Objectives: Bridging the Gap We often treat Dentine Hypersensitivity (DH) as a secondary complaint, yet for patients, it can be a daily burden. The primary objective of this major crosssectional study was to examine the correlation between clinically assessed .
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We often assume that if a patient is using interdental brushes (IDBs), the battle is won. However, a 2025 study suggests that simply “using” the tool isn’t enough. If we aren’t prescribing the specific ISO size, we are setting .
Dental clinicians often associate the geriatric appointment with complex restorative needs root caries, abfraction, and loose dentures. However, a 2025 retrospective study by Sharma et al. serves as a stark reminder that in high-risk populations, the most critical pathology .
In prenatal dental care, the “Second Trimester Safe Zone” (14–20 weeks) is often treated as dogma. We are trained to defer definitive care in the third trimester due to concerns regarding supine hypotensive syndrome and patient comfort. However, a .
Introduction The most frustrating day in an orthodontist’s life isn’t a broken bracket or a lost retainer—it is the day of debonding. You remove the appliance to reveal perfectly aligned teeth, only to find them framed by inflamed gingiva .
Introduction Every orthodontist and general dentist knows the sinking feeling of removing brackets after 18 months of complex treatment, only to reveal demineralized enamel and white spot lesions (WSLs). It is the ultimate anti-climax: straight teeth, but compromised enamel. .
Introduction As dentists, we are often taught a rigid equation regarding periodontitis and occlusion: Inflammation + Occlusal Trauma = Accelerated Destruction.The standard protocol suggests we must address both to stop tissue loss. But clinically, this is difficult. We often .
Benzydamine hydrochloride (BNZ) is a familiar name in ENT and dental prescriptions, but recent data show it is more than “just a sore-throat spray.ˮ For dentists and general practitioners, it offers a practical, locally acting option for managing inflammatory, .
Introduction For dental professionals, the bidirectional relationship between diabetes mellitus and periodontitis is a well-established clinical reality. Systemic hyperglycemia is a significant independent risk factor for tooth loss and periodontal destruction, while periodontal inflammation can adversely affect glycemic control. .
Introduction Dentinal hypersensitivity (DH) remains one of the most persistent and significant challenges we face as dental professionals. Our primary goal is clear: achieve rapid, reliable sealing of the dentinal tubules to ensure patient comfort. A deep understanding of .
