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P J Tsaknis

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PubMed1979

The effects of overfilled polyethylene tube intraosseous implants in rats.

Polyethylene tubes obturated flush at one end overfilled 2 mm. at the opposite end with unset Grossman's cement and gutta-percha were implanted in rat tibias. Microscopic evaluation of the specimens revealed that (1) the gutta-percha, Grossman's sealer, and polyethylene tubing are well tolerated by rat intraosseous tissue and (2) a canal overextended 2 mm. beyond the apex with Grossman's cement and gutta-percha produces an early mild to moderate inflammatory response which resolves by the end of 30 day's. The overfillings did not significantly compromise the healing of rat intraosseous tissue.

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PubMed1979

Healing of the oral mucosa with the use of collagen artificial skin.

Wounds were prepared in the oral cavity of 15 rabbits and five dogs, and an enzyme-solubilized calfskin collagen was placed over the surgery sites on one side. The contralateral sides acted as controls. Results indicated that the membrane was biologically acceptable to the oral mucosa of rabbits and dogs. Th collagen did not cause any adverse reaction and may have been responsible for the clinical impression of slightly more rapid healing of the gingivae in dogs. Clinical implications of this material's utilization produce some exciting ideas for future research.

Animals↗
PubMed1978

Clear-cell sarcoma of tendons and aponeuroses.

The natural history and histologic characteristics of a rare malignant neoplasm of tendons and aponeuroses are described, and a case is presented which originated in the right foot of a 19-year-old Caucasian woman who succumbed to the disease after 4 years. This case represents the first known example of metastasis to the oral cavity of this particular neoplasm.

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PubMed1978

The effects of partially filled polyethylene tube intraosseous implants in rats.

Polyethylene tubes obturated flush at one end and 1 mm. short at the opposite end with gutta percha and Grossman's cement as the cementing media were implanted in rat tibias. The gutta-percha, the set Grossman's cement, and the polyethylene implant were well tolerated by the rat intraosseous tissues. There was no significant inflammatory response at either the flush end or the short end of the polyethylene implant.

Animals↗
PubMed1978

Pathosis of the hard and soft palate.

In this article a few of the more recently emphasized and pertinent conditions that may affect the hard and soft palate have been discussed. The purpose of the article is not to present in all-inclusive classification of lesions occurring the palate. Disease of the palate may be local in nature or may reflect a systemic condition. Dentists must be conscious of the palate as the site of many possible pathoses. The prosthodontist in particular must observe and carefully evaluate the palate and insure its good health before he can prescribe a prosthesis to cover it. Dentistry provides a health service which affects the entire human organism and not just the oral cavity. Therefore an understanding of the varied nature of pathosis as it relates to the oral cavity, and especially the palate, is essential. Continuous surveillance of the palatal regions insures that the dentist's obligation to detect oral abnormalities in patients is in large measure fulfilled.

Ameloblastoma↗
PubMed1977

Odontogenic adenomatoid tumor: report of case and review of the literature.

An unusual case of odontogenic adenomatoid tumor in the mandible of an 11-year-old Ethiopian girl is described. This case is unique because of the extensive size of the tumor (12 cm), long duration, the number of associated impacted teeth (seven), the pronounced areas of radiopaqueness, the multiocular configuration, the anomalous tooth form, and the fact that deciduous teeth were involved.

Adenoma↗
PubMed1976

Histologic features of the superior labial frenum.

Histologic examination was performed on the superior labial frenum obtained from 11 fresh biopsy and three autopsy specimens. The frena contained considerable dense collagen, loose connective tissue and elastic fibers. There were no muscle fibers in any of the frenum sections except the autopsy specimens, where it was seen in the vestibular tissue but not in the frenum proper.

Connective Tissue↗