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• Management of a Severely Malpositioned Replanted Avulsed Tooth: A Case Report

  Philip L. Michaelson, MS, DMD
  Compendium - February 2013

  This case report details the treatment and follow-up of an avulsed and malrepositioned maxillary anterior tooth, which included re-extraction and replantation as well as root canal therapy.

• Comparison of Clinical Efficacy of Three Professionally Applied Pastes on Immediate and Sustained Reduction of Dentin Hypersensitivity

  Yiming Li, DDS, MSD, PhD, Sean S. Lee, DDS, Luis R. Mateo, MA, Evaristo Delgado, DDS, MSc, Yun Po Zhang, PhD, DDS(hon)
  Compendium - January 2013

  This study compared the clinical efficacy of an in-office desensitizing paste to that of a paste containing CPP-ACP with 0.2% NaF and a fluoride-free pumice prophylaxis paste on dentin hypersensitivit...

• New Method for Improving the Accuracy of Bite Registrations in Restorative Implant Dentistry

  Mark W. Wilhelm, DMD, MSD
  Compendium - January 2013

  This case study describes a new proposed method to treat edentulous areas of the mouth using dental implants and fixed prosthodontic concepts to register secure and accurate bites.

• Self-Report of Latex Allergy By Patients Visiting a Dental Clinic

  James Guggenheimer, DDS, Steven Barket, DMD, Marnie Oakley, DMD, John Close, MA
  Compendium - Nov/Dec 2012

  In this retrospective cross-sectional study, it was concluded that the reported rate of a previous reaction to latex in this patient sample was higher than that of the general population.

• Treatment of Peri-Implantitis Using Nonsurgical Debridement with Bioresorbable Nanospheres for Controlled Release of Doxycycline: Case Report

  Lucas Alves Moura, DDS, MS, Ana Paula Oliveira Giorgetti Bossolan, DDS, MS, Eliana Ap. de Rezende Duek, PhD, Enilson Antonio Sallum, DDS, MS, PhD, Francisco Humberto Nociti Jr, DDS, MS, PhD, Márcio Zaffalon Casati, DDS, MS, PhD, Antonio Wilson Sallum, DDS, MS, PhD
  Compendium - Nov/Dec 2012

  This case report shows an alternative approach for treating peri-implantitis, presenting clinical results after application of bioresorbable polymeric doxycycline 10% loading nanospheres as an adjunct...

• Re-reattachment of a Fractured Maxillary Central Incisor: A Case Study

  Michael R. Meharry, DDS, MS
  Compendium - Nov/Dec 2012

  This article discusses reattachment techniques for the restoration of fractured teeth when the tooth fragment is recovered after a traumatic dental injury.

• Esthetic and Functional Rehabilitation Via Reattachment of Dental Fragments

  José Roberto Lovadino, DDS, MS, PhD, Giselle Maria Marchi, DDS, MS, PhD, Diogo de Azevedo Miranda, DDS, MS, Núbia Pavesi Pini, DDS, Lucas Alves Moura, DDS, MS, Hugo Felipe do Vale, DDS, MS, Marcio Zaffalon Casati, DDS, MS, PhD, Debora Alves Nunes Leite Lima, DDS, MS, PhD, Flávio Henrique Baggio Aguiar, DDS, MS, PhD
  Compendium - Nov/Dec 2012

  This clinical report describes how restorative dentistry, periodontology, and adhesive materials were combined to restore function and esthetics in a case of a subgingival fracture of central incisors...

• Conservative Approach for Esthetic Repair of Fractured Ceramic Facing in Ceramic-Fused-to-Metal Crowns: A Case Series

  Neeraj Malhotra, MDS, PGDHHM, Shashirashmi Acharya, MDS
  Compendium - Nov/Dec 2012

  This article outlines a conservative repair protocol for fractured ceramic facings of ceramic-fused-to-metal (CFM) crowns and includes brief descriptions of several cases.

• Odontogenic Osteomyelitis or Bisphosphonate-Related Osteonecrosis of Mandible of Patient with Autoimmune Disease: Clinical Dilemma

  Len Tolstunov, DDS, DMD, Darren P. Cox, DDS, MBA, Bahram Javid, DMD
  Compendium - Nov/Dec 2012

  Appropriate treatment of odontogenic osteomyelitis or bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the mandible in patients with autoimmune diseases is dependent upon the correct diagnosis based on meticul...

• Socket Grafting with Calcium Phosphosilicate Alloplast Putty: A Histomorphometric Evaluation

  Lanka Mahesh, BDS, MBA, Maurice A. Salama, DMD, Gregori M. Kurtzman, DDS, MAGD, FACD, DICOI, Frederic P.C. Joachim, DDS, MSc
  Compendium - September 2012

  Research results suggest CPS putty is a reliable choice for osseous regeneration in cases of socket grafting and implant-related surgeries.

• Oral Lichen Planus: A Report and Review of an Autoimmune-Mediated Condition in Gingiva

  Gowri Pendyala, MDS, Saurabh Joshi, MDS, Jithendra Kalburge, MDS, Manjiri Joshi, MDS, Avneesh Tejnani, MDS
  Compendium - September 2012

  The case described highlights the importance of considering lichen planus in the differential diagnosis of hyperkeratotic and erosive lesions of the oral mucosa in childhood and their management.

• Buccinator Muscle Repositioning: A Case Report

  Om N. Baghele, MDS, MBA, Mangala O. Baghele, BDS
  Compendium - September 2012

  Alterations of the vestibule and mucobuccal fold are valuable adjuncts in periodontal-prosthetic management. Appreciation, understanding, and proper utilization of recommended procedures will contribu...

• Dental Implant Therapy in Patients with a History of Periodontitis: A Literature Review and Clinical Considerations

  Michael Courtney, DMD, MA, David Cottrell, DMD, Srinivas Ayilavarapu, BDS, CAGS, DSc
  Compendium - Jul/Aug 2012

  The rate of implant survival was found to be acceptable in patients with a history of periodontal disease in periodontal maintenance programs.

• Case Report: Uncommon Maxillary Lateral Incisor with a Type 3 Invagination and C-Shaped Root Canal System

  Ronald R. Riley, DDS, James A. Dryden, DDS, MS
  Compendium - June 2012

  This case describes a maxillary lateral incisor with dens invaginatus Type 3 that was refractory to treatment and demonstrates the importance of considering this condition in all maxillary lateral inc...

• Apical Barrier Technique with Mineral Trioxide Aggregate Using Internal Matrix: A Case Report

  Ravi Sood, BDS, Manoj Kumar Hans, MDS, Shashit Shetty, MDS
  Compendium - June 2012

  Mineral trioxide aggregate has been effective in artificial root-end closure. In this case report, an internal matrix using absorbable collagen sponge provided a base for MTA placement at the apex.