Comparative evaluation of selected concentrations of sodium hypochlorite on the outcome of endodontic therapy among Ghanaians.

Background: Endodontic treatment is one of the main dental treatments to manage inflamed or infected root canal systems of teeth. The success of endodontic treatment principally depends on eradicating microorganisms in the root canal by chemo-mechanical debridement with irrigation solutions like sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl). NaOCl has been used in concentrations ranging from 0.

Accuracy of the electronic apex locator, tactile, and radiographic methods in working length determination.

Background: Determination of working length (WL) is necessary for the successful outcome of root canal treatment (RCT). Common methods in WL determination include tactile, radiographic, and electronic apex locators (EAL).

Aim: The aim of this study was to compare three methods of WL determination to the actual visualization of the apical constriction (AC).

COVID-19 pandemic and dental practice in Ghana.

With the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare systems and their provision of care has globally been challenged, including the delivery of Oral healthcare. In Ghana, it has become imperative that healthcare delivery including the practice of Dentistry and its sub-specialties be re-oriented in our peculiar setting to ensure minimal risk of spread of the infection. This article discusses the impact of COVID-19 on the practice of Dentistry in the country.

Trends in the characteristics of maxillofacial fractures in Nigeria.

Purpose: The study purpose was to assess the changes in the pattern of maxillofacial fractures in 2 different study periods.

Patients And Methods: We conducted retrospective study of 341 patients treated for maxillofacial fractures between January 1978 and December 1982 and a prospective study of 483 patients treated between January 1995 and December 1999 at the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria. Data were collected on age, gender, etiologic factor, and site of injury.