abstract：:In this study, we report a very unusual case of a patient with osteomyelitis of the condyle secondary to pericoronitis of an impacted third molar. The patient was treated by removal of the impacted third molar, opening of the drainage, combined with systemic application of antibiotics for two weeks. This treatment opt...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Wang R,Cai Y,Zhao YF,Zhao JH

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Dental problems presenting to general hospital emergency departments (GHEDs) may create difficulties as there may not be appropriate facilities or personnel to manage them. The incidence and demographics of dental presentations to GHEDs in Tasmania are currently unexamined. This knowledge may be relevant in ...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Verma S,Chambers I

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Homeless people experience a much higher burden of general health conditions and have much poorer oral health than the rest of the population. The aim of this study was to determine the oral health impacts and general quality of life of an urban homeless population. METHODS:A convenience sample of 58 adults...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Ford PJ,Cramb S,Farah CS

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Localized aggressive periodontitis (LAgP) is an infectious periodontal disease which generally affects young people. Recent data suggest the involvement of different bacterial species in different populations. The causative bacterial species in Israel has never been identified despite a high prevalence of LA...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Oettinger-Barak O,Sela MN,Sprecher H,Machtei EE

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to document the three main indicators of severe periodontal destruction and to evaluate factors associated with those indicators in an urban Indigenous population in Australia. METHODS:A cross-sectional survey of a convenience sample of Aboriginal adults from an Australian urban ar...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Roberts-Thomson KF,Do LG,Bartold PM,Daniels J,Grosse A,Meihubers S

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Augmentation of the extraction socket (ridge preservation) is increasingly being advocated in anticipation of implant placement. The aim of this article is to review the available evidence with regards to ridge preservation procedures, investigating whether these techniques improve dental implant treatment outcomes. E...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Kassim B,Ivanovski S,Mattheos N

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Salivary gland aplasia is a rare condition with only a small number of cases reported worldwide. It is more commonly seen in males and can occur either in isolation or association with other defects or syndromes. It may or may not occur with a hereditary background. Scant literature exists detailing the status of subl...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Frydrych AM,Koong B

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to identify the nature and causes of deterioration and failure in dental handpiece ball bearings and thus provide guidance for clinical handling for service longevity. METHODS:The bearings of 36 turbine assemblies were dismantled for visual inspection, documented using a digital ca...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Wei M,Dyson JE,Darvell BW

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is evidence of a possible relationship between Archaea and periodontal disease; however, to date few studies have assessed the changes in prevalence of this domain after periodontal therapy. The aim of this randomized double-blind and placebo-controlled study was to assess if periodontal treatment with...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Lira EA,Ramiro FS,Chiarelli FM,Dias RR,Feres M,Figueiredo LC,Faveri M

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infectious disease caused by Treponema pallidum. Cases of syphilis have increased in frequency and are challenging when affecting the elderly. The main causes of increased prevalence of syphilis are sexual promiscuity, lack of knowledge about the disease and decreasing use of barrier...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Minicucci EM,Vieira RA,Oliveira DT,Marques SA

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The dental profession has a pivotal role in cancer prevention. In Queensland, oral health therapists (OHTs) are in a unique position to provide quality smoking cessation programmes and intervention strategies to young adolescents through the school based oral health services they provide. METHODS:This study...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Matias MA,Steindl SR,Plonka KA,Pukkallus M,Palmer J,Holcombe T,Seymour GJ,Marshall RI

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Minimally invasive dentistry (MID), together with patient-centred care (PCC), can be considered central to patient management. These approaches have been incorporated in the structure of various dental curricula and indeed formally assessed. However, there is limited evidence that students have an integrated skill-set...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Kaidonis JA,Skinner VJ,Lekkas D,Winning TA,Townsend GC

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to investigate the associations of chewing and swallowing dysfunctions to nutritional status in older adults. METHODS:This cross-sectional study comprised a convenience sample of 1065 community-dwelling older adults living in rural United States. Dietary assessment included the Blo...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Mann T,Heuberger R,Wong H

