Biomedical subjects
D MacCarthy
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Replacement of an obturator section of an existing two-piece implant-retained edentulous obturator.
There is an increasing number of people in the community who have postablative surgery for tumors of the maxilla. Postsurgical defects these individuals have are usually restored by means of a complete or partial denture obturator with various materials, including resilient silicone extensions. These patients require long-term maintenance of their obturator prostheses, which must be considered in the context of their general health and ongoing medical care. When a resilient silicone bulb is used to obturate the defect, the silicone sometimes deteriorates, whereas the denture base remains functional. This article describes a simple procedure to construct a replacement, resilient silicone bulb obturator while retaining the original complete or partial denture base.
Working with a dental hygienist in Ireland.
The category of dental hygienist was introduced in Ireland in 1990 in accordance with the scheme made by The Dental Council [An Chomhairle Fiacloireachta] under the provision of Part VII of the Dentists Act 1985. This paper sets out and discusses the instructions of the Dental Council for employing/supervising dentists and registered dental hygienists as they apply at the time of writing. The current status and possible future developments are also considered in relation to the delivery of patient care by the dental team.
Acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis is associated with attachment loss.
Acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis (ANUG) has been generally considered as a gingivitis. However, clinical impressions suggest that periodontal attachment loss is one of the sequelae of the disease. This study was designed to investigate the extent of probing attachment loss detectable following resolution of the acute phase of the disease. 13 patients (3 male, 10 female) aged on average 22.7 years were studied. The presence of interdental soft tissue cratering was used to determine whether a site was previously affected by ANUG. ANUG sites were compared with other sites using a paired Student t-test (N = 13). Patient mean probing attachment level was greater for ANUG sites (2.2 +/- 0.9) than for the mean of all other sites (0.8 +/- 0.7). It is concluded that greater loss of probing attachment is associated with sites affected by ANUG than with other sites studied.
Fibrous hyperplasia of the gingiva in organ transplant patients.
Recent improvements in immunosuppressive therapy have improved the survival rate of post organ transplant patients. These developments have introduced a new group of medically compromised patients to the general dental practitioner. This paper reviews the medical and dental complications of organ transplant patients with special reference to heart transplant patients. A case report of the management of Cyclosporin A induced gingival hyperplasia in a post heart transplant patient is presented. Guidelines for dental management of heart transplant patients are suggested.
Twenty years ago: a parent's voice.
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[Effectiveness of periodontal treatment methods].
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Parents' views of childhood disorders.
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Psychological influences affecting growth.
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Douglas in retrospect.
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Obituary: Ronald MacKeith 1908-1977.
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Communication between children and doctors.
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Physical effects and symptoms of the cycle of rejection.
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Parental rejection and stunting of growth.
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The repercussions of the death of a child.
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