{"title":"Comparing the outcome of necrotic cases using two different treatment methods.","authors":"B Papworth","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study compared the six to nine month follow-up results of endodontic treatment completed on necrotic cases in either two appointments using calcium hydroxide as an intercanal medicament or one appointment using no intercanal medicaments. The root canals of 43 necrotic single-rooted teeth with the presence of periapical bone loss were thoroughly instrumented and irrigated with sodium hypochloride solution. Twenty-three teeth were treated with calcium hydroxide for 10-21 days, then obturated. Twenty teeth were treated in one appointment. Then each case was seen one year later for a recall appointment. The post-op x-ray was compared to the recall x-ray. A case was considered a success if either no apical lesion was present or the lesion had reduced in size and no symptoms were present. A case was considered a failure if the size of the apical lesion had remained the same or increased or if symptoms were present. All 23 of the necrotic teeth treated with calcium hydroxide were successful. Twelve of the 20 necrotic teeth treated in one appointment were successful. This study shows a connection with using calcium hydroxide in necrotic cases and a more reliably achievement for success.</p>","PeriodicalId":76220,"journal":{"name":"New Mexico dental journal","volume":"49 3","pages":"14-5"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1998-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"21456436","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":"Why do I need a root canal?","authors":"C Goodis","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Bacteria invading the pulp cause pulpal necrosis and the need for endodontic treatment. If bacteria are present after treatment, the root canal may fail. For the root canal to be successful in necrotic cases or retreating failing cases, the bacteria in the root canal walls must be removed and the canal sterilized with calcium hydroxide.</p>","PeriodicalId":76220,"journal":{"name":"New Mexico dental journal","volume":"49 3","pages":"12-3"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1998-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"21456435","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":"Data collection in periodontal treatment planning.","authors":"D Miller","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Providing successful dental care is a daily challenge. Techniques to improve our own technical skills are of obvious value, however careful consideration of all the available facts help us to maximize the benefit of our technical skills. We are frequently limited by the conditions and attitudes that are attached to our patients. I suggest we need to recognize those limitations and convey them to those that we are caring for. Our formulation of an accurate treatment plan is the result of consideration of as many of the factors influencing the disease as can be discovered.</p>","PeriodicalId":76220,"journal":{"name":"New Mexico dental journal","volume":"49 1","pages":"18-21"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1998-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"20485477","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":"Full mouth reconstruction. Utilizing fiber-reinforced framework and Ceromer restorations in combination with pressed ceramic technology.","authors":"B J Gilbert","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The final results of this case were pleasing to the patient and the dentist (Fig. 5). The missing teeth had been replaced, function had been restored, the anterior crowding had been eliminated (Fig. 6), and the bioesthetic symmetry and harmony had been restored (Fig. 7). The patient reported a dramatic increase in self confidence with her peers. (Fig. 8) Special thanks to Michael Milner for the excellent Laboratory work provided for this case.</p>","PeriodicalId":76220,"journal":{"name":"New Mexico dental journal","volume":"48 4","pages":"6-10"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1997-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"20485481","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":"Revised antibiotic prophylaxis: does a standard of care exist?","authors":"C A Buttner, L M Candelaria","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":76220,"journal":{"name":"New Mexico dental journal","volume":"48 4","pages":"11-4"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1997-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"20485482","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}