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How dentists classified and treated non-carious cervical lesions

Article Abstract:

Treatment of non-carious cervical lesions may vary between different dentists. A cervical lesion is the loss of hard tissue in the junction between the connective tissue covering the root and the tooth enamel. A non-carious lesion is one that occurs in the absence of a cavity. A study surveyed 959 dentists about the treatment of four different types of non-carious cervical lesions. The dentists varied in the terminology used to describe the four different types of lesions. They also did not agree on the underlying cause of the lesions. Treatment varied depending on type of the lesion. The dentists advocated the use of restorative dentistry to treat certain types of lesions more often than others. They agreed that tooth brushing instruction was important for patients with non-carious cervical lesions.

Methods, Diseases, Oral surgery, Enamel, Dental, Dental enamel

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Survival rates of teeth adjacent to treated and untreated posterior bounded edentulous spaces

Article Abstract:

Restoration of a missing tooth with a partial denture does not necessarily improve the survival of adjacent teeth. Researchers compared the outcomes of 569 posterior bounded edentulous spaces bridged with removable partial dentures or left untreated, and found that the rate of adjacent tooth survival was unchanged by treatment. A slight increase in adjacent tooth survival was seen in patients treated with a fixed partial denture. Dentists believe that teeth adjacent to an unrestored missing tooth are a high risk of loss. Additional research may determine if treatment is necessary.

Care and treatment, Evaluation, Cover Story, Tooth loss, Partial dentures, Bridges (Dentistry), Bridges (Dental)

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A pilot study of risk-based prevention in private practice

Article Abstract:

Dentists should examine all their patients carefully to assess their risk of developing cavities or periodontal disease. In a study of 15 dental offices, the participating dentists identified 4% of patients who were at high risk of developing cavities and 7% who had a high risk of developing periodontal disease. About 30% had a moderate risk of developing cavities or periodontal disease.

Dental caries, Health risk assessment, Periodontal disease, Periodontal diseases

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