The effect of inattention on form perception.

A state of inattention was achieved by having subjects selectively attend to one of two overlapping novel figures in a series of such overlapping figures. Recognition of form directly afterward was good for figures that had been attended to but was essentially nil for the unattended figures. Recognition failed to occur even if a familiar figure was in the unattended series and even if that figure was presented 1 sec before the test.

Xerostomia--diagnosis and treatment.

Seventy-one patients complaining of mouth dryness were examined. Decreased salivary rate of flow was found in fifty-six. Twenty-two patients did not respond to stimulation and were treated with artificial saliva.

Salivary lithium concentration--a tool for monitoring psychiatric patients.

Salivary and serum lithium concentrations were measured simultaneously in 118 manic-depressive patients. Lithium concentration in saliva was 2.24 +/- 0.

Oral candida of asymptomatic denture wearers.

The presence of Candida in the oral cavity of denture wearers was compared to a control group. A significantly higher percentage (88%) of Candida "carriers" was found among the denture wearers in comparison to the control group (52%). No difference between the sialochemistry of denture wearers and controls was found in oral Candida "carrier".

Local reaction to gingival injections of MER/BCG in guinea pigs.

The local reaction to gingival injections of methanol extraction residue of BCG (MER/BCG) was investigated in guinea pigs to help determine the potential of this agent in treating oral carcinoma. The drug was used in a standard and diluted form. Both concentrations were well tolerated and caused no ulceration or necrosis.

Treatment of oral hemangiomas with local sclerosing agents.

Twenty-four cases of hemangiomas of various sizes in the oral cavity and lips were treated with local injections of a sclerosing agent (3% Sotradecol - sodium tetradecyl sulfate). No side effects were noticed and the lesions disappeared without scarring. The article discusses the practical aspects of this therapy.

Sialochemistry of KCS patients.

Sialochemistry was used to detect salivary gland involvement in KCS patients. Significantly elevated IgA was found in 52% of the patients, potassium in 48% and sodium in 32%. No correlation between the grade of Schirmer's test and the extent of changes in salivary composition was observed.

Sialochemistry of patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Electrolytes, protein, and salivary IgA.

Sialochemistry was undertaken to detect subclinical involvement of salivary glands in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The concentrations of salivary sodium and IgA were significantly elevated in 24 percent of the RA patients. Eighty per cent of the patients with elevated sodium and IgA concentrations had keratoconjunctivitis sicca as well.

A strip test for detecting Candida in the oral cavity.

One-hundred and twenty persons were screened for the presence of Candida in the mouth. Salivary samples were cultured on Sabouraud's agar, on yeast extract, and on Microstix. Microstix is a new and simple method testing for Candida.

The effect of chlorhexidine mouth rinses on oral Candida in a group of leukemic patients.

Eighteen leukemic patients were examined for the presence of Candida albicans in the oral cavity. Fifteen patients were found to be Candida "carriers." Nine of the patients were put on a chlorhexidine mouth rinse regimen.

Acute maxillary sinusitis caused by a guttapercha point.

A case of acute sinusitis caused by a gutta-percha point is presented. The foreign body was introduced into the sinus during root therapy. Antibiotic therapy was ineffective.

A semi-precision cast splint for fixation following segmental osteotomies.

A method of fixation following intra-oral segmental osteotomies is presented. Immobilisation is obtained by a three-part cast splint connected by a semi-precision horizontal pin attachment. The advantages of this method are discussed.

Salivary IgA and serum IgG and IgA in recurrent aphthous stomatitis.

Salivary flow rate and sIgA were measured in twenty-one patients suffering from recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS). Out of this group ten volunteered for continuous study. In these patients salivary IgA and serum IgA and IgG were measured every 3 days for 3 weeks.

Relation between idiopathic glossodynia and salivary flow rate and content.

From a series of 50 patients complaining of sore tongue, 13 were found to be suffering from idiopathic glossodynia. All were women in the postmenopausal stage. The salivary flow rate, protein, phosphate, and electrolyte content (Na, K, Ca, Mg) were measured in unstimulated saliva of these patients.

Treatment of fractures of the zygomatic bone.

Various methods of treatment used for 70 patients with complex fractures of the zygomatic bone are reviewed. It was established that adequate fixation of most instances of rotated tripodal fractures can be accomplished with use of a zygomaticofrontal wire supplemented by an intrasinus Foley catheter.