abstract：:The history of denture base materials and the accompanying development of impression techniques are traced from the earliest times to the present day (Part 1) as a prelude to a study (Part 2-4) of the various theories that have been advanced to explain retention of the base without mechanical support. These theories a...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Murray MD,Darvell BW

更新日期：1993-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Failure to treat the soft tissue component of dento-alveolar wounds may complicate wound healing mechanisms, retarding the rate of healing and increasing the risk of infection. A case is presented of a five-year-old with an intra-oral wound which, left untreated for eleven days, failed to resolve. ...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Csillag GD

更新日期：1993-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The history of denture base materials and the accompanying development of impression techniques are traced from the earliest times to the present day (Part 1) as a prelude to a study (Part 2-4) of the various theories that have been advanced to explain retention of the base without mechanical support. These theories a...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Murray MD,Darvell BW

更新日期：1993-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There was a 70 per cent response to a mail questionnaire to a 1:3 sample of Australian Dental Association members in private practices (n = 1931). Computers were used by 37 per cent of practices. Main computer applications used were for: accounting (84%); patient billing (80%); word processing (79%); and patient recal...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Hou AY,Barnard PD

更新日期：1993-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The paper proposes a simple method of voluntary continuing dental education accreditation for dentists. It is suggested that the Australian Dental Association should adopt a positive role in promoting a method of accreditation for its members. The reasons for such a scheme are discussed in the light of the current scr...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Tan AE,McKerracher PW

更新日期：1993-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This laboratory study compared the retention of prefabricated posts in well-fitting and loose-fitting post canals using different cement materials. Eighty-three human teeth were prepared for post placement. One of zinc phosphate cement, polycarboxylate cement, glass ionomer cement or resin cement was used to cement ea...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Chan FW,Harcourt JK,Brockhurst PJ

更新日期：1993-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The original design of a semi-precision extra-coronal attachment for partial dentures is illustrated, and its fabrication in a cast non-precious bondable alloy is described. A step-by-step method is also described of bonding multiple attachments in parallel for the retention and support of removable partial dentures. ...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Murray MD

更新日期：1992-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper presents some information, derived by questionnaire, on the social characteristics and background of 1148 first-year dental students at the University of Sydney for the years 1976-1985. Student entry age was 19.4 years; 27 per cent were female; 36 per cent of fathers and 24 per cent of mothers were professi...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Sivaneswaran S,Barnard PD

更新日期：1992-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this, the second of two papers on the relationships between dental treatment and dental health, the philosophical basis of Minimum Intervention Dentistry is presented. This approach to patient care has several distinct treatment modalities. These range from preventive measures and fissure sealants, through monitori...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Dawson AS,Makinson OF

更新日期：1992-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Polymorphonuclear neutrophils (PMNs) comprise over 90 per cent of leukocytes in the oral cavity. Although these phagocytic cells have primary defence roles in the gingiva, their stimulation by micro-organisms may also cause substantial tissue damage due to the release of lysosomal enzymes and oxygen radicals. Adherenc...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Seow WK,Whitman LM,Bird PS,Thong YH

更新日期：1992-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The delivery of effective information flow through self learning, critical thinking and problem solving is one of the objectives of current curriculum development within the Dental Faculty of the University of Hong Kong. These objectives reflect a desire to encourage skills related to 'comprehension learning' and 'mea...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Cheung GS,Dimmer A,Walker RT

更新日期：1992-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 27-year-old male suffered a fractured mandible following extraction of a tooth. It was subsequently found that the fracture occurred in an area pathologically weakened by a localized lesion of Langerhans cell disease. Since lesions of the jaws may be seen either as the first manifestation or as a complication of wid...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： MacMillan AR,Oliver AJ,Radden BG,Lacy MF

更新日期：1991-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Periostitis ossificans is a rare condition which has not been previously reported arising from an infected dentigerous cyst. This paper reports such a case in a twelve-year-old boy, and reviews the literature concerning periostitis ossificans. ...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Luyk NH,Hunter KM

