Browsing College of Dental Medicine by Type "Book chapter"
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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. ... -
Aesthetic Full Coverage Restorations: Strip Crowns for Primary Incisors
( CRC Press , 2024 , Book chapter)Unsightly or discoloured primary incisor teeth will often be the reason that, for the first time, parents seek dental treatment for their children. Such teeth may be carious, discoloured due to a congenital defect or trauma, ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Antifungal Agents
( wiley , 2024 , Book chapter)This chapter discusses the antifungal medications used in the management of fungal infections of the orofacial region with a focus on oral candidiasis and its different forms. The risk factors for oral candidiasis are ... -
Antimicrobial Resistance
( wiley , 2024 , Book chapter)This chapter discusses the importance of growing antimicrobial resistance (AMR) as a major public health hazard on a global scale. It underscores the role of dental professionals in controlling AMR through judicious use ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Dental Management of Patients on Blood Thinners
( wiley , 2024 , Book chapter)This chapter discusses the dental and oral surgical management of patients taking common types of oral antiplatelet and anticoagulants medications. The mechanism of action, dosage, commercial preparations, drug interactions ... -
Hydrocolloids from Marine Macroalgae: Isolation and Applications
( CRC Press , 2021 , Book chapter)Hydrocolloids are natural polymeric substances which are commonly isolated from marine macroalgae. From the last four decades, hydrocolloids have played a significant role in food, cosmeceuticals, nutraceuticals, and ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 Infections, SARS-CoV-2 Infection, and Autoimmunity
( Elsevier , 2024 , Book chapter)A new strain of virus, SARS-CoV-2, caused the coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) and became the greatest global health challenge. Even though most patients (over 80% of exposed patients) present mild symptoms, 13.8% ... -
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, ... -
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 ... -
Preformed Metal Crowns for Primary Molars
( CRC Press , 2024 , Book chapter)The nickel chrome preformed metal crown-commonly called the preformed metal crown-has proved to be the most successful restoration for large cavities in primary teeth (Figure 5.1). Following the treatment of pulpally ... -
Pulp Therapy for Primary Teeth
( CRC Press , 2024 , Book chapter)In spite of the decline in the prevalence of dental caries in children in the Western world, there is still a large population where caries is still rampant (Figure 4.1). It is therefore important for all dental practitioners ...