Type and efficacy of materials used in alveolar osteoplasty in patients with primary palate cleft

Introduction. Alveolar bone grafting has become a standard in the treatment of cleft lip and palate. The main objectives of this procedure are: to allow the eruption of teeth into the cleft and the orthodontic movement o...

The Interleukin-6 and C-reactive protein levels in relation to condition of dentition of patients after myocardial infarction.

Guidelines for easier communication between a physician and disabled patients

Introduction: The ability to communicate with other people is the main means of exchanging information and is, therefore, one of the basic determinants of mental development. Many disabled patients find it difficult to d...

Mercury Hygiene Guidance

Introduction: The FDI Mercury Hygiene Statement includes recommendations on handling both precapsulated and bulk mercury. The use of precapsulated mercury/alloy is the preferred technique. Recommendations that are only a...

Scottish Dental Clinical Effectiveness Programme Prevention and Management of Dental Caries in Children. Dental Clinical Guidance. PART II Defining Needs and Developing a Personal Care Plan. Managing Pain (if present). Caries Prevention.

The information gathered from the assessment of the child will enable a diagnosis to be formulated. From this, the needs to be addressed and the proposed interventions to manage them can be listed and prioritised into a...