Preoperative occlusal matrix aids the development of occlusal contour of posterior occlusal resin composite restorations--clinical rationale and technique.

abstract：:The current upward trend in the incidence of tuberculosis, particularly in the USA, and the problems of treating multiply drug resistant strains of Mycobacterium tuberculosis have caused a resurgence of interest in this infection. This review describes the microbiology, routes of transmission and epidemiology of Mycob...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Bagg J

更新日期：1996-05-25 00:00:00

abstract：:If you have a great idea for an innovative project or scheme that has an impact on patient care, or even if you've already completed one, then the inaugural Dental and Oral Health Innovation Awards could be your big opportunity to take it further. In this article, Danny Pine calls for entries to the Awards and looks a...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Pine D

更新日期：2008-05-24 00:00:00

abstract：:In Southern Arabia and Eastern Africa, qat chewing is a widely practised socio-cultural habit. It consists of placing the green-leaved plant into the mucobuccal fold and chewing it for several hours, with subsequent release of psychoactive agents. Qat chewing is often accompanied by smoking tobacco. The reported preva...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： El-Wajeh YA,Thornhill MH

更新日期：2009-01-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Paediatric dentistry requires knowledge of preventive measures, restorative skills and an understanding of child development. AIM:This exploratory, descriptive and qualitative study has analysed children's drawings regarding their perception of dental treatment and oral health. METHOD:Children aged from si...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Torriani DD,Goettems ML,Cademartori MG,Fernandez RR,Bussoletti DM

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is much mystique surrounding the acquisition by a young practitioner of his or her first dental practice, arising largely from his fear of the unknown. In fact, provided that he or she obtains sound legal and commercial advice, he or she can purchase a dental practice almost exclusively out of borrowed capital. ...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Abrahams RM

更新日期：1991-04-20 00:00:00

abstract：:The international migration of dentists is an issue of pressing significance that poses several complex policy challenges. Policy-making is mainly constrained by the lack of workforce surveillance, research evidence and political advocacy - all three are required to work together, yet with different purposes. We first...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Balasubramanian M,Brennan DS,Spencer AJ,Watkins K,Short SD

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Correctly managing interdental papillae is a key step in producing satisfactory, interproximal, direct composite restorations. This article discusses techniques to facilitate the restoration of sub-gingival cavities and suggests a decision-making workflow that can be applied in this challenging situation. ...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Bailey O,O'Connor C

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An examination is made of data on dental caries amongst 12-year-old children and sugar consumption of the total population for 90 countries. For the whole data set, DMFT score tends to rise with sugar consumption. The linear relationship between the logarithm of DMFT and sugar is estimated to have a slope of 0.021 per...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Woodward M,Walker AR

更新日期：1994-04-23 00:00:00

abstract：:This case study illustrates an unusual condition in childhood, pleomorphic salivary adenoma in a 12-year-old. The management, pathology and treatment are discussed with emphasis on the practitioner to be vigilant for rare conditions. A review of the literature on childhood salivary tumours illustrates the rare nature ...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Forty MJ,Wake MJ

更新日期：2000-05-27 00:00:00

abstract：:The full coverage, all-ceramic restoration of an anterior tooth is a challenging clinical situation for which a variety of all-ceramic systems and cements are available. The decision making process involves the consideration of a number of factors such as underlying substrate colour, tooth preparation geometry, margin...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Mizrahi B

更新日期：2008-09-13 00:00:00

abstract：:Even dentures exhibiting superb aesthetics are of no use if they visibly move during speech and social intercourse. In this, the second paper of three on removable denture aesthetics, we describe impression making and shaping the wax occlusal record rims. Not only are the impressions important for producing dentures w...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Besford JN,Sutton AF

更新日期：2018-02-09 00:00:00

abstract：:A great number of dentists recognise the conflict between running a viable business and providing dental care to the same level they had been taught as students. This Personal View recounts the experiences of one general dental practitioner, but the feelings expressed have a universality that many will recognise. ...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Cheetham D

更新日期：1994-02-19 00:00:00

abstract：:Bisphosphonate associated osteonecrosis of the jaws (BONJ) has been well documented recently in relation to intravenous preparations of the drug. These are most commonly used as part of the management of hypercalcaemia of malignancy and metastatic bone disease but BONJ can also occur in association with oral bisphosph...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Malden NJ,Pai AY

更新日期：2007-07-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Participation in sport carries an increased risk of sustaining dental trauma which can be reduced by the use of a mouthguard. Mouthguards work by dissipating the force of impact, thus reducing the force which is transferred to the dentition. There are different types of mouthguard available which vary in design, costs...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Parker K,Marlow B,Patel N,Gill DS

更新日期：2017-04-21 00:00:00

abstract：:In the aftermath of the devastating tsunami that hit South East Asia last December, a huge operation to try to identify thousands of victims got underway, with the help of many overseas medical and dental professionals. British dentist Gareth Pearson went to Thailand to try and help in this task and here recounts his ...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Bajaj A

