Vaginal Flora vs Gingivitis

The vaginal microflora in relation to gingivitis

BMC Infectious Diseases, Jan 2009
Gingivitis has been linked to adverse pregnancy outcome (APO). Bacterial vaginosis (BV) has been associated with APO. We assessed if bacterial counts in bacterial vaginosis is associated with gingivitis suggesting a systemic infectious susceptibilty.

Methods:Vaginal samples were collected from 180 women (mean age 29.4 years, SD +/- 6.8, range: 18 to 46), and at least six months after delivery, and assessed by semi-quantitative DNA-DNA checkerboard hybridization assay (74 bacterial species). BV was defined by Gram stain (Nugent criteria). Gingivitis was defined as bleeding on probing at >= 20% of tooth sites.

Results:A Nugent score of 0-3 (normal vaginal microflora) was found in 83 women (46.1%), and a score of >7 (bacterial vaginosis) in 49 women (27.2%). Gingivitis was diagnosed in 114 women (63.3%). Women with a diagnosis of BV were more likely to have gingivitis (p = 0.01). Independent of gingival conditions, vaginal bacterial counts were higher (p<0.001)> 1.0 x 10 to the 4 cells) and a diagnosis of gingivitis was 3.9 for P.bivia (95% CI 1.5-5.7, p <>

Conclusions:Higher vaginal bacterial counts can be found in women with BV and gingivitis in comparison to women with BV but not gingivitis. P.bivia and P.disiens may be of specific significance in a relationship between vaginal and gingival infections.

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Tapered instrument companies would like you to believe that most canals are 20-30 in apex, that is not the truth. Curious? want to read more- LINK 1 LINK 2

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Moreover only a non tapered instrument can show you what the apical size is before starting.

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The interdental gingiva, a visible guide for placement of mini-implants
Orthod Craniofac Res 2009;12:20–24
Objectives – To determine whether the tip of the interdental gingiva can serve as a
visible guide for placement of mini-implants.
Computer tomography (CT) images from 15
males and 15 females (mean age 27 years, range: 23–35 years) were used to
evaluate the distance from the tip of the interdental gingiva to the alveolar crest from
the central incisor to the 1st molar. \
Results – There was no significant difference in the distance from the tip of
interdental gingiva to the alveolar crest between maxilla and mandible. The distance
between the tip of interdental gingiva and the alveolar crest at the central ⁄lateral
incisors was the shortest compared with that of other sites. There was also a
statistically significant difference between the male and female groups except for the
maxillary 2nd premolar ⁄1st molar interradicular site.
Conclusion – The tip of interdental gingiva appears a reasonable visual guide for
the placement of mini-implants for orthodontic anchorage. Ask for full paper to know ?mm


Christensen 'embarrassed' by U.S. dentistry

The granddad of U.S. dentistry is ashamed of his family. "What we do in America is embarrassing," Gordon Christensen, D.D.S., M.S., Ph.D., said at the ADA meeting in San Antonio recently.

With his Clinicians Report review, Scottsdale Center for Dentistry courses, frequent bylines in the Journal of the American Dental Association, and popular talks at dental meetings, Dr. Christensen may be the most influential U.S. dentist. So it means something when he deplores the state of the profession in his own country.

Dr. Christensen offered several unfavorable comparisons between dentistry in the U.S. and other countries during a panel discussion about controversies in dentistry, which he moderated at the ADA meeting. He also touched on such questions as mini-implants, cracked teeth, light-activated whitening, and articaine.

He mentioned his embarrassment in the context of choosing when a crown is appropriate. He said many U.S. dentists place porcelain fused to metal (PFM) crowns in cases in which he might recommend an onlay. email icdr@hotmail.com for full story

Coffee could aid in fight against oral cancer

A Japanese study has found that people who drink at least one cup of coffee a day appear to be at a lower risk for oral cancer compared to people who don't drink coffee (American Journal of Epidemiology, December 15, 2008, Vol. 168:12, pp. 1425-1432).

Researchers collected data from the population-based Miyagi Cohort Study that looked at people's dietary habits, including coffee consumption -- specifically, the frequency of consumption. Subjects were also asked about personal and family history of disease, physical status, drinking and smoking habits, occupational status, and educational status.

