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D M Laskin

Publications and source records attributed to D M Laskin.

At least 127 records · Page 7Linked to original sources
PubMed1993

The use of sterile versus nonsterile gloves during out-patient exodontia.

One hundred twenty-four patients who showed no clinical evidence of acute infection, were not taking antibiotics, and were to undergo routine removal of erupted teeth were studied. Patients were alternately assigned to surgeons who were wearing sterile or nonsterile, but clean, gloves. Surgery was performed in the usual manner and no postoperative antibiotics were prescribed. None of the patients was found to be infected postoperatively. Results of this prospective study suggest that routine exodontia can be safely performed by a surgeon wearing nonsterile, but surgically clean, gloves without increasing the risk of postoperative infection.

Ambulatory Surgical Procedures↗
PubMed1993

Diagnosis of pathology of the temporomandibular joint. Clinical and imaging perspectives.

The pathologic conditions that involve the TMJ are similar to those conditions that involve other joints in the body. Therefore, many of the radiologic characteristics of these diseases are also similar. Nevertheless, because the articular surface of the condyle is an important site of mandibular growth, leading to secondary facial asymmetries when damaged in young patients, this possibility must be considered when evaluating the radiographic changes. It also is important to understand that functionally the TMJs act as a single unit and that any alteration in function caused by a pathologic process on one side can lead to disturbed function on the opposite side. Such dysfunction can cause degenerative changes that must be distinguished from the primary disease. Finally, some of the conditions that involve the TMJ can produce rather similar radiographic changes. In these instances, an understanding of the associated clinical findings can be helpful in making a more accurate radiographic diagnosis.

Ankylosis↗