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This in vitro study analysed the effect of different fluoride concentrations in acidic or neutral liquid dentifrices in protecting enamel and dentine from erosive and abrasive wear. METHODS:Bovine enamel and dentine specimens (n = 132) were randomly allocated to 11 groups (each n = 12): experimental liquid ...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Moron BM,Miyazaki SS,Ito N,Wiegand A,Vilhena F,Buzalaf MA,Magalhães AC

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Along with conventional periodontal surgical therapy, local delivery of antibiotics may provide more effective treatment in smokers by targeting tissue-invasive bacteria. The aim of this randomized, placebo-controlled, double-masked clinical trial was to evaluate the adjunctive effects of subgingivally deliv...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Pradeep AR,Bajaj P,Agarwal E,Rao NS,Naik SB,Kalra N,Priyanka N

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to assess the influence of externally applied 'command set' methods on the microleakage of several glass ionomer cements (GICs). METHODS:Four different restorative GICs were cured using three different methods: standard curing (SC), ultrasonic excitation (UC) and by an external hea...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Gorseta K,Glavina D,Skrinjaric I

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Resin-based cements are brittle materials and the major shortcomings of these materials are manifested in their sensitivity to flaws and defects. Although various mechanical properties of resin luting cements have been described, few fracture toughness test data for resin-based luting cements using the short...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Azar MR,Bagheri R,Burrow MF

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) has been used in a variety of surgical and non-surgical endodontic applications. The aim of this study was to evaluate the gene expression and protein production of TNF-α, IL-1β and IL-6, as well as the gene expression of RANKL and OPG using both commercial and experimental M...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Pereda GO,Fudinaga AC,Beltrán HS,Peroni LA,Stach-Machado D

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Enamel etching for brackets is usually done with phosphoric acid. Er:YAG lasers have been recently used for this purpose with conflicting results. The effects of lasers on tooth demineralization and the effects of different combinations of laser treatments and bonding agents were evaluated in this study. ME...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Lasmar MF,Reher VG,Lalloo R,Reher P

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Maxillary molar teeth may have accessory roots. The aim of this paper is to review and discuss the endodontic implications of this anatomical variation. A review of the literature was undertaken to identify studies and reported cases where accessory roots have been recorded in maxillary molar teeth. The results show t...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Ahmed HM,Abbott PV

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the past decade, the utility of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) images in oral and maxillofacial surgery has seen continuous increase. However, CBCT images are not always able to replace other imaging modalities. Based on the current published knowledge, this paper discusses advantages and limitations of CBCT ...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Ahmad M,Jenny J,Downie M

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study aimed to investigate the effect of silver and fluoride ions on demineralization of enamel. METHODS:The coronal parts of 40 extracted sound premolars were prepared into tooth blocks. An unvarnished occlusal surface window (OW) and a flat buccal/lingual surface window (FW) were created for each too...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Liu BY,Lo EC,Li CM

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The use of all-in-one resin-based adhesives in clinical practice has continued to increase. The aim of this study was to evaluate retention and marginal staining of a HEMA-free all-in-one adhesive Go! (SDI, Australia) and Ice resin composite in non-carious cervical lesions (NCCLs). METHODS:Forty-one restora...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Burrow MF

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study is to highlight the growing incidence of oral cancer in young females without apparent traditional risk factors. METHODS:We present a case series of young female patients with histopathologically diagnosed squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue and no known exposure to major risk factor...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Beena VT,Chauhan I,Heera R,Rajeev R

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A poor appreciation of the role of surgery in the management of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) may result in some patients being denied access to appropriate care. While surgery is often considered as an option of last resort, there are instances where surgery is the definitive and sometimes the only treatment opti...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Dimitroulis G

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to evaluate the dentinal tubule occluding ability of tricalcium silicate (Ca(3) SiO(5) or C(3) S) in vitro. METHODS:Dentine discs were prepared from extracted caries-free human third molars and etched with 0.02 M citric acid (pH 4) for 3 minutes in order to produce patent dentinal ...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Dong Z,Chang J,Deng Y,Joiner A

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dental biomaterials are widely used in all areas of routine dental practice. There are mainly two methods for their application. Firstly, dental biomaterials are placed into living tissues, such as teeth, to fill the space. Secondly, dental devices such as crown and bridge restorations and dentures are fabricated usin...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Miyazaki T,Hotta Y

