Carolina Yoshi Campos Sugio, Bianca Tavares Rangel, Amanda Aparecida Maia Neves Garcia, Anna Clara Gurgel Gomes, Adolfo Coelho de Oliveira Lopes, Estevam Augusto Bonfante, Karin Hermana Neppelenbroek
{"title":"Intra-radicular retention with custom designed CAD-CAM fibRe-reinforced composite post-core: a dental technique.","authors":"Carolina Yoshi Campos Sugio, Bianca Tavares Rangel, Amanda Aparecida Maia Neves Garcia, Anna Clara Gurgel Gomes, Adolfo Coelho de Oliveira Lopes, Estevam Augusto Bonfante, Karin Hermana Neppelenbroek","doi":"10.1177/20501684241249546","DOIUrl":"10.1177/20501684241249546","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A technique is outlined for utilising a polymeric composite reinforced with glass fibres in a three-dimensional mesh as a post-core in aesthetic cases. The clinical procedure involves obtaining an impression of the root canal space, scanning the definitive cast, and milling a fibre-reinforced composite post-core. Subsequently, the intra-radicular post-core is cemented using an adhesive resin cement. The use of custom-made computer-aided design-computer-aided manufacturing (CAD-CAM) fibre-reinforced composite post-core facilitates repairability, provides better adaptation to the root canal space, avoids uneven cement thickness, ensures chemical adhesion to resin cement, and promotes favourable aesthetics when combined with all-ceramic crowns.</p>","PeriodicalId":519951,"journal":{"name":"Primary dental journal","volume":"13 2","pages":"53-57"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141422434","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":"Assessing the information provided regarding oral cancer by dental practice websites within the Greater Manchester area.","authors":"Roshni Patel, Sajid Sainuddin","doi":"10.1177/20501684241230190","DOIUrl":"10.1177/20501684241230190","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>With increasing numbers of oral cancer diagnoses and guidance recommending that patients approach their doctors or dentists for assessments, when searching for information regarding mouth cancer, patients may first look to their dental practice website. This study aimed to evaluate the variance of patient information provided regarding oral cancer on dental practice websites.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Dental practices within the Manchester area with an active website were included with assessment of whether there was any information provided regarding reducing oral cancer risk factors, signs to look out for and if oral cancer screening was included as part of the general check-up, using a three-point score based on the joint statement from the British and Irish Society for Oral Medicine (BISOM) and Cancer Research UK (CRUK) regarding oral cancer diagnosis and prevention.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In total, 66.6% (n=60) of practices provided no accessible information regarding oral cancer screening and prevention on their websites. Only 12.2% (n=11) discussed all three factors of oral screening, symptoms and reducing risk factors. Screening as part of routine examination was most frequently mentioned at 27% (n=24), risk factors were discussed by 23% (n=21) of practices and symptoms to be aware of by 13% (n=12).</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>There is a lack of information available to patients on dental practice websites regarding oral cancer. To overcome lack of quality assurance on the internet, dentists can provide factual information via their dental practice websites. This could help with improving patient awareness and therefore aiding in early detection, improving patient outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":519951,"journal":{"name":"Primary dental journal","volume":"13 2","pages":"26-28"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141422427","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":"Primary Dental Journal: Continuing Professional Development for the Primary Care Dentistry Team.","authors":"Igor R Blum","doi":"10.1177/20501684241261882","DOIUrl":"10.1177/20501684241261882","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":519951,"journal":{"name":"Primary dental journal","volume":"13 2","pages":"2"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141422435","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}
Robert Spielman, Governor Ameh, Irene Brandes, Leonard Berkowitz, Natalia Elson, Igor R Blum
{"title":"Challenges in differential diagnosis and treatment of cervical root resorption vs. root caries.","authors":"Robert Spielman, Governor Ameh, Irene Brandes, Leonard Berkowitz, Natalia Elson, Igor R Blum","doi":"10.1177/20501684241256468","DOIUrl":"10.1177/20501684241256468","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>External cervical root resorption may be occasionally mistaken for root caries and vice versa. Radiographical and clinical differential diagnoses of cervical root resorption and root caries are essential for correct treatment planning and a successful treatment outcome. This article reviews the contemporary literature and summarises the prevailing professional consensus pertaining to external cervical root resorption. Clinical diagnostics which help distinguish cervical root resorption from root caries are outlined and treatment approaches of external cervical root resorption are discussed.</p>","PeriodicalId":519951,"journal":{"name":"Primary dental journal","volume":"13 2","pages":"65-70"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141422429","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}