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Severe odontogenic infections: a 5-year review of a major referral hospital in Ghana

The Pan African Medical Journal, 2019
INTRODUCTION: Odontogenic infections are fairly common in healthcare settings. However, late presentations such as Ludwig's angina, facial cellulitis, necrotizing cervical fasciitis (NCF), among others could lead to mortality. In view of suggestions that
Paa-Kwesi Blankson, Grace Parkins, Matthew Owusu Boamah, Alhassan Emil Abdulai, Abdul-Majeed Ahmed, Sarah Bondorin, Isaac Nuamah   +6 more
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Peripheral Ossifying Fibroma [PDF]

, 2009
Peripheral ossifying fibroma is a relatively uncommon gingival growth that is considered to be reactive in nature and postulated to appear secondary to irritation or trauma.
Prabhat, MPV, Praveen Kumar, B, Sudhakar, S   +2 more
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Is there a "safety zone" in the mandibular premolar region where damage to the mental nerve can be avoided if periapical extrusion occurs? [PDF]

, 2010
The mandibular premolars are located close to the mental foramina (Fig. 1). As such, various events affecting these teeth, such as odontogenic infection1 and orthodontic, endodontic, periodontal or surgical misadventure, may result in neurosensory ...
Ngeow, Dr. W.C.
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Generative Artificial Intelligence–Driven Clinical Case Simulation in Temporomandibular Disorder Education: ChatGPT Versus Real Patients

Journal of Dental Education, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) and orofacial pain (OFP) demand advanced diagnostic and clinical reasoning skills in dental education. Traditional simulations with real patients face limitations in availability and standardization.
Paula Rodrigues‐Pereira, Maria Amália Pereira Dias‐Calças, Alex Moreira Mélo, Melissa de Oliveira Melchior, Lucas Gaspar Ribeiro, Antônio Pazin‐Filho, Jardel Francisco Mazzi‐Chaves, Laís Valencise Magri   +7 more
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The Increase in Thickness of Maxillary Sinus Mucosa and Its Relationship with Odontogenic Factors in Panoramic Images of Patients [PDF]

Journal of Basic Research in Medical Sciences
Introduction: Odontogenic infections are one of the common causes of maxillary sinusitis. The aim of this study was to evaluate the increase in maxillary sinus thickness and its relationship with odontogenic factors in panoramic images.
Fariba Abdal, Masumeh Mohammadzadeh, Fahime Feili, Atefeh Sheikhi, Negin Neshanifard   +4 more
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Unicystic Ameloblastoma with Pulse Granuloma: A Case Report and Literature Review with an Emphasis on Pathogenetic Mechanisms

Journal of the Scientific Society
Innate immunity is essential for detecting and eliminating foreign substances, and oral pulse granuloma (OPG) is a rare reaction to vegetable or pulse material often seen in the oral cavity.
Akshay Chandrakant Trimukhe, Nivedhitha Maraimalai, Manisha Ahire Sardar, Tabita Joy Chettiankandy, Riya Jain, Mrimingsi Kri   +5 more
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Prevalence of odontogenic sinus tracts in patients referred for endodontic therapy

Cumhuriyet Dental Journal, 2013
Objectives: The primary aim of this study was to assess the prevalence, location and distribution of odontogenic sinus tracts in a population of Turkish adult patients referred for endodontic therapy.
Ali Mert, Elif Soğur, Güniz Baksı, Hakan Sen   +3 more
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Postoperative Pain After The Use Of A Dexamethasone Rinse As An Irrigant Prior To Obturation [PDF]

, 2013
Purpose: The purpose of this randomized, double-blind pilot study was to determine the effect of dexamethasone on post-operative pain when used as an intracanal rinse prior to obturation.
Tarabishy, Kenan
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Graphene-based nanomaterials for tissue engineering in the dental field [PDF]

, 2018
The world of dentistry is approaching graphene-based nanomaterials as substitutes for tissue engineering. Apart from its exceptional mechanical strength, electrical conductivity and thermal stability, graphene and its derivatives can be functionalized ...
Antoniac, I, Bellin, G, Bressan, E, Ferroni, L, Gardin, C, Guazzo, R, Ludovichetti, FRANCESCO SAVERIO, Piattelli, A, Sbricoli, L, Zavan, B   +9 more
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Critical Thinking Emulation Model With Outcomes‐Based Assessment

Journal of Dental Education, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background/Purpose Gaps exist between critical thinking importance and an organized agenda for the development of critical thinking learning outcomes. Multiple critical thinking skill sets were developed by the authors, forming a symbiotic network.
David C Johnsen, Leonardo Marchini, Carlos Garaicoa‐Pazmino, Aditi Jain, John Syrbu, Matthew Geneser, Azeez Butali, Jennifer E Hartshorn, Jhanvi Desai, Clark M Stanford, Kim Vo, Michael Spector, Nicole McGlynn, L Brendan Young   +13 more
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