OVERVIEW Patient's perception to the esthetic result of the treatment received can be different from a dentist opinion. Understanding patient's opinion, demand and expectation is part of successful treatment procedure. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to investigate patient's opinion about the esthetic result of the fixed prosthetic treatment received in upper anterior teeth. MATERIA...

OBJECTIVES This study attempted to find a simple adhesive restorative technique for class I and II cavities on posterior teeth. STUDY DESIGN The tested materials were a self-etching adhesive (Parabond, Coltène/Whaledent) and a dual-cure composite (Paracore, Coltène/Whaledent) used in bulk to restore the cavities. Class II MO cavities were performed and assigned to 4 groups depending on the or...

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the remineralization of carious dentine following the restoration of an extensive lesion in a permanent molar with a high strength glass-ionomer cement (GIC). MATERIALS AND METHODS Thirteen first permanent molars, which were scheduled for extraction because of the presence of extensive caries lesions, were selected for this study. They were first restored, according to t...

In recent years, the increasing demand for aesthetically appealing, naturally-coloured dental restoration options has given rise to a growth in the use of composites in the posterior dental area [1-5]. The declining acceptance of dental amalgam and the mercury problem also makes an alternative to amalgam necessary [6,7]. In a statement from the German Scientific Association for Operative Dentis...

BACKGROUND Many surgical procedures for reconstructing the umbilicus during dermolipectomy have been described. OBJECTIVE The authors present a simple technique for umbilicus restoration in abdominal dermolipectomy to improve the shape of the umbilicus and disguise the periumbilical scar. METHODS A skin incision was made to free the umbilicus from its original position. Two fixation points,...

STUDY OBJECTIVES High dose rate (HDR) endobronchial brachytherapy is widely used as a palliative treatment for symptomatic airway obstruction by primary or secondary malignant tumors. We report on a successful use of HDR brachytherapy in patients with nonmalignant airway obstruction. DESIGN Case series PATIENTS Six patients received HDR brachytherapy for airway obstruction caused by granula...

With improvement in material properties of ceramic restorative materials, these materials have been used as the definitive restoration material instead of the dental alloy, even in the posterior region. The incomplete fit of full crown restorations remains a critical problem for dentists, leading many researchers to study this problem. The distribution and magnitude of stress at any point can b...

INTRODUCTION Base metals have a wide use in casting methods. Sometimes they are reused in laboratories which may have an adverse effect on the restoration marginal integrity. This study aimed to investigate the effect of recasting of alloys on marginal integrity of restorations. MATERIALS AND METHODS Models with two types of finishing lines shoulder bevel 45° and shoulder 135° were produced a...

Oral sedatives are often required for children who require dental restoration. Most children are able to receive this in the dental office, often using nitrous oxide with minimal sedation to facilitate the procedure. However, there are children who will not cooperate during the examination process or during the actual dental procedure without sedation [1]. This can be due to young age, behavior...