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Cariogenic effect of caffeine intake during lactation on first molars of newborn rats.

Lactating dams with eight suckling pups were fed either a 20% protein diet as a control or experimentally a 20% protein diet supplemented with caffeine (2 mg/100g body weight) from the birth of the pups to day 22. At day 22, the pups from both groups were weaned and fed a cariogenic diet until day 50, when they were killed. Dental caries of the molars were scored from randomized mandibles. The enamel of the first molars in the caffeine group showed significantly higher caries scores than that of the controls. This appears to be the first unequivocal evidence that caffeine is a cariogenic agent when newborns are exposed to it during critical periods of tooth development. Therefore, the widespread human consumption of caffeine could be a threat to the healthy development of teeth.

Animals↗

The indications for the transplantation of maxillary canines in the light of 100 cases.

One hundred cases of autogenous transplantation of maxillary canines are reviewed and the results assessed. They were divided into Group A, 50 cases 3 to 10 years out of retention, and Froup B, 50 consecutive cases 1 to 3 years out of retention. If the criteria for success depended on a normal response to vitality test, 62 per cent of Group A and 24 per cent of Group B were successful. If a prognosis rating was used, 68 per cent of Group A and 72 per cent of Group B had a good prognosis.

Alveolar Process↗

Oral findings in osteogenesis imperfecta.

The dentitions of twenty-eight patients, each of whom had either an autosomal dominant or a sporadic osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) syndrome, were evaluated. The diagnosis of dentinogenesis imperfecta (DI) could be established in all seven patients with dominantly inherited OI in three families, while all eight persons with dominant OI in three other families had normal teeth. Of the thirteen remaining patients with OI, twelve had no family history of the disorder; four had DI and eight had normal teeth. One person had a family history of OI and DI. All patients with abnormal tooth wear and spontaneous tooth fractures had DI. The DMF ratio increased with age in all patients with OI type I and was higher among the patients with OI type III and DI. Class III malocclusions were found in 66% of the patients. A statistically significant high incidence of impacted first and second molars was noted.

Adolescent↗

Effects of nicotine-containing chewing gum on oral soft and hard tissues: A clinical study.

A double-blind clinical trial was conducted to determine whether the use of a chewing gum containing 2.0 mg nicotine (as an adjunct to a stop-smoking program) had any effects upon oral health. A total of 193 adults who smoked cigarettes volunteered with informed consent, were given routine dental prophylaxes, and were examined for the presence of plaque, stained pellicle, gingivitis, calculus, and general oral pathosis. The subjects were then randomly assigned to use either a nicotine-containing or a placebo chewing gum. After 15 weeks the subjects were recalled and re-examined. Smoking cessation was determined through questionnaire and analysis of the carbon monoxide content of alveolar air. At the completion of the study, 79 subjects had used the placebo gum and 78 had used the nicotine gum. Data analysis indicated that the nicotine chewing gum had no significant influence on any of the oral health parameters graded, as compared to the placebo gum. The continuation of smoking, however, was associated with significant increases in gingivitis and calculus rates.

Carbon Dioxide↗

An unusual case of black teeth.

Loss of enamel and a deep black stain of the teeth in a 40-year-old diabetic patient are strongly suggested to be caused by the daily consumption of a cheap white wine and, possibly, by the chewing of cayenne. The wine proved to be rather acid, thereby promoting abrasion as a result of gnashing, and to contain a high concentration of tannin. The exact role of the tannins is described.

Adult↗

Initial stages in the development of valid criteria for the replacement of amalgam restorations.

OBJECTIVES: Replacement amalgam restorations account for the largest single cost in the General Dental Services in Scotland. There is little practical advice available to practitioners on the maintenance and replacement of amalgam restorations. A distance learning package is being prepared for distribution to general dental practitioners in Scotland and this paper describes the initial stages in the development of the policy statements for the proposed package. METHODS: In the first stage proposals are being developed by a panel of dental academics using a modified Delphi technique. This technique is designed to produce a consensus view. Seventeen statements have been set out by the expert group. RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS: While agreement was rapidly reached that 'ditching' of amalgam restoration margins did not justify their replacement and that repair was preferable to total replacement, some difficulty was experienced in arriving at a consensus view on the correct management of 'white spot' lesions at restoration margins and dentinal staining adjacent to amalgam restorations. The next stage in the development will be to present these statements to a selected panel of general dental practitioners and to develop their consensus view of the proposals, again using the Delphi technique.

Delphi Technique↗

Clinical evaluation of 546 tetracycline-stained teeth treated with porcelain laminate veneers.

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical result of 546 tetracycline-stained teeth restored with a porcelain laminate veneer system (Cerinate, Den-Mat, USA) for aesthetic reasons. METHODS: Tetracycline-stained teeth (546) were restored with a porcelain veneer system, and bonded with Ultra Bond resin cement. The restorations were recalled after 0.5, 1.5 and 2.5 years, respectively. Modified Ryge criteria were used to evaluate the veneers marginal adaptation, interfacial staining, secondary caries, postoperative sensitivity and the patients' satisfaction of the colour of the restorations. RESULTS: This study found that 99% veneers had excellent marginal adaptations; and less than 1% veneers required rebonding in the first 6 months; the colour of the veneers was stable and no evident staining was found. Almost all patients were satisfied with the colour match of their restorations 1 year after placement. CONCLUSIONS: The research indicated that the porcelain veneer restoration system under investigation provided a reliable and highly satisfactory choice for the aesthetic restoration of tetracycline-stained teeth.

Anti-Bacterial Agents↗