More than 30,000 subjects between the ages of 40 and 64 were followed over a 13-year period. A total of 157 cases of oral, pharyngeal, or esophageal cancer were recorded.

Researchers noted that people who drank more than one cup of coffee per day appeared to have half the risk of developing these cancers compared to those who did not drink coffee at all.

"We found a significant inverse association between coffee consumption and the combined incidence risk of oral, pharyngeal, and esophageal cancers for both men and women," the authors wrote.

This trend was consistent regardless of sex or the site of the cancers, and was even observed in high-risk populations such as smokers and drinkers.

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Three million computers on Internet hit by Virus/worm

A worm that spreads through low security networks, memory sticks, and PCs without the latest security updates is posing a growing threat to users.

The malicious program, known as Conficker, Downadup, or Kido was first discovered in October 2008.

Although Microsoft released a patch, it has gone on to infect 3.5m machines.

Experts warn this figure could be far higher and say users should have up-to-date anti-virus software and install Microsoft's MS08-067 patch. Full Story


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Two-component mini-implant as an efficient tool for orthognathic patients
AJODO Jan 2009

A new type of orthodontic mini-implant called the C-implant can be an effective alternative to conventional 1-component screws in orthognathic patients because of its particular design. Its small size and 2-component structure make it easily applicable for various types of difficult intermaxillary fixation cases such as 2-jaw orthognathic surgery, 1-jaw surgery with genioplasty, and orthognathic surgery without presurgical orthodontic treatment. The 2-part design highly resists fracture or deformation during placement and removal, and the long-span head allows the patient to easily attach intermaxillary elastics for traction. This mini-implant can be used not only as an intermaxillary fixation screw but also as anchorage during presurgical and postsurgical orthodontic treatment. Better osseointegration potential of the surface-treated screw part allows it to endure heavy and dynamic forces. In this article, we attempted to show that this mini-implant is a good tool for effective anchorage in presurgical treatment, intermaxillary fixation during surgery, and postsurgical treatment of orthognathic patients.


Medication effects on the rate of orthodontic tooth movement: A systematic literature review - AJODO Dec 2008

Administration of eicosanoids resulted in increased tooth movement, whereas their blocking led to a decrease. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) decreased tooth movement, but non-NSAID analgesics, such as paracetamol (acetaminophen), had no effect. Corticosteroid hormones, parathyroid hormone, and thyroxin have all been shown to increase tooth movement. Estrogens probably reduce tooth movement, although no direct evidence is available. Vitamin D3 stimulates tooth movement, and dietary calcium seemed to reduce it. Bisphosphonates had a strong inhibitory effect.

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Microsurgical Technique for Augmentation of the Interdental Papilla: Three Case Reports
(Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent 2008;28:543–549.)
The loss of interdental papillae as the result of trauma or inflammatory periodontal disease creates a significant challenge in the esthetic zone. See pre post pic on left side. Conventional surgical techniques are unpredictable because of small working spaces and limited blood supply to the area. Vertical releasing incisions can further jeopardize vascular channels and leave unattractive scarring upon healing. The application of microscopes and microsurgical instruments presents a new frontier for predictable esthetic results. This paper describes a predictable microsurgical technique for reconstruction of the interdental papillae. Request full paper by emailing to icdr@hotmail.com



Discovery: New Tool To Improve Oral Hygiene At The University Of Liverpool

Scientists at the University of Liverpool have developed a new dental product to identify plaque build-up in the mouth before it is visible to the human eye. The toothbrush-sized product has a blue light at its tip, which, when shone around the mouth and viewed through yellow glasses with a red filter, allows plaque to be seen easily as a red glow. The device, produced in collaboration with dental and healthcare developers, Inspektor Research Systems BV, has been designed for everyday use in the home.

Dentists currently use disclosing agents in tablet form to uncover tooth decay and plaque but these often stain the mouth and taste unpleasant. The new product, known as Inspektor TC, will be particularly useful for those who are vulnerable to dental diseases such as children and the elderly. Full Story

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Your Network is Open, Mouthwash and Cancer, Veneers do not last ?

