1/4. The pulpectomy in primary teeth.BACKGROUND: The pulpectomy is an underutilized treatment modality for severely infected primary teeth. CASE DESCRIPTION: The author presents two pulpectomy cases that were filled with Vitapex. CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS: Vitapex is an excellent filling material for primary tooth pulpectomies. Its clinical characteristics and ease of use may make the pulpectomy procedure a more-attractive alternative to extraction.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = extraction (Clic here for more details about this article) |
2/4. Early loading of interforaminal implants immediately installed after extraction of teeth presenting endodontic and periodontal lesions.BACKGROUND: infection in tooth extraction sites has traditionally been considered an indication to postpone implant insertion until the infection has been resolved. PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the survival rate of early-loaded implants placed immediately after extraction of teeth with endodontic and periodontal lesions in the mandible. MATERIALS AND methods: Twenty patients in need of mandibular implant treatment and with teeth showing signs of infection in the interforaminal area were included in the study. The patients received four to six implants (Branemark System, Nobel Biocare AB, Goteborg, sweden) in or close to the fresh extraction sockets and received a provisional prosthesis within 3 days. Final prostheses were delivered after 3 to 12 months. The surgical protocol paid special attention to the preservation of high implant stability and control of the inflammatory response. The patients were followed up for 15 to 44 months. RESULTS: No implants were lost, resulting in a 100% survival rate. A mean marginal bone loss of 0.7 mm (SD 1.2 mm) was registered during the observation period. No signs of infection around the implants were detected at any follow-up visit. CONCLUSION: A high survival rate can be achieved for immediately placed and early-loaded implants in the mandible despite the presence of infection at the extracted teeth.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 7keywords = extraction (Clic here for more details about this article) |
3/4. Intraoral examination in pyogenic facial lesions.Pyogenic cutaneous lesions of the cervicofacial region may be due to a variety of causes. One possibility that should be considered is an odontogenic infection secondary to untreated dental caries, periodontal disease or previous maxillofacial trauma. An intraoral examination is mandatory to evaluate the oral cavity for signs of pathology that may be manifested as a purulent cutaneous lesion. patients with odontogenic infection should be referred to a dentist for definitive treatment, which may consist of either endodontic therapy or extraction of the involved tooth and curettage of any abscesses or fistulous tracts.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = extraction (Clic here for more details about this article) |
4/4. Management of the primary dentition in vitamin d-resistant rickets.vitamin d-resistant rickets (familial hypophosphatemia) is a systemic disease secondary to defective renal-tubular reabsorption of phosphate. The major oral manifestations are spontaneous abscesses in a caries-free dentition. Pulpotomies or extractions were frequently described in the dental literature as the therapies of choice. This article presents a new prophylactic approach utilizing zinc oxide--eugenol pulpectomies and full crown coverage in an attempt to retain the primary dentition and prevent abscess formation.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = extraction (Clic here for more details about this article) |