...is usually combined with sedation and is often used even if general anesthesia is planned. Minimal sedation. Patients respond normally to verbal commands during this drug-induced state. Although cognitive function...

...determine if a cordless handpiece reduces muscle workload compared with a corded version.13 The clinical study compared cordless and corded handpieces in terms of muscle activity and duration. Surface electromyography...

...mean that dental caries prevention should be considered an integral part of comprehensive infection prevention plans. This is important in ensuring quality of life and good overall health. In order...

...compromised. After completion of dental implant treatment, the patient must be put on a tightly monitored maintenance schedule. A 5-year study found that without professional maintenance, patients with pre-existing peri-implant...

...part of complex microbial communities known as biofilms or plaque. Older literature mostly focused on Candida as the primary cause of infection. However, increasing evidence suggests that DS is a...

...hear and communicate appropriately as disrespect, lack of interest, or impaired cognitive function.11 COMMUNICATION IS KEY Oral health professionals must make concerted efforts to effectively communicate with patients with hearing...

...are effective for heavy, tenacious calculus removal due to their more open angle of 80° to 90° when compared to a curet.2,3 The two lateral sides of the sickle come...

...calculus, from the root surfaces in periodontal pockets.1,2 Gracey curets are key to the process of instrumenting a tooth surface to completion in order to achieve tissue health.2–4 While Gracey...

...the implant body, and the other attaches to the inside of the overdenture.1 Depending on the design, the components can be magnets, clips, locators, or ball attachments.7 The components located...

...compensating behavior through the pushing of the mandible forward in an attempt to open the airway.16 Approximately 25% of patients with OSA exhibit sleep bruxism, compared with 5% to 8%...