The incidence reported in the literature ranges from 0.4-8.4%third molars and in some instances the damage can be permanent. The aim of this case-control study was to investigate the specific risk factors for neurosensory deficits of inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) after third molar extraction. The cases consisted of patients showing neurosensory deficits of the lower [read the full story…]
The surgical removal of third molars is a common procedure that results in varying degrees of inflammation, pain and limited mouth opening. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories, steroids and opiates are often prescribed to alleviate these problems. This review aims to assess the impact of steroids on outcomes following third molars removal. Searches of the PubMed, Scopus, Med- [read the full story…]
The aim of this study was to investigate whether fixation of fractures of the mandibular angle using miniplates placed through a transbuccal approach resulted in lower infection rates that those placed on the mandibular external oblique ridge using an intra-oral approach. What did they do Patients were randomised (by year of birth) to having their [read the full story…]
Powered toothbrushes (PTB) have been available since the 1960s and Cochrane reviews have shown that powered toothbrushes with a rotation oscillation action reduce plaque and gingivitis more than manual toothbrushing (MTB). The main focus of these review has been their effectiveness rather than the safety of these brushes. Van der Weijden et al undertook a [read the full story…]
The use of antibiotics to prevent complications from the removal of third molars is a cause of debate. The aim of this review was to assess the efficacy of antibiotics in preventing infectious complications after third molar surgery What did they do The Medline Embase, ,and Cochrane databases were searched together with the references in [read the full story…]
One of the complications of the removal of lower third molars ( wisdom teeth) is inferior alveolar nerve injury (IANI) . This has resulted in the use of a new extraction procedure coronectomy (partial odontectomy or root retention) a technique whereby the crown of a tooth is removed but parts of the roots are untouched. [read the full story…]
Periodontal disease has been linked with a number of general health conditions and we recently covered the review which noted that the evidence does not support an association between periodontal disease and atherosclerotic vascular disease. This multicentre case control study is the latest published study to look at the link between periodontal disease and pre-eclampsia. [read the full story…]
There have been a number of stories in the press regarding the recent paper by Claus et al on dental X-rays and meningiomas. Meningiomas are mostly benign tumours which arise from the dura mater and are usually slow-growing. They are the most common benign brain tumour although relatively uncommon with an incidence of around 6 [read the full story…]
This is a critical appraisal of a Cochrane review first published in December 2010. The appraisal was prepared under the auspices of the American Dental Associations Centre for Evidence-based Dentistry The objective of the Cochrane review was to determine if adjusting the pH of lidocaine had any effect on pain resulting from non-intravascular injections in [read the full story…]
The merits of the lingual split techniques verses the surgical bur for the extraction of impacted mandibular third molars have been debated for many years. The aim of this review was to compare the post-operative outcomes of the lingual split and the surgical bur techniques. The authors searched the PubMed, Ovid MEDLINE, and Cochrane CENTRAL [read the full story…]
