather than replacement with artificial substitutes is an emerging and exciting field in the health sciences. Previously endodontic treatment concepts were based on the removal of inflamed or necrotic pulp tissue and replacement by a synthetic biomaterial/Root canal treatments. However, the traditional RCT have their own drawbacks and maybe related with a certain risk of failure. Excessive tooth tissue cutting in RCT and loss of vitality may lead to insufficient tooth resistance, resulting in the occurrence of tooth fracture.[2] With the development of oral materials and equipment and the deepening of basic oral research, Gutmann[3] has successively put forward the concept of minimally invasive endodontics (MIE) which advocates the preservation of healthy dentin as much as possible. At the same time, histological and microbiological studies have found that the inflammation and microbial infection of irreversible pulpitis may only exist in the local pulp tissue near the lesions and do not involve the entire pulp.[4] A few millimeters away from the infected, necrotic pulp, the pulp tissue is usually free of inflammation and bacteria.
Sugar Substitutes
Sugar, a simple carbohydrate, provides a rapid energy boost but is linked to health issues like obesity, diabetes, and dental caries. Sucrose, in particular, promotes tooth decay by fostering plaque buildup and acid production by bacteria. Sugar substitutes, both artificial (e.g., aspartame) and natural (e.g., stevia), offer sweetening alternatives with fewer calories, reducing the risk of cavities and weight gain. Sugar alcohols like xylitol also provide sweetness with lower calorie content and reduced dental risks. However, excessive consumption of sugar alcohols can cause digestive issues. While sugar substitutes help lower calorie intake, moderation is crucial, especially for people with diabetes, as these alternatives can still impact blood sugar levels. Balancing sugar and substitute consumption remains key to minimizing health risks and maintaining overall well-being.
Fluoride Toxicity
Owing to the universal presence of fluorides in water, soil and air, it is not surprising that individuals are exposed to various levels of fluoride intake through foods, water, industrial and pharmaceutical products and other sources. Although water-borne fluoride has been said to represent the single largest source of daily intake of fluoride, in some parts of the world, staple diets, particularly high in fluoride may be the main contributor. Since it's a double edged sword, intake of fluoride in a limited range plays a key role in prevention of dental caries. Knowledge of the mechanism by which fluoride promotes caries control is essential for the achievement of the maximum benefits of this element with minimum risk of side effects. Thus, fluoride is still of the utmost importance for preventing dental caries, as well as for modern non- invasive dental caries management.
All on Four Implants
The book begins with an introduction to dental implants, detailing their evolution and the shortcomings of traditional methods like dentures and bridges. It then explores the science behind the All-on-Four technique, highlighting its strategic placement of implants and the reduced need for bone grafting.The core sections guide readers through the step-by-step surgical process, including patient evaluation, implant placement, and the use of temporary prosthetics. Post-operative care, potential complications, and the long-term success of the All-on-Four method are also covered in depth.
Non-Compliant Functional Appliances
Fixed functional appliances in orthodontics normally known as "non-compliance Class II correctors" are devices used to correct jaw discrepancies, particularly Class II malocclusions, where the lower jaw is retropositioned. Unlike removable appliances, these are attached to the teeth and remain in place throughout the treatment, typically for several months. Fixed functional appliances work by applying continuous forces to influence jaw growth and dental alignment, making them suitable for growing patients, often during adolescence. They can also be used alongside braces to achieve optimal results. However, post pubertal growth is essential, for effective treatment, especially in case of skeletal modifications along with dentoalveolar compensation.
Veneers
A captivating smile showing an even row of natural gleaming white teeth is a major factor in achieving that elusive dominant characteristic called personality. Veneers have been one of the procedures that begin to approximate the ideal parameter of cosmetic dentistry. The objective of cosmetic dentistry must be to provide maximum improvement in esthetic with the minimum trauma to the dentition. In spite of limitations of composite resins, compounded by the size and esthetical demands of veneers, direct composite resin veneers using resin bonding agents represent a rapid, safe, reversible, and conservative alternative to restore the esthetics, function, and biocompatibility of the teeth. But Ceramic veneers have been the most outstanding and long-lasting veneer restoration. The future holds promise for better methods of attachment and improved formulation of veneers.
Impression Techniques in Implant Dentistry
With the introduction of implants the treatment modalities in dentistry have evolved into leaps and bounds. The implant treatments have overcome the various limitations of the conventional prosthetic treatment procedure. A good impression forms the basis for a successful prosthetic treatment. The oral environment presents a challenging task for the dentist, which he has to replicate for the fabrication of various prosthesis. Furthermore, the skill and appropriate selection of the material and technique plays a significant role. A variety of impression techniques for the fabrication of implant supported prosthesis have evolved in the past decade. Selection of a specific technique depends on the evaluation of a particular patient and the clinical situation present.
