Sodium hypochlorite, chlorhexidine gluconate, and commercial denture cleansers as disinfecting agents against Candida albicans: An in vitro comparison study.

When treating patients who have candidiasis, removable dental appliances in active use should be treated as well. The authors aimed to determine, in vitro, the lowest concentration of sodium hypochlorite that would eliminate Candida albicans biofilm, as well as the effectiveness of additional products against C. albicans.

Six-year clinical evaluation of bonded and pin-retained complex amalgam restorations.

This clinical study compared the performance of complex amalgam restorations retained with self-threading pins or bonded with a filled, 4-META-based resin. Sixty amalgam restorations (28 pin-retained and 32 bonded), each replacing at least one cusp, were placed. Self-threading stainless steel pins (Coltene-Whaledent) were used in the pin-retained group.

Oral complications in radiation therapy.

The dentist is integral to managing care for patients with head and neck cancer. Oral complications may manifest during and/or following radiation therapy and can last for the lifetime of the individual. This article reviews a number of these complications as well as the resources available to dentists for managing care of radiation oncology patients and improving their quality of life.

Three restorative materials and topical fluoride gel used in xerostomic patients: a clinical comparison.

Background: The authors compare the incidence of recurrent caries around two glass ionomer restorative materials and one amalgam material.

Methods: The authors placed 111 restorations in nine xerostomic patients. Patients were given oral hygiene instructions and fluoride gel to use daily.