Study show that normal bacteria which live in our mouths provide the catalyst for the development of gum disease, a condition which leads to painful gums and the loosening of teeth.  New research from Queen Mary, University of London has found that the unexpected finding could pave the way for the development of preventative measures in tackling gum, or periodontal disease, by manipulating the normal bacteria in the same way that probiotic yoghurt works to protect the intestine. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

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Endodontic access preparation through lithium disilicate ceramic restorations may damage the restoration and compromise its load-bearing capability. Preparation through lithium disilicate glass-ceramic restorations on their load to failure.

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Study done on the:  Different surface conditioning, cleaning methods, and ceramic primers are used to improve bonding to zirconia ceramic. However, maintaining a durable bond with zirconia ceramic under various clinical conditions remains a challenge.

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The study was done on Cervical color of metal ceramic crowns and the influence of framework design.  The replication of natural teeth, especially for single tooth restorations in patients with high esthetic needs, represents a challenge. The purpose of this study was to analyze the color of the cervical portion of single metal ceramic crowns fabricated with different metal framework designs.

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There are several factors exist which result in crown preparations that are less than ideal. In these situations, the clinician should find a practical way to overcome the lack of resistance of the compromised tooth preparation.

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The conclusion of the study done shows that E-glass fibers, woven polyethylene braids, and polyaramid fibers withstood the fatigue regime and increased the flexural strength of the implant-supported overdenture model. The spaces available for reinforcement did not affect the dynamic strength or the static loading capacity of the implant-supported overdenture model. (Source: Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry)

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Faith Hill was one of many performers who had entertained at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee.  The performance was for a fundraiser for the Interfaith Dental Clinic back on May 6th.  Something to Smile About, was held in conjunction with the TDA’s Music City Dental Conference. Sponsored by Delta Dental of Tennessee, the concert raised $67,000 for patient care. IFDC is a nonprofit dental clinic that provided more than $2.5 million in comprehensive and emergency dental services during 2010-11 and has more than 300 clinical volunteers.

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Family Smiles, a family dental practice out of Fort Worth, Texas, has open in southeast Texas at the former Ubi Caritas Dental Clinic.  Family Smiles will accept Medicaid, Chips, and cash paying patients. Also, in agreement with Ubi Caritas, Family Smiles will be seeing a percentage of patients that have no dental insurance at a reduced fee based on the patient’s income level. Ubi Caritas plans to continue using local volunteer dentists to see additional patients at the Family Smiles dental office.

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following-up on an earlier 1-year prospective study on implant success rates and the peri-implant response after immediate placement and provisionalization of single implants in the esthetic zone. The effects of gingival biotype on the peri-implant tissues were also evaluated.  (Source: Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry)

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Providing a provisional restoration after crown preparation is an indispensable step in fixed prosthodontics. The provisional restoration should be fabricated with precise biological, mechanical, and esthetic requirements so that it can be duplicated in the final restoration. (Source: Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry)

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This study was to examine dental inspection data from three-year old children to assess the extent to which the dental health in Greater Glasgow and Clyde had improved during the initial years of the Childsmile intervention programme.

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Source  Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry:  An accelerated technique for casting a direct-pattern post and core restoration for use in fixed prosthodontics has been previously described. Similar techniques for use in removable prosthodontics show potential for clinical use, specifically for the fabrication of radicular stud overdenture attachments and their corresponding copings.

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A woman dies at a dental clinic when she has a sever allergic reaction to the mouthwash they used. After she rinsed her mouth out with the mouthwash Corsodyl, she complained that she felt very hot and itchy.

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There are times when a dentist will advise having dental sealants. Dental sealant is a sealant is a clear plastic protective coating for teeth. Dental sealants are normally painted onto the chewing surfaces of the back teeth (molars and premolars).

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Many adults wonder why they should spend the high cost of saving their child baby tooth when it just going to fall out anyway.  Although pulling a baby tooth may be less expensive, if a dentist suggest doing a root canal and crown work in order to save the tooth  give some consideration and thought to what he/she is saying.  There are good reasons why you should save a baby tooth compare to pulling a baby tooth too soon.

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When going to the dentist be active in knowing and learning about your dental care services. What you should know before having any dental work started.

If you have dental insurance dental benefits.

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With today’s economy many people do not receive dental benefits though their jobs and can not afford the high cost of dental care without it.   Here are some tips that will help to keep your dental cost low.

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Back in 2007 a 12 year old boy dies from an untreated tooth infection. The infection spread to his brain and he had have two brain surgeries, though despite this the young boy passed away.  This is not the first time a child or an adult has die from tooth infections that went untreated and sadly it probably is not the last time either.

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Dental4less.com is Wishing Everyone a Safe and Wonderful Holiday

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In the past a you would get a cavity and the dentist would fix it with a filling. Now however dentist can often use treatments to stop tooth decay before a cavity even develops.  Tooth decay often provides signs before it actually causes a cavity in your tooth. Your dentist looks for these sign such as white spot on the tooth enamel or any suspicious spots on your X-rays.

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