更新日期：2005-04-23 00:00:00

abstract：:The Community Dental Service has been encouraged to refer regular attending patients to General Dental Practice whilst maintaining a monitoring system to ensure that referred patients do not 'fall through the net'. The referral and monitoring system run by Halton Health Authority for one year is described. During this...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Zoitopoulos L,Jenner AM

更新日期：1991-01-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recent clinical studies suggest that substance use may be associated with an acceleration of the ageing process, possibly related to a deficit of stem cell number or function. As this clinic had access to both medical and drug dependent patients, we tested the hypothesis that there may be an association betw...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Reece AS

更新日期：2008-12-13 00:00:00

abstract：:Congenital alveolar synechiae is rarely seen as an isolated disease. It is generally observed together with various syndromes such as Van der Woude and cleft palate lateral alveolar synechiae syndrome, and is concomitant with other anomalies in the maxillofacial or other regions of the body. Prior to this case report ...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Tanrikulu R,Erol B,Görgün B,Ilhan O

更新日期：2005-01-22 00:00:00

abstract：:When confronting a defiant or pre-co-operative young patient with extensive dental decay the dentist must decide between treatment under conscious sedation with passive restraint or general anaesthesia. Although some practitioners prefer to attempt and exhaust sedative techniques in most cases and use general anaesthe...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Kupietzky A

更新日期：2004-02-14 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To develop and evaluate the effectiveness of referral guidelines for the referral of orthodontic patients to consultant and specialist practitioner orthodontists. DESIGN:Single centre randomised controlled trial with random allocation of referral guidelines for orthodontic treatment to general dental practit...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： O'Brien K,Wright J,Conboy F,Bagley L,Lewis D,Read M,Thompson R,Bogues W,Lentin S,Parr G,Aron B

更新日期：2000-04-08 00:00:00

abstract：:Safeguarding children from maltreatment and neglect is part of the responsibility of all health professionals, and dental practitioners may be in a unique position to recognise and respond to concerns of this kind. This article outlines some of the ways that abuse can present to the dental team and describes the actio...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Sidebotham PD,Harris JC

更新日期：2007-04-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective This paper presents the results of a systematic review, designed to explore how patient-centred care (PCC) is defined in the dental literature.Method An electronic search of MEDLINE (1946-2012), Embase (1980-2012) PsycINFO (1806-2012), the Cochrane Library and non-peer reviewed literature was conducted using...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Scambler S,Delgado M,Asimakopoulou K

更新日期：2016-10-21 00:00:00

abstract：:Alcohol abuse is an important problem in Britain and is imposing increasing burdens both in general practice and in the hospital service. In the absence of previous investigations of the prevalence of intoxication and dependence in dental patients, 225 consecutive patients who attended the University of Bristol Dental...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Brickley MR,Shepherd JP

更新日期：1990-11-24 00:00:00

abstract：:Due to the relatively slow pace and lack of symptoms with which tooth wear develops, patients will often not be aware of the presence of a wearing dentition and often present for treatment at an advanced stage. Thus, it is often challenging for the general dental practitioner to convey the diagnoses, whilst concomitan...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Banerji S,Mehta S

更新日期：2016-02-26 00:00:00

abstract：:There have been many stories concerning VAT and dental practices over the past year, sometimes true but often distorting the facts. This article attempts to document the current state of play so that practitioners can make their own decision on registration. ...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Middleton P

更新日期：1994-01-22 00:00:00

abstract：:This section of the series introduces the topic of WWW search engines and directory sites; showing you how to find information using a search engine and a directory. It also covers other ways of searching for information on the internet. ...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Downes PK

更新日期：1998-10-24 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate ten-year survival and clinical performance of resin-based composite restorations placed at increased vertical dimension as a 'Dahl' type appliance to manage localised anterior tooth wear.Design A prospective survival analysis of restorations provided at a single centre.Setting UK NHS hospital and ...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Gulamali AB,Hemmings KW,Tredwin CJ,Petrie A

更新日期：2011-08-26 00:00:00

abstract：:These extracts from the literary archive focus on the role of teeth as a facial feature. Their contribution to favourable and unfavourable facial appearance by their presence or absence, their use as a guide to character and as a means of identification are illustrated. ...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Richardson ME

更新日期：2001-10-27 00:00:00

abstract：:This manuscript summarises the reasons behind choosing indirect restorations in the treatment of tooth wear. The purpose of this article is to discuss the use of crowns as a restorative treatment option for tooth wear. There are also challenges with the use of composites as they can repeatedly fail and in these situat...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Varma S,Preiskel A,Bartlett D

更新日期：2018-03-09 00:00:00

abstract：:Hypoglycaemic attacks in patients with insulin-treated diabetes are unpleasant and inconvenient at best, but may constitute a medical emergency at their most severe. This article provides the dental practitioner with an insight into the physiological processes which occur during such attacks, with clues to the recogni...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Jowett NI,Cabot LB

更新日期：1998-11-14 00:00:00