The Validity of Pulp Testing
The Journal of the American Dental Association, 08/06/2009
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Weisleder R et al. – The authors report on an in vivo study in which they assessed the validity of two commonly used cold pulp tests and an electrical pulp tester (EPT) in determining pulp vitality by using direct inspection of the pulp as the reference standard ... support the use of either of the cold tests and the EPT for diagnosis of pulpal status.
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Timing of pulp extirpation for replanted avulsed teeth
Evidence- Based Dentistry, 10/19/2009
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Stewart C et al. – There is clinical evidence for an association between pulp extirpation performed after 14 days following replantation and the development of inflammatory resorption. This investigation supports the current clinical ... for pulp extirpation within 10–14 days of replantation.
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The Teaching of Management of the Pulp in Primary Molars in Europe: A preliminary investigation in Ireland and the UK
European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry, 08/03/2009
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Chaollai AN et al. – Formocresol is no longer the most commonly taught pulp medicament in dental schools in Ireland and the UK.
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Substance P and CGRP expression in dental pulps with irreversible pulpitis
Australian Endodontic Journal, 11/10/2009
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Sattari M et al. – Although Mann–Whitney's post–hoc tests showed statistically significant differences in CGRP expression between two pulpitis groups, differences in SP expression between symptomatic and ... not significant. This study demonstrated that the expression of CGRP and SP is significantly higher in pulps with irreversible pulpitis compared with healthy pulps.
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Roles of TLR2, TLR4, NOD2, and NOD1 in Pulp Fibroblasts
Journal of Dental Research, 09/29/2009
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Hirao K et al. – TLR2, TLR4, NOD2, and NOD1 in HDPF are functional receptors, and NOD2 is a modulator of signals transmitted through TLR2 in pulpal immune responses, leading to progressive pulpitis.
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Effect of restorations on pulpal blood flow in molars measured by laser Doppler flowmetry
International Endodontic Journal, 11/09/2009
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Chandler NP et al. – In molars the size of the pulp chamber was influenced by the presence of restorations and the PBF was reduced when restorations were present. Size and extent of restorations had a ... endodontics,omf radiology,prosthodontics/restore
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The Efficacy of Six Local Anesthetic Formulations Used for Posterior Mandibular Buccal Infiltration Anesthesia
The Journal of the American Dental Association, 08/05/2009
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with 0.9 mL of the tested dental anesthetics could induce only partial pulpal anesthesia, a level likely to be inadequate for most dental procedures. When compared with L100, only the A100 induced statistically greater pulpal anesthesia after mandibular buccal infiltration.
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Coverage of Fingertip Defect Using a Dorsal Island Pedicle Flap Including Both Dorsal Digital Nerves
The Journal of Hand Surgery, 10/07/2009
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from an adjacent finger can be used for coverage of extensive fingertip or pulp defects, with maintenance of a normal–length digit and restoration of sensation on both the radial and ulnar sides of the finger pulp. The sensation recovery of this series is superior to those dorsal island
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Effect of Er-YAG Laser on Dentin Bonding Durability Under Simulated Pulpal Pressure
The Journal of Adhesive Dentistry, 10/22/2009
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Bakry AS et al. – Er:YAG laser ablation to dentin adversely affected the muTBS and the sealing ability of SE Bond bonded to dentin under simulated pulpal condition.
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Hypersensitive Teeth: Conventional vs Laser Treatment. Part II: Laser Treatment of Dentin Hypersenitivity
Journal of Oral Laser Applications, 10/26/2009
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Demi M et al. – One concern for laser safety is that the heat produced at the irradiated root surface may diffuse to the pulp, causing irreversible pulpal damage. The protocols advocated today for laser–assisted treatment of hypersensitivity appear to be safe and effective.
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