Tetracycline-induced renal failure after dental treatment
Craig S. Miller, DMD, MS and Gary J. McGarity, PharmD, MPA, JADA Jan, 2009
Background. Tetracyclines are broad-spectrum antibiotics used by dental practitioners in the treatment of periodontal disease. They generally are safe in adults. However, caution is advised in patients who have pre-existing kidney disease.
Case Description. A 42-year-old woman with polycystic kidney disease received a prescription for tetracycline (250 milligrams, four times daily) after undergoing tooth extractions. She developed nausea, vomiting and diarrhea within days and end-stage renal disease within two weeks of taking the antibiotic. Hemodialysis was required to stabilize the patient’s condition. Use of the Naranjo nomogram demonstrated an association between the two events.
Clinical Implications. This case illustrates the importance of obtaining a thorough medical history and understanding potential adverse drug effects before prescribing a common antibiotic.

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MouthWash linked to Cancer?

DENTAL health experts have locked horns over evidence of a link between mouthwash and oral cancer, with one academic saying it is more likely to prevent the disease.

Results of a review published in the Australian Dental Journal found there was "sufficient evidence" that "alcohol-containing mouthwashes contributed to the increased risk of development of oral cancer".

Lead author of the review Michael McCullough called for mouthwashes containing alcohol to be removed from supermarket shelves and reclassified as "prescription only".

But the head of the University of Queensland's School of Dentistry, Laurence Walsh, said yesterday that mouthwash was more likely to help prevent cancer than bring it on. And just today it was released that Dr Walsh was funded by the company Johnson & Johnson, producer of Listerine mouthwash which contains alcohol, Full Disclosure here

"There is a whole range of reasons why some mouth rinses would actually reduce the chance of the cancer because they impair the production of molecules that do have cancer-causing effects like acetaldehyde," Professor Walsh said.

Dr McCullough argues that acetaldehyde, a toxic by-product of alcohol that is believed to be carcinogenic, may accumulate in the oral cavity when mouthwash is used.

"We caution people against using a powerful alcoholic-based mouthwash on a daily basis and in particular a subset of the population who use mouthwash to mask the smell of cigarette smoke," Dr Dean said.

Save your Kids teeth in Tooth cell bank for future

As so often happens in science, a discovery is the result of a chance interaction... In 2003, Dr. Songtao Shi's six-year-old daughter, Julia, asked him to help pull out a loose baby tooth. Dr. Shi, a scientist at NIH's National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), looked closely at the tooth and said, "Wait a minute, there is some red colored tissue inside of the tooth." So he took the tooth to his laboratory and saw that indeed it contained pulp tissue.

Dr. Shi, who is also a pediatric dentist, eventually succeeded in isolating living stem cells from the tissue, a discovery that would lead to the collection of more exfoliated teeth from Julia and other children.

Stem cell research is the most promising path to curing many severe diseases and conditions that today, NO doctor can cure... Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, juvenile diabetes, spinal cord injury, MS, ALS, and certain forms of cancer and heart disease, to name just a few.

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How long the Veneers Last ?
Journal of Dentistry, 01/09/09
Aim
It is the aim of this paper to consider the factors associated with the need for re-intervention on teeth restored with porcelain veneers.
Methods
A data set was established consisting of adult patients (18 years or older) whose restoration records contained the placement of one or more porcelain laminate veneers. For each tooth treated with a porcelain veneer, the subsequent history of intervention on that tooth was consulted, and the next date of intervention, if any could be found in the extended data set, was obtained. Thus a data set was created of porcelain veneers which have been placed, with their dates of placement and their dates, if any, of re-intervention.
Results

Data for over 80,000 different adult patients were analysed, of whom 46% were male and 54% female. A total of 2562 porcelain veneer restoration occasions in 1177 patients were obtained from the data over a period of 11 years.

Factors which were found to influence the survival of porcelain veneers include patient gender, patient age, changing dentist, patient's treatment need, patient charge-paying status and geographical area.
Conclusions
While dentist factors do not appear to play a part, a variety of patient factors have been found to influence veneer survival to re-intervention. Only, 53% of porcelain veneers in the study survived without re-intervention at 10 years. Full Paper

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