January/February 2015

Roger D. Winland, DDS, MS, MAGD
2015 Jan/Feb; 63(1):6.

Mark Donaldson, BSP, RPH, PHARMD, FASHP, FACHE
2015 Jan/Feb; 63(1):7. 

Roger A. Solow, DDS
2015 Jan/Feb; 63(1):10. 

Rich Mounce, DDS
2015 Jan/Feb; 63(1):14. 

2015 Jan/Feb; 63(1):80.

Stephanie M. Price, DDS
Valerie A. Murrah, DMD, MS
2015 Jan/Feb; 63(1):16. 

A literature review of over 1100 articles was performed that identified 12 major areas of concern regarding the management of oral lichen planus (OLP) by the general dentist. This article reviews those concerns and presents strategies for coping with the signs, symptoms, and complications associated with OLP, as well as educational approaches and legal considerations.

Devanand Gupta, BDS, MDS
Rajendra Kumar Gupta, PhD
2015 Jan/Feb; 63(1):23.  

This double-blind, randomized control trial sought to evaluate the clinical effects of 3 mouthrinses against salivary mutans streptococci (MS), chlorhexidine, Acacia nilotica, or saline water. The antibacterial action of A. nilotica against MS was similar to that of chlorhexidine.

Roger A. Solow, DDS
2015 Jan/Feb; 63(1):30.  

There are an overwhelming number of companies and components for dentists to choose from for implant-supported restorations. This article addresses the principles that guide implant abutment selection when treatment planning for fixed prosthodontics.

Saeed Asgary, DDS, MS
Mahta Fazlyab, DDS, MS
2015 Jan/Feb; 63(1):37. 

Invasive cervical resorption (ICR) occurs in the cervical area of the teeth due to the formation of a soft tissue that progressively resorbs dentin. This article presents a case involving a mandibular canine that was treated with a calcium-enriched mixture (CEM) cement. As a biocompatible material, CEM has proven its ability in dentinogenesis, cementogenesis, and osteogenesis, and may prove to be a suitable biomaterial for treating ICR cases.

Nuala Porteous, BDS, MPH
Yuyu Sun, PhD
John Schoolfield, MS
2015 Jan/Feb; 63(1):41.  

Previous studies have found inconsistent results from testing methods used to measure heterotrophic plate count bacteria in dental unit waterline (DUWL) samples. This study compared the results obtained from an in-office chairside method and Standard Methods 9215C and 9215E. The results suggest that the Standard Method 9215E is not suitable for application to DUWL quality monitoring. The results also confirm that while the in-office chairside method is useful for DUWL quality monitoring, the Standard Method 9215C provided the most accurate results.

Mana Saraghi, DMD
Paul A. Moore, DMD, PhD, MPH
Elliot V. Hersh, DMD, MS, PhD
2015 Jan/Feb; 63(1):48.  

As a missing person’s case gets colder, the need for dental records becomes more profound. Law enforcement needs the cooperation of organized dentistry to procure dental records, translate their findings, and upload them into the National Crime Information Center database for cross-matching with unidentified person records.

Amber D. Riley, RDH, MS
2015 Jan/Feb; 63(1):54.  

This study sought to evaluate the cytotoxicity of 5 dentin bonding agents (Admira Bond, Adper Single Bond Plus, Clearfil SE Bond, Clearfil S3 Bond, and Heliobond). All 5 materials were evaluated as severely cytotoxic on the first day. With the exception of Adper Single Bond Plus, toxicity continued to Day 28 for all compounds. The utmost care must be taken to prevent contact between dental bonding agents and adjacent tissues.

Gautam P. Badole, MDS
M.M. Warhadpande, MDS
Rakesh N. Bahadure, MDS
Shital G. Badole, BDS
2015 Jan/Feb; 63(1):58.  

This article reports the case of a nonvital tooth with a periapical lesion and an open apex that was treated with a single visit mineral trioxide aggregate apical plug. A radiographic evaluation taken 6 months post-treatment showed a decrease in the periapical lesion; at 1 year, complete healing was visible.

Behnaz Ebadian, DDS, MSc
Saeid Talebi, MSc
Niloufar Khodaeian, DDS, MSc
Mahmoud Farzin, PhD
2015 Jan/Feb; 63(1):61.  

In this in vitro study, 2 implants were embedded in the interforaminal region of an acrylic model. Two kinds of retention mechanisms were used to construct complete overdentures: ball type and direct abutment (Locator). The results showed that by increasing vertical restorative space the maximum stress values around implants were decreased in both unilateral and bilateral loading models, and that a ball attachment seems to be more favorable in the stress distribution around an implant than a Locator attachment.

A. Arreaza, MSc
H. Rivera, MSc
M. Correnti, PhD
2015 Jan/Feb; 63(1):69. 

This article compared the expression of p53 protein in oral lichen planus (OLP) and oral lichenoid reaction (ORL) in 65 patients. The results showed more p53 positive cases in the OLP group than in the OLR group, although this difference was not statistically significant.

Christopher R. Jordan, DMD, MS
Clifton W. Bailey, DDS
Deborah L. Ashcraft-Olmscheid, DMD, MS
Kraig S. Vandewalle, DDS, MS
2015 Jan/Feb; 63(1):73.  

