College of Dental Medicine: Recent submissions
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Senolytics in diseases: killing to survive
( Elsevier , 2023 , Book chapter)Since the discovery of cellular senescence in 1961, numerous studies have investigated the role of senescent cells in the pathogenesis of many chronic diseases. Cellular senescence, defined by irreversible cell cycle arrest, ... -
Antiviral Medications
( Wiley , 2024 , Book chapter)This chapter discusses the antiviral medications used in the management of viral infections of the orofacial region with a focus on human herpes group of viruses. The principles of management of orofacial viral infections ... -
Use of Antibiotics in Periodontitis
( Wiley , 2024 , Book chapter)This chapter discusses the role of antibiotics in the management of periodontal disease in the light of available evidence and contemporary professional guidelines. The indications, contraindications, dosage, and commercial ... -
Agents Used in the Management of Oral Ulceration
( Wiley , 2024 , Book chapter)This chapter discusses the topical agents used in the management of oral ulcers in general dental practice settings. The common causes of oral ulcers including drug-associated oral ulcers are enlisted. The principles of ... -
Plastic Restorations for Primary Teeth
( CRC Press , 2024 , Book chapter)Plastic restorative materials available for primary teeth range from the traditional amalgam through to the newest version of compomers. Despite the lack of strong scientific evidence of any medical problems to the use of ... -
Comprehensive Care: Examples of Treated Cases
( CRC Press , 2024 , Book chapter)The aim of this chapter is to illustrate some clinical cases requiring comprehensive paediatric dental treatment. It should never be forgotten when planning treatment that children are not ‘miniature adults’, and each child ... -
Dental Caries Management Using the Hall Technique
( CRC Press , 2024 , Book chapter)The concept of minimal intervention dentistry (MID) for managing dental caries in children is composed of a set of biological management techniques that aim at increasing access to dental care, decreasing prevalence of ... -
Antibiotic Prophylaxis Against Infective Endocarditis in Dentistry
( Wiley , 2024 , Book chapter)This chapter discusses the risks bacterial endocarditis following dental procedures in susceptible patients. Risk assessment of patients, indications, and antibiotic regimens for prophylaxis are described in the light of ... -
Local Analgesia
( CRC Press , 2024 , Book chapter)Effective pain control is a prerequisite for the successful restoration of teeth. By far, the most widely used technique in dentistry is the injection of local analgesic (LA) agents to block neural transmission, commonly ... -
Aesthetic Full Coverage Restorations: Primary Tooth Zirconia Crowns
( CRC Press , 2024 , Book chapter)The demand for aesthetics restorations in dentistry has been growing rapidly. The social impact of having a natural and aesthetically pleasing appearance is affecting the choices of not only adults but children as well. ... -
Treatment Planning
( CRC Press , 2024 , Book chapter)A treatment plan must be developed and designed to provide high-quality restorative care for each individual child’s needs. The details will vary according to the types of restorations needed, as will the sequence of placing ... -
Rubber Dam
( CRC Press , 2024 , Book chapter)Unlike many of the techniques used in modern restorative dentistry, rubber dam is not a recent innovation. Its use was described by Barnum as early as 1865 in the British Journal of Dental Science. -
The treatment of bacterial biofilms cultivated on knee arthroplasty implants using the bioelectric effect
( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2024 , Article)Introduction: The formation of bacterial biofilms on knee arthroplasty implants can have catastrophic consequences. The aim of this study was to analyze the effectiveness of the bioelectric effect in the elimination of ... -
Bridging the gap: harnessing clinical evidence for smarter primary care dentistry.
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Other)Key points Emphasises the importance of evidence-based clinical care in general dental practice. Highlights the barriers to effective implementation of evidence-based dentistry in primary care. Provides recommendations ... -
A New Scale for Rating Oral Health-Related Quality of Life in Denture Wearers
( Quintessence Publishing Co. Inc. , 2024 , Article)Purpose: When carrying out prosthetic rehabilitation of edentulous and partially edentulous patients, great attention is paid to the personal attitude of the patients, their satisfaction with oral health and psychosocial ... -
Use of Antibiotics in Dentoalveolar Infections
( wiley , 2024 , Book chapter)This chapter discusses the role of antibiotics in the management of dentoalveolar infections in the light of contemporary professional guidelines. The principles of antibiotic therapy in the management of dentoalveolar ... -
Analgesics
( wiley , 2024 , Book chapter)This chapter discusses the common types of oral and topical analgesics used in clinical dentistry, including non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug s (NSAID s) as well as narcotic analgesics. The principles of prescribing ... -
Oral Side Effects of Systemic Medications
( wiley , 2024 , Book chapter)This chapter provide an overview of recognised oral side effects of medications with a focus on systemic medications. A wide range of oral side effects are discussed, including gingival hyperplasia, lichenoid reactions, ... -
Oral Hygiene Agents: Toothpastes
( wiley , 2024 , Book chapter)This chapter discusses the common types of toothpastes used in the maintenance of oral hygiene and prevention of dental diseases. The composition of over-the-counter and prescription toothpastes are outlined. Fluoride ... -
Oral Hygiene Agents: Mouthwashes
( wiley , 2024 , Book chapter)This chapter discusses the common types of mouthwashes used in the maintenance of oral hygiene and prevention of dental diseases. The principles underlying the use of mouthwashes are summarised followed by the composition ...
