The International journal of prosthodontics
-
The primary objective of this study was to assess the prevalence of temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) and comorbid factors (sleep bruxism and headaches). This study was a cross-sectional population survey in the city of Maringá, state of Paraná, Brazil. ⋯ The prevalence of signs and symptoms of TMD was high in this population, but with low disability; however, the proportion of patients in need of treatment was much lower.
-
Historical Article
David Sackett 1934-2015: the father of evidence-based medicine.
-
Controlled Clinical Trial
Computed tomographic evaluation of the effects of mandibular advancement devices on pharyngeal dimension changes in patients with obstructive sleep apnea.
The aims of this study were to evaluate the effect of a mandibular advancement device on oropharyngeal dimension in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and reveal the predominate site of changes produced by mandibular advancement using computed tomography (CT). ⋯ Within the limitations of this study, CT was shown to be useful in evaluating treatment efficacy in subjects with OSA.
-
This retrospective cohort study investigated the clinical effectiveness of preformed oval-shaped glass fiber posts in combination with a dual-curing composite resin core material in endodontically treated premolars presenting an oval root canal cross-section and restored with all-ceramic crowns over up to 45 months. ⋯ A satisfactory clinical performance was observed for preformed oval-shaped glass fiber posts. Survival was higher for teeth retaining three and four coronal walls.
-
Injuries to the trigeminal nerve are a common postoperative complication of dental implant surgery. Usually, the altered sensation and neuropathic pain caused by the nerve injury is temporary, but a permanent neurosensory disorder can sometimes occur. Surgery is commonly used to treat this condition, but the treatment is associated with some complications and a relatively low success rate. This study analyzed the characteristics of pharmacologic management of trigeminal nerve injury pain after dental implant surgery. ⋯ These results suggest that pharmacologic management can be used for treating trigeminal nerve injury pain after dental implant surgery.