Chemical Injuries of The Oral Cavity In Dental Practice - A Case Report And Review.

Chemical injuries to the orofacial structures occur due to varied reasons. There is not much reported cases in the literature. This paper discusses a case of aspirin burn. The treatment of aspirin burns and discussion of various types of chemical injuries to oral cavity is discussed.

Complete Care To Cure: An Update of The Current Knowledge of Infection Control In Dental Practice.

The control of cross-infection and cross-contamination in dental practice is the focus of continuing discussion and debate and, as a result, recommendations and guidelines are regularly reviewed in the light of available information. General knowledge of immunology and body defensive mechanisms contributes to the understanding of disease prevention through immunization and through reliance on the body’s natural barriers against infection. The major source of pathogens in the dental office is the oral cavity of the patients, although they can be present anywhere in the office. It is not possible to accurately detect which patients may indeed be harboring these pathogens. Therefore infection control procedures must be applied during the care of all patients. We aim to discuss basic properties of oral microbial flora, spread of infection and prevention of cross infection in dental health care practice through this article.

Rationale For Orthodontic Treatment In The Deciduous And Early Mixed Dentition - A Review.

Timing of orthodontic treatment is a controversial topic among clinicians, showing great diversity of opinions; some recommending intervention early in the occlusal development, and others arguing in favour of treatment in the late mixed or early permanent dentition. Early interceptive orthodontic treatment for elimination of different factors affecting dental arch development, growth of maxilla and mandible is well debated and has a mixed response among clinicians, possibly because of little scientific evidence that exists to support such intervention and actual benefit from such early treatment. This article aimed to review various studies and evaluate the efficacy of early orthodontic intervention and concluded that treatment in the early mixed dentition is an effective method to restore normal occlusion and eliminate the need for further orthodontic treatment.