In this study, the dentin surfaces of mounted human third molars were sprayed with 3 different imaging powders. The 3 powder groups were then divided into 3 subgroups based on rinsing duration: no rinse, 1 second, and 10 seconds. The groups that were rinsed for 1 or 10 seconds were not significantly different from each other or the nonpowdered control. The type of imaging powder did not significantly affect the bond strength. The nonrinsed powdered dentin surface group had a significant reduction in bond strength compared to the other 2 groups.

Raid Sadda, DDS, MS, MFDRCSI
2015 Jan/Feb; 63(1):78.  

This article reports a rare case of a horizontally displaced dental implant that migrated into the maxillary sinus 6 months after 3 implants were inserted into the augmented maxillary posterior region.

Adepitan A. Owosho, BChD
Anitha Potluri, DMD
Richard E. Bauer III, DMD, MD
Elizabeth A. Bilodeau, DMD, MD, MSEd
2015 Jan/Feb; 63(1):e1. 

This article presents the case of a 69-year-old man with an ameloblastic carcinoma in the left body of the mandible. Radiographically, the lesion resembled an odontogenic cyst surrounding an impacted tooth. It is important that dentists rule out malignancy in lesions that do not display obvious radiographic features.

Rodrigo Dias Nascimento, PhD
Fernando Vagner Raldi, PhD
Michelle Bianchi de Moraes, PhD
Paula Elaine Cardoso, PhD
Deborah Holleben, DDS
2015 Jan/Feb; 63(1):e5.  

This article presents a case report of an 8-year-old patient who presented with a large radiolucency associated with the maxillary left canine and a supernumerary tooth. A decompression technique was selected to preserve the permanent canine. The supernumerary tooth was removed, followed by orthosurgical treatment to allow access for traction of the permanent canine. No recurrence was observed 5 years post-treatment.

Diala Aretha de Sousa Feitosa, DDS, MSc
Boniek Castillo Dutra Borges, PhD
Fabio Henrique de Sa Leitao Pinheiro, PhD
Rosangela Marques Duarte, PhD
Renato Evangelista de Araujo, PhD
Rodivan Braz, PhD
Maria do Carmo Moreira da Silva Santos, PhD
Marcos Antonio Japiassu Resende Montes, PhD
2015 Jan/Feb; 63(1):e9.  

This in vitro study sought to evaluate both the potential bleaching and changes to average surface roughness (Ra) of enamel after brushing with a dentifrice. Fifty-four enamel specimens were treated with 1 of 3 dentifrices: 1 with calcium peroxide, and 2 without. Although the Ra increased in all groups after brushing, only the dentifrice containing calcium peroxide resulted in an increase in reflectance.

Kumar Raghav Gujjar, MDS
Ratika Sharma, MDS
Amith H.V., MDS
Smitha Amith, MDS
Indushekar K.R., MDS
2015 Jan/Feb; 63(1):e12.  

Traumatic injury to an immature tooth may result in pulpal necrosis secondary to pulp canal obliteration. This article describes an innovative apical plug technique with mineral trioxide aggregate in a calcified immature tooth using an ultrasonic tip and long, thin, tapered fissure burs.

Ana Carolina Amorim Pellicioli, DDS
Thieni Kaefer, DDS
Marco Antonio Trevizani Martins, DDS, PhD
Vinicius Coelho Carrard, DDS, PhD
Manoela Domingues Martins, DDS, PhD
2015 Jan/Feb; 63(1):e16.  

This article describes a case of a 16-year-old boy with a palatal swelling which was diagnosed as a central giant cell lesion. Treatment involved a complete enucleation of the lesion and the removal of several teeth, with subsequemt rehabilitation with a removable prosthesis. There were no signs of recurrence over a 7-year period.

Prakash S. Talreja, MDS
Chandrashekhar R. Suvarna, BDS
Preeti P. Talreja, MDS
2015 Jan/Feb; 63(1):e20.  

In long-standing edentulous cases, the alveolar bone generally demonstrates vertical and horizontal atrophy. Rehabilitating these patients with dental implants is difficult unless accompanied by some kind of augmentation procedure. This article offers a brief description of the alveolar ridge splitting technique along with 3 case reports.

Husain Harianawala, BDS, MDS
Mohit Kheur, BDS, MDS
Supriya Kheur, BDS, MDS
Jay Matani, BDS, MDS
2015 Jan/Feb; 63(1):e24.  

This article presents a case involving a 60-year-old man who sought prosthetic rehabilitation after a right segmental mandibulectomy. The rehabilitation involved the construction of a palatal ramp, followed by a mandibular guiding flange. After 4 months, the patient’s chewing ability, tongue movement, and facial esthetics were improved.

Marina Lara de Carli, DDS, PhD
Felipe Fornias Sperandio, DDS, PhD
Fernanda Rafaelly de Oliveira Pedreira, DDS
Alessandro Antonio Costa Pereira, DDS, PhD
Joao Adolfo Costa Hanemann, DDS, PhD
2015 Jan/Feb; 63(1):e28.  

This article presents a case of an oral cartilaginous choristoma lesion. Differential diagnoses and recently reported cases are reviewed. Following surgical excision, the lesion did not recur.

Kumar Nilesh, MDS
Jagadish Chandra, MDS
2015 Jan/Feb; 63(1):e32.  

This article describes the case of a deeply embedded large mucocele over the buccal mucosa. Ultrasonography was used to visualize the size and position of the lesion, and aspiration was used to help in the eventual diagnosis. An intraoral approach was used in the complete removal of the lesion.