Niger J Clin Pract
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To investigate the color relationships between the anterior teeth in vivo. ⋯ Anterior maxillary and mandibular teeth exhibited "different" color values. Only mandibular incisors and mandibular laterals showed "almost the same" color. Canines were more dark/red/yellow for both mandible and maxilla. Centrals were more bright/green/yellow for maxilla and bright/green/blue for mandibular. Clinicians should select the color one by one for each tooth and be aware of their color relations for optimal esthetics.
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Discharge summaries are important components of hospital-care transitions in ensuring continuity of care. ⋯ Educational intervention for doctors in training with the provision of oversight and feedback by their supervisors is required. Standardized discharge summary templates recognizing the peculiarities of specialized patient groups are recommended. Transition to electronic discharge summary system is imperative.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Evaluation of fracture resistance in root canal-treated teeth restored using different techniques.
This study aimed to evaluate the effects of different coronal restoration techniques on fracture resistance of root canal-treated mandibular premolars with mesio-occluso-distal (MOD) cavities. ⋯ Usage of horizontal post or occlusal Ribbond usage increased the fracture resistance of root canal-treated premolars with MOD cavities.
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The study aimed to describe the pattern of injuries among patients presenting at a tertiary care hospital in Enugu southeast Nigeria. ⋯ Lacerations and fractures were the most common injuries. RTA was the leading cause of injury. TBI was the most common cause of injury-related death.
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: The management of soft-tissue defects following surgery for chronic osteomyelitis of the tibia is challenging. It often requires complex reconstructive procedures, especially when the distal third of the tibia is involved. We present a relatively simple method of addressing these defects. ⋯ The sural Island musculo fasciocutaneous flap is a reliable source of richly vascularized soft tissue for the management of dead space and soft-tissue defects in chronic osteomyelitis of the tibia. It has the added advantage of providing sizeable tissue, with good reach to all segments of the tibia.