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Bacterial Biofilm Growth On Various Dental Stabilization Systems For Avulsed And Luxated Teeth, Mahmoud Mona, Clay Walker, Luciana M. Shaddox, Roberta Pileggi
Bacterial Biofilm Growth On Various Dental Stabilization Systems For Avulsed And Luxated Teeth, Mahmoud Mona, Clay Walker, Luciana M. Shaddox, Roberta Pileggi
Oral Health Practice Faculty Publications
With the increased incidence of traumatic injuries and the advanced understanding of the periodontal and alveolar healing process, teeth splinting has become a common practice for stabilizing traumatized teeth. Consequently, several splinting materials and techniques have been introduced in the past few years. Despite the detrimental role of bacterial biofilm on healing, the level of biofilm development on these material surfaces has not been well investigated. Bacterial biofilms are severely detrimental for periodontal healing of avulsed and luxated teeth. Thus, biofilm growth becomes a critical factor in selecting the material of choice for dental splints. In this study, we aim …
The Moth-Eaten Mandible: Osteomyelitis, Galal Omami
The Moth-Eaten Mandible: Osteomyelitis, Galal Omami
Oral Health Practice Faculty Publications
Inflammatory lesions such as osteomyelitis of the jaw may share some of the radiographic features of malignancy; however, a demonstrable dental cause for it usually exists. In addition, inflammatory lesions generally stimulate a sclerotic bone reaction, which is uncommon in malignancy. The imaging modality of choice for aiding in the differential diagnosis is computed tomography imaging because of its ability to clearly delineate sequestra and periosteal new bone formation.
Magnetic Resonance And Ct Imaging Biomarkers For Prediction Of Acute And Chronic Radiation-Induced Xerostomia, Anastasia Katsavochristou, Dimitrios Koumoulis
Magnetic Resonance And Ct Imaging Biomarkers For Prediction Of Acute And Chronic Radiation-Induced Xerostomia, Anastasia Katsavochristou, Dimitrios Koumoulis
Oral Health Practice Faculty Publications
Xerostomia is a common adverse effect of radiation therapy at the head and neck area. Radiation-induced xerostomia can be severe and detrimental for the quality of life. Clinicians and radiologists have focused on the prevention of xerostomia as feasible, which has been significantly improved in the recent decades with the use of the contemporary radiation technology. However, radiation-induced xerostomia still remains one of the most devastating side effects of radiation therapy. Clinical risk factors have been identified, but the variation of its incidence and presentation has turned the focus on the investigation of parameters that would be able to predict …