{"title":"Bacteriology of periodontal disease.","authors":"R R Russell","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The microbial flora associated with the periodontal tissues in health and disease is extremely complex, and much research is being directed toward identifying those species that may be etiologic agents or that can be used as prognostic indicators. Recent work has resulted in changes in the taxonomic position of several periodontal species and the recognition that several others, particularly species of Eubacterium and Peptostreptococcus, as well as a novel oral spirochete, may be important in disease. New rapid techniques for identifying and enumerating the periodontal flora are being applied to cross-sectional and longitudinal studies to assess the significance of the various species; the DNA probe and immunologic detection methods demonstrate both advantages and limitations when compared with methods based on determining the predominant cultivable flora.</p>","PeriodicalId":10853,"journal":{"name":"Current opinion in dentistry","volume":"2 ","pages":"66-71"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1992-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"12564697","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Comparative imaging of the jaws.","authors":"S J Gibbs","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Explosive growth in high-technology imaging continues in dentistry as in all health sciences. Some new technology will find its way into general and some specialty dental practices; two examples, digital intraoral radiography and multimodality panoramic machines, are reviewed. New developments in the application of current imaging procedures (both conventional and \"high tech\") to diagnosis and management of diseases and injuries of the jaws, muscles of mastication, and salivary glands are presented. Recent information suggests that the risk of radiation-induced cancer in exposed populations may be greater than had been recognized. The impact of this data on both occupational and patient radiation exposure in dentistry is reviewed.</p>","PeriodicalId":10853,"journal":{"name":"Current opinion in dentistry","volume":"2 ","pages":"55-63"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1992-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"12564696","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Viral infections in dentistry.","authors":"C Scully, J Bagg","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Viral diseases of relevance to dentistry have recently been reviewed with respect to human immunodeficiency virus disease, other immunocompromised persons, oral malignancies, infection control, and antiviral therapy. This review discusses the most recent advances in the understanding of aspects of human immunodeficiency virus relevant to dentistry and relevant aspects of the herpesviruses, human papillomaviruses, hepatitis viruses, and other viruses. Further detail is available in other recent reviews.</p>","PeriodicalId":10853,"journal":{"name":"Current opinion in dentistry","volume":"2 ","pages":"102-15"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1992-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"12501069","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Bibliography of the current world literature. Infections.","authors":"","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":10853,"journal":{"name":"Current opinion in dentistry","volume":"2 ","pages":"134-48"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1992-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"12563437","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Mandibular reconstruction with free bone grafts.","authors":"C Lindqvist","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The ideal method for replacing lost mandibular bone would be to induce growth of host replacement bone that could bridge a defect by means of bone induction. In the coming years, both bone morphogenetic protein and guided tissue regeneration will certainly gain a lot of interest. For the time being, the best method of grafting is still autogenous bone, provided there is a suitable donor site, sufficient bone, and a vascularized graft bed. This review outlines different sources and methods for bone grafting. The possibility of using different substitutes for bone is also discussed, as a number of articles have recently dealt with this problem.</p>","PeriodicalId":10853,"journal":{"name":"Current opinion in dentistry","volume":"2 ","pages":"25-37"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1992-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"12564693","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Bibliography of the current world literature. Oral and maxillofacial surgery.","authors":"","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":10853,"journal":{"name":"Current opinion in dentistry","volume":"2 ","pages":"117-34"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1992-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"12563436","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Immunization against dental caries.","authors":"M W Russell","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The development of a vaccine against dental caries involves identification of appropriate antigens of mutans streptococci against which protective immune responses can be mounted, and the selection of a method of immunization that will generate sustained levels of salivary antibodies. Antigens receiving most attention include streptococcal surface proteins that are involved in attachment to tooth surfaces and glucosyltransferases that synthesize adhesive glucans from sucrose. Recent advances in mucosal immunology and the introduction of novel strategies for inducing mucosal immune responses now raise the possibility of constructing an effective and safe vaccine. Passive immunization by the oral application of performed antibodies against selected antigens of mutans streptococci has also shown promise and may facilitate understanding of the mechanisms of protective immunity against caries.</p>","PeriodicalId":10853,"journal":{"name":"Current opinion in dentistry","volume":"2 ","pages":"72-80"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1992-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"12564698","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Microbiologic and pathologic aspects of pulpal and periapical disease.","authors":"H O Trowbridge, B H Stevens","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The greatest cause of endodontic and periapical pathosis is microbial infection of the pulp. Most odontogenic infections are of a polymicrobial nature. With advances in anaerobic isolation and culturing techniques, much has been learned about the presence of pathogenic organisms such as Porphyromonas and Prevotella species (formerly classified as black-pigmented Bacteroides species) in infected root canals. This review provides a summary of recent developments in endodontic microbiology, virulence factors, and host defense systems as they relate to the pathogenesis of pulpal and periapical inflammatory lesions.</p>","PeriodicalId":10853,"journal":{"name":"Current opinion in dentistry","volume":"2 ","pages":"85-92"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1992-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"12553903","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Update on technology assessment in dentistry.","authors":"A Antczak-Bouckoms, J F Tulloch","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This review focuses on evaluations of particular clinical problems or technologies in dentistry that have used the recently developed technology assessment techniques of decision analysis, meta-analysis, and cost-effectiveness analysis. It also discusses general methodologic and implementation issues in the assessment of health-care technologies.</p>","PeriodicalId":10853,"journal":{"name":"Current opinion in dentistry","volume":"2 ","pages":"10-4"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1992-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"12560712","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Surgical management of endodontically treated teeth.","authors":"J W Harrison","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Surgical endodontics has become an important treatment modality in modern dentistry. The evolution and development of this modality has suffered from decades of empiricism, as techniques, concepts, and root-end filling materials were advocated without supporting scientific evidence. The techniques and concepts of periodontal surgery and oral and maxillofacial surgery were long assumed to directly apply to endodontic surgery. Evidence now suggests that certain procedures adopted from other specialties are not indicated for surgical endodontics and, in fact, may be counterproductive. During the past year, the most important developments have emerged in the area of surgical wound healing as it relates to soft tissue management procedures. New techniques and concepts that enhance rapid wound healing and decrease untoward postsurgical sequelae have been proposed.</p>","PeriodicalId":10853,"journal":{"name":"Current opinion in dentistry","volume":"2 ","pages":"115-21"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1992-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"12690780","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}