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The objective of this research was to assess the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of a non-invasive approach to dental caries management in private dental practice. METHODS:Private dental practices from a variety of locations in New South Wales were randomly allocated to either non-invasive management of car...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Curtis B,Warren E,Pollicino C,Evans RW,Schwarz E,Sbaraini A

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study measured the fluoride content in a range of still bottled waters available in Australia. Increasing decay rates in children have prompted speculation that bottled water consumption may be impacting on dental caries rates. International studies have demonstrated that the fluoride levels in bottled ...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Mills K,Falconer S,Cook C

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The management of bisphosphonate associated osteonecrosis of the jaws (bisphosphonate associated ONJ) is emerging as a significant problem in the field of dentistry and oral and maxillofacial surgery. We present a case of a 55-year-old female taking oral bisphosphonates, steroids and immunosuppressant agents presentin...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Mehanna P,Goddard R

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Information on the timing and sequence of human tooth emergence is valuable when analysing human growth and development, predicting the age of individuals, and for understanding the effects of genetic and environmental influences on growth processes. This paper provides updated data on the timing and sequenc...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Woodroffe S,Mihailidis S,Hughes T,Bockmann M,Seow WK,Gotjamanos T,Townsend G

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to evaluate the preventive effect in vitro of experimental gel containing iron and/or fluoride on the erosion of bovine enamel. METHODS:To standardize the blocks (n = 80), specimens (4 x 4 mm) were previously selected to measure the initial microhardness. The blocks were randomly a...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Bueno MG,Marsicano JA,Sales-Peres SH

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nerve surgery in the maxillofacial region is confined to the trigeminal and facial nerves and their branches. The trigeminal nerve can be damaged as a result of trauma, local anaesthesia, tumour removal and implant placement but the most common cause relates to the removal of teeth, particularly the inferior alveolar ...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Jones RH

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients often present with intraoral pathology in the general dental practice setting. Therefore, it is important that dental practitioners are aware of how to deal with pathology when this occurs and have an understanding of investigative techniques that might assist in making a diagnosis. Biopsy and subsequent hist...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Logan RM,Goss AN

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although community water fluoridation has been one of the cornerstone strategies for the prevention and control of dental caries, questions are still raised regarding its cost-effectiveness. This study assessed the impact of changing dental needs on the cost savings from community water fluoridation in Austr...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Campain AC,Mariño RJ,Wright FA,Harrison D,Bailey DL,Morgan MV

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Third molar removal has been implicated as a precipitating event for temporomandibular joint disorders. The aim of this study was to determine what proportion of patients had pre-existing pain and dysfunction that could be attributed to the temporomandibular joints. METHODS:Sixty patients referred for third...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： DeAngelis AF,Chambers IG,Hall GM

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endodontic and periodontal diseases can provide many diagnostic and management challenges to clinicians, particularly when they occur concurrently. As with all diseases, a thorough history combined with comprehensive clinical and radiographic examinations are all required so an accurate diagnosis can be made. This is ...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Abbott PV,Salgado JC

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The erosive potential of wine on teeth may be modified by the buffering capacity of saliva. This potential effect was studied for three different wines in vitro and in vivo. METHODS:The buffering capacity was studied in vitro by stepwise addition of small volumes of a dry white wine, a medium sweet white wi...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Brand HS,Tjoe Fat GM,Veerman EC

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Erosive tooth wear is a growing concern in clinical dentistry. Our aims were to assess the effect of Tooth Mousse (TM) in managing erosive dentine wear in vitro. METHODS:Opposing enamel and dentine specimens from 36 third molar teeth were worn under a load of 100 N for 75 000 cycles in electromechanical too...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Ranjitkar S,Narayana T,Kaidonis JA,Hughes TE,Richards LC,Townsend GC

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To photoelastically examine load transfer by unilateral distal extension removable partial dentures with supporting and retentive components made of the lower stiffness polyacetal resins. METHODS:A mandibular photoelastic model, with edentulous space distal to the right second premolar and missing the left ...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Jiao T,Chang T,Caputo AA

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00