UNLABELLED Muscle denervation atrophy is a result of lower motor neuron injury, thus an early restitution of muscle stimulation is essential in prevention of atrophic changes. THE AIM OF THE STUDY To evaluate the new application of naturally occurring epineural sheath conduit in repair of the peripheral nerve gap to prevent development of muscle denervation atrophy. MATERIAL AND METHODS We ...

Dental caries is one of the most frequent diseases which affects, to quite a high extent, both temporary and mixed dentition. Restoration of the loss of hard dental substance caused by simple or complicated caries of the temporary teeth and of the young permanent teeth can re-establish tooth morphology and, implicitly, the mastication, phonation, physiognomic functions, as well as that of space...

The main properties (mechanical, thermal and chemical) and clinical application for dental restoration are demonstrated for three types of glass-ceramics and sintered polycrystalline ceramic produced by Ivoclar Vivadent AG. Two types of glass-ceramics are derived from the leucite-type and the lithium disilicate-type. The third type of dental materials represents a ZrO2 ceramic. CAD/CAM technolo...

0957-4174/$ see front matter 2012 Elsevier Ltd. A http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.eswa.2012.04.074 ⇑ Corresponding author at: Dental Research Institu 28 Yongon-Dong, Choong-gu, Seoul 110-749, South K E-mail addresses: [email protected] (S.G. Park), s [email protected] (M.-K. Kim), [email protected] (H.-G Shared decision making (SDM) is an approach in which doctor–patient communication regarding avail...

stem cell-based therapy has great potential in treating health conditions including cardiovascular, autoimmune, type i diabetes, neurodegenerative and bone and cartilage diseases also in spinal cord injuries, malformations and cancer. in addition to their potential use to treat systemic diseases, stem cell-based therapy also provides a powerful tool to treat oral and dental diseases such as cra...

The degree of success in the elimination of bacteria during cavity preparation and prior to the insertion of a restoration may increase the longevity of the restoration and therefore the success of the restorative procedure. The complete eradication of bacteria in a caries-affected tooth, during cavity preparation, is considered a difficult clinical task. In addition to weakening the tooth stru...

PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to assess the performance of sealants placed by senior dental students as part of a comprehensive dental care program that included periodic patient recall. METHODS The dental records of 100 patients ranging in age from 6 to 13 years were selected for review to determine the treatments provided for first permanent molars over time. Criteria for inclusion ...