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T J O'Toole

Publications and source records attributed to T J O'Toole.

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PubMed1991

A preliminary report: YAG laser treatment in pediatric dentistry.

Pediatric dentistry offers many opportunities to employ lasers. Observations of laser uses with the primary dentition and evaluation of laser anesthesia for permanent premolars are presented in this preliminary report. Soft tissue surgery with children and adolescents is described. Dentin became desensitized with normal pulp test readings and histology when premolars were given laser exposure. Patient acceptance was high. Enamel conditioning for bonding, decay removal, root canal cleansing and exposing unerupted teeth are the most common procedures.

Anesthesia, Dental↗
PubMed1983

A review of drug transfer to the infant by breast-feeding: concerns for the dentist.

The nursing infant, not being a miniature adult, has physiologic differences that need to be considered when he or she is subjected to drugs through breastfeeding. These differences may include an immature liver, decreased albumen levels, and an inability to excrete agents in the urine and stool. Besides immediate pharmacologic effects, possible long-term complications of each drug need to be considered. As can be seen from the data, many drugs that are prescribed by the dental profession are not considered hazardous to the nursing infant. However, this generalization is not appropriate for individual patients, and the prescribing dentist is advised to administer systemic drugs to lactating mothers with discretion and close follow-up.

Adult↗
PubMed1978

Acid-etch repair of hereditary type 4 enamel hypoplasia.

Defects of the enamel include hypoplasia and hypomineralization. The cause can be local, systemic, or hereditary. A 14-year-old boy had type 4 hereditary hypoplastic enamel. The Nuva-Seal, Nuva-Fil acid-etch technique was used to restore the defect.

Acid Etching, Dental↗
PubMed1976

Tooth fragments lodged in unexpected areas.

Broken, lost, swallowed, or aspirated teeth can be a hazard in dental and medical practice. Because of the magnitude of soft-tissue trauma associated with minor tooth fracture, the physician may be the first to see the child. Every attempt should be made to locate the missing tooth structure before the wound is closed. This can be accomplished through a detailed history of the accident, careful examination, and roentgenograms, if necessary. Three cases are reported in which tooth fragments were imbedded in wounds.

Accidents, Home↗