General Dentistry is the award-winning, peer-reviewed journal of the Academy of General Dentistry. Published bimonthly, General Dentistry features clinical articles spanning the breadth of topics relevant to general dentists, including unique diagnostic case reports, novel solutions to common treatment dilemmas, evidence-based best practices, and the science to help you choose the best materials, technology and procedures for your patients and your practice.
Table of Contents
Departments
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Editorial Going hybrid
Timothy F. KosinskiFull Article (PDF)
2022 July/August; 70(4):5.
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Pharmacology Is it time to omit ammonia inhalants from dental emergency kits?
Jason H. GoodchildFull Article (PDF)
Mark Donaldson
2022 July/August; 70(4):6-9.
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Public Health Understanding special needs in dental practice
Larry N. WilliamsFull Article (PDF)
2022 July/August; 70(4):10-12.
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Ethics Perfectionism: pitfalls and perks
Toni M. RouckaFull Article (PDF)
2022 July/August; 70(4):13-15.
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Oral Diagnosis “Moth-eaten” loss of tooth structure and Persistent radiolucency in extraction site
Galal OmamiFull Article (PDF)
2022 July/August; 70(4):78,80.
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Self-Instruction Answers Exercises No. GD477, GD478, and GD479 from the July/August 2021 issue
2022 July/August; 70(4):79.Full Article (PDF)
Clinical Articles
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SELF-INSTRUCTION
Special Patient Care Dental care for pregnant patients: a survey to assess the current practices of Alabama dentists
Arealle E. FranklinFull Article (PDF)
Suman Challa
Rochisha Singh Marwaha
A survey of Alabama AGD members assessed attitudes toward and barriers to providing dental care for pregnant patients. Lack of education and/or training was the most frequently identified barrier, and dentists who did not receive residency training reported more confidence in their ability to provide care.
2022 July/August; 70(4):16-21.
Self-Instruction Exercise No. GD495 -
Pediatric Dentistry Symmetry of carious lesions in primary and permanent teeth in children as a predictor of future caries patterns
Solange LaudierFull Article (PDF)
Daniela Novaes Soares
Mirian de Waele Souchois de Marsillac
Vera Ligia Mendes Soviero
Tatiana Kelly da Silva Fidalgo
This study evaluated the bilateral symmetry of carious lesions in the primary and permanent teeth of children. The results suggest that the presence of a carious lesion on a tooth surface can predict vulnerability to caries on the contralateral tooth, allowing the dentist to pursue targeted preventive action.
2022 July/August; 70(4):23-27.
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SELF-INSTRUCTION
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Autotransplantation: a lost art worthy of revival in the era of implants
Adam P. TowFull Article (PDF)
This case report describes autotransplantation of a maxillary third molar into a second molar extraction socket. In addition, the author reviews the literature surrounding autotransplantation and proposes a system for naming transplanted teeth.
2022 July/August; 70(4):28-32.
Self-Instruction Exercise No. GD496 -
SELF-INSTRUCTION
Basic Science Effect of high-concentration bleaching agents on dentin bonding: an in vitro study
Phuong Trinh NguyenFull Article (PDF)
Viet Hung Hoang Nguyen
Anh Chi Phan
This study evaluated the effects of high-concentration solutions of carbamide peroxide and hydrogen peroxide on the dentin-resin interface and shear bond strength of restorative materials. The shear bond strength increased significantly with a longer delay between bleaching and bonding (immediate vs 1-week delay vs 2-week delay), and there were no differences between bleaching solutions.
2022 July/August; 70(4):34-39.
Self-Instruction Exercise No. GD497 -
Implants Subperiosteal implant overdenture fabrication using existing custom Dolder bar attachments
Cassandra MitchellFull Article (PDF)
Kurt Metzler
Courtney S. Babb
Mario F. Romero
This case report describes treatment of a patient with subperiosteal implants who requested repair of her existing spare set of dentures. The dentures that the patient currently wore were used as a guide for creating the new prostheses, and the Dolder bar attachments in the spare set of dentures were reused, providing satisfactory esthetic and functional results.
2022 July/August; 70(4):41-43.
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Oral Medicine, Oral Diagnosis, Oral Pathology Solitary fibrous tumor arising from the buccal mucosa: diagnostic challenge of a rare entity
Natália Cristina Trentin-BordignonFull Article (PDF)
Ana Guadalupe Gama Cuellar
Leandro Marins
Rogério Gondak
This case report presents a rare occurrence of a solitary fibrous tumor presenting in the buccal mucosa. The lesion was excised and underwent immunohistochemical and histopathologic analyses. The clinical and histopathologic features of a solitary fibrous tumor and its differential diagnoses are described.
2022 July/August; 70(4):44-47.
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Pediatric Dentistry Selection of mucocele management technique: considerations in pediatric patients
Shaden A. AlfaqihFull Article (PDF)
Jonathan P. Bacon
Esther L. B. Childers
This case report describes the surgical excision of an oral mucocele in a 9-year-old boy. A review of the literature from 2010 to 2018 revealed 20 studies pertaining to mucocele excision. Although surgical excision is suitable for cooperative pediatric patients, alternative approaches may offer reduced chair time, minimal intraoperative bleeding, and enhanced postoperative recovery.
2022 July/August; 70(4):48-53.
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Orthodontics Association between sella turcica bridging and impacted maxillary canines
Filipe Colombo VitaliFull Article (PDF)
Ihan Vitor Cardoso
Mariane Cardoso
Thais Mageste Duque
Gustavo da Luz Vieira
A case-control study in a Brazilian population showed that impacted maxillary canines were positively associated with the presence and severity of sella turcica bridging.
2022 July/August; 70(4):54-58.
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Special Patient Care Clinical, radiographic, and genetic observations in 2 families with cleidocranial dysplasia
Viviane de Fátima MestreFull Article (PDF)
Isabella Carolina Spoladori
Lucas Brust Osiak
Wagner José Martins Paiva
Renata Lúcia Leite Ferreira de Lima
Bianca Carvalho Silveira
Maria José Sparça Salles
Cleidocranial dysplasia is a rare congenital malformation with oral manifestations that include late eruption of permanent teeth and the presence of supernumerary teeth. The clinical, radiographic, and genetic aspects of 2 families affected by the disorder are examined to contribute to the literature on the disease.
2022 July/August; 70(4):59-66.
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Periodontics Periodontal treatment of patients with hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia
Vinícius de Paiva GonçalvesFull Article (PDF)
Mirian Aparecida Onofre
Andréia Bufalino
Cláudia Maria Navarro
Joni Augusto Cirelli
Rose Mara Ortega
To date, no protocol has been established for optimizing the outcomes of periodontal treatment in patients with hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT), a rare condition characterized by increased risks of bleeding, cerebral abscesses, arteriovenous malformations, anemia, and thrombosis. This case report describes a safe clinical approach to periodontal treatment in a patient with HHT.
2022 July/August; 70(4):67-71.
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Oral Medicine, Oral Diagnosis, Oral Pathology Incidence of osteoradionecrosis of the jaws: a retrospective study of 620 patients with head and neck cancer
Ryma KabirFull Article (PDF)
Robert Durand
David Roberge
Eric Dufresne
Phuc Félix Nguyen-Tân
Matthieu Schmittbuhl
A retrospective cohort study of 620 adults following irradiation for head and neck cancer evaluated the occurrence of osteoradionecrosis and identified factors to minimize its incidence: meticulous preradiotherapy dental examination, a comprehensive treatment plan, and diligent postradiotherapy follow-up examinations conducted by an experienced multidisciplinary team.
2022 July/August; 70(4):72-77.
