This review of canine autotransplantation included 6 low quality studies are suggests good survival although both resorption and ankylosis increase after 5 years
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Third molars and mandibular angle fractures: Are they associated?
This review of the link between the presence of third molars and mandibular angle fractures included 7 retrospective studies suggesting an increased risk of fracure when third molars were present RR= 1.90(95%CI; 1.47-2.46).
[read the full story...]Keratocysts: conservative treatment approaches?
29 mainly retrospective studies were included in this review of conservative management approaches for odontogenic keratocysts. While the findings suggest use of decompression followed by enucleation data for recurrence were lower than those found in previous reviews of the topic. High quality prospective studies are needed.
[read the full story...]Bleeding after dental extraction: no evidence from randomised trials
This update of a 2016 Cochrane Oral Health Group review of interventions for post extraction bleeding was unable to identify any published or ongoing trials assessing interventions. Well conducted and reported randomised controlled trials are needed on this question.
[read the full story...]Orthognathic surgery: limited evidence on antibiotic prophylaxis?
2 reviews and 2 RCTs were discussed in this review of the effect of antibiotics on postoperative infections in orthognathic surgery. There is a lack ofclarity on the preferred antibiotic and the optimal duration of administration.
[read the full story...]Mandibular angle fractures – Do third molars have an influence?
16 observational studies were included in this review of the association between the presence of a lower third molar and the occurrence of a mandibular angle fracture in adults. The findings suggest that the odds of fracture are 3.16 (95%CI; 2.2- 4.54) higher in the presence of third molars
[read the full story...]Third molar extraction – does platelet-rich fibrin improve outcomes?
6 studies were identified for this review of platelet-rich fibrin to improve outcomes after third molar extraction. The studies were small with contradictory findings so further high quality studies are needed.
[read the full story...]Top Dental Elf blogs May-August 2017
2017 Dental Elf end of year round up May to August 2017.
[read the full story...]Top Dental Elf blogs Jan-April 2017
2017 Dental Elf end of year round up Jan – April.
[read the full story...]Coronectomy – a safe option for deeply impacted mandibular third molars?
This review of coronectomy for management of impacted mandibular third molars included 14 studies suggesting that it is safe and reliable with a low failure rate (7%).
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