更新日期：1991-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Glass ionomer (polyalkenoate) cements have proved to be superior to zinc phosphate cements as orthodontic luting agents. Setting behaviours at different temperatures were recorded by an oscillating rheometer under controlled conditions. The working time of these cements can be increased by mixing on a chilled glass sl...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Fricker J,Hirota K,Tamiya Y

更新日期：1991-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The discovery of a radiolucency within an unerupted tooth is a rare occurrence. One cause is external resorption. The clinical features, the histology, and the management of three cases are described. ...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Singer S,Abbott PV,Booth DR

更新日期：1991-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In order to predictably achieve bacteria-free root canal systems, especially in pulpless teeth, it is necessary to use intra-canal medicaments. Medicaments can also be used to influence the peri-radicular response to endodontic treatment. Consideration of a material's therapeutic action must be made when selecting a m...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Abbott PV

更新日期：1990-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objectives of this Malaysian study were to investigate the relationship between severity of trauma and interval before treatment, and the effect of delayed treatment on prognosis. A total of 123 traumatized permanent incisors were observed over a 24-month period. Results of this study suggest that the interval bet...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Rusmah M

更新日期：1990-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Herpes zoster virus (HZV) infection, particularly of the trigeminal nerve, can be a disabling and disfiguring condition with variable clinical presentations. Acyclovir is a highly effective treatment modality during the acute clinical phase; however, pain control may be very difficult particularly with protracted and ...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Barrett AP

更新日期：1990-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The conversion of calcium sulphate hemihydrate powders to dihydrate by reaction with atmospheric water vapour has been re-examined gravimetrically. Storage is usually said to be safe at less than '70 per cent RH', but this is shown to be an inadequate criterion (water vapour pressure being more useful in the context) ...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Torrance A,Darvell BW

更新日期：1990-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study, enamel surface roughness was investigated following the use of various combinations of bonding agents, burrs and polishing procedures. Orthodontic brackets were bonded to 135 premolar teeth extracted from adolescents. Subsequent to debonding and finishing, the enamel surface was gold coated and examined...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Howell S,Weekes WT

更新日期：1990-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The behaviour of three alginate impression materials was tested in vivo by sectioning the peripheries of a series of impressions in a standard manner and measuring the extension in three directions: buccal, lingual and into the depth of the sulcus. The three materials used reacted in accordance with their various cons...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Thomas CJ

更新日期：1990-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The patient in this report is a young boy with hypohydrotic ectodermal dysplasia. His case is exceptional in that anodontia was complete in both deciduous and permanent dentitions. A brief review of this condition is presented along with the prosthetic management of the case which emphasizes the need for regular modif...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Shaw RM

更新日期：1990-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The restorative dentist is often faced with difficulties in overcoming functional, cosmetic, and cleansibility requirements when replacing teeth in areas of localized alveolar ridge resorption. A case report is presented highlighting a surgical technique to correct such an alveolar ridge deficit. ...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Kitchings SK

更新日期：1990-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of compound composite odontome is reported. The classification and aetiology of odontomes is briefly discussed. ...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： To EW

更新日期：1989-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aesthetic restorative glass ionomer cements undergo a rather prolonged setting reaction during which time they are susceptible to water uptake and water loss. If they can be maintained in isolation long enough in the oral cavity then the clinical result will be superior. A further series of surface treatments has ...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Earl MS,Mount GJ,Hume WR

更新日期：1989-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of migratory abscess pointing both intraorally and extraorally at a considerable distance from the causative site is reported. The anatomy of the area leading to the formation of such an abscess is described. ...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Ho KH

更新日期：1989-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:With many composite resins operators may notice a change in colour after light curing the restoration. Three types of specimen--a disc, a simulated Class III and a veneer--were made using a series of composite resins. Generally, resins became lighter or more translucent on irradiation. This was not only true for a ran...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Makinson OF

更新日期：1989-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Extracted teeth, root-filled by single cone and lateral condensation techniques, using friction fitted and solvent (chloroform and eucalyptol) dip-fitted primary gutta-percha cones, were compared with respect to apical sealing as measured by length of dye penetration and frequency of no dye penetration. Overall, the s...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Narracott P

更新日期：1989-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:With the increased popularity of contact sports and encouragement to participate at an early age, the role of the dental profession in relation to prevention of dental and other orofacial sporting injuries has become more important. Provision of professionally-fitted (custom) mouthguards for persons involved in contac...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Chapman PJ

更新日期：1989-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The F concentrations in plaque and in underlying enamel were determined in a sample of 99 schoolchildren aged 8.4 years (S.D. = 0.37), comprising four groups, exposed life-long to contrasting concentrations of F in the water (range less than or equal to 0.12 ppm to 2.8 ppm) and to supplements of 350 mg F/kg domestic s...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Schamschula RG,Sugár E,Un PS,Agus HM,Tóth K

更新日期：1982-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is observed clinically that some years after MOD restoration of molar and premolar teeth, cuspal failures commonly occur. The period between restoration and failure is usually from eight to fifteen years. Evidence has been found, both from observations of fractured cusps and from a mathematical model of an idealize...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Bell JG,Smith MC,de Pont JJ

更新日期：1982-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Identification of human remains by the teeth is a widely accepted forensic procedure. At present the principle dental technique used for identification of the dead is the post-mortem comparison method which involves a comparison of post-mortem dental findings and any available ante-mortem records. This study describes...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Wilson DF,Kolbinson D

更新日期：1982-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is predicted that more Australians will retain their natural dentitions into old age and their dental needs will have to be met with a wide range of dental services by dentists acting with understanding, kindness, and sympathy. The empathy to do so requires experience of appropriate delivery systems in the environm...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Homan BT

更新日期：1982-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A recent study investigated attitudes of selected Australian and British dental academics to aspects of educational management. This paper reviews that study and comments upon significant differences which were detected between the national samples. Analysis was by sub-programme CROSSTABS of the Statistical Package fo...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： McMaugh DR

更新日期：1982-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cost-benefit and cost-effectiveness analyses were carried out to obtain an indication of the economic viability of the prolonged fluoride application (PFA) method. Using three year results from a clinical trial of the technique, the cost-benefit ratio has calculated as 1:2.1 and the cost-effectiveness as $3.49 per sur...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Enno A,Craig GG

更新日期：1982-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The dimension and direction of net migration of dentists in relation to Australia have been documented, the possible determinants and consequences discussed, and need for regulatory action considered. A new inflow of dentists has existed over the period of 1967 to 1980, with a marked increase after 1974. Determinants ...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Spencer AJ

更新日期：1982-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:From records of 32 067 dentate persons from low fluoride communities in South Yorkshire, England, clinical dental caries has been scored at the distal and mesial sites of permanent canines, first and second premolars, and first and second molars, in relation to age. For those teeth with distal or mesial caries or both...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Jackson D,Burch PR,Fairpo CG

更新日期：1981-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Westmead Centre is a large teaching hospital of 925 acute treatment beds planned to provide a comprehensive range of general and specialist referral services to the rapidly expanding population of the western suburbs of Sydney. The hospital was conceived in 1968 and opened for patient treatment in 1978. The Dental Cli...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Lester KS

更新日期：1981-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The performance of a range of amalgamators, capsules and pestles was studied using the criterion of "success time", and the results discussed in terms of the parameters Power Number and capsule length:amplitude ratio. Simple modifications of amalgamator design to improve efficiency have been identified; high oscillati...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Darvell BW

更新日期：1981-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The radiopacity of 33 commercially available composite materials was measured in terms of their equivalent thickness of an aluminum alloy per unit thickness of material. The theoretical significance of this definition was discussed. The radiopacities were found to vary by more than an order of magnitude. Although near...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Cook WD

更新日期：1981-04-01 00:00:00