When (and when not) to use the Dahl Concept.

The Dahl Concept describes the re-establishment of occlusal contacts after the provision of a planned localised appliance or restoration in supraocclusion. Initially developed to create space for prosthetic rehabilitation of anterior teeth suffering from localised wear, the principle has later been successfully applied to a variety of situations, including the Hall technique and resin-bonded bridges cemented in supraocclusion. Despite high levels of success seen in the relevant literature and widespread adoption in specialist care, the wider profession appears to be far more cautious in its use.

Multiple radio-opacities in an OPG: a case report of cavernous haemangioma of temporalis muscle with multiple phleboliths.

Intramuscular haemangiomas of the head and neck region are rare. They may present as an incidental finding, a mass or swelling, pain, tenderness, limitation of movement or cosmetic deformity. Treatment depends on the clinical signs and symptoms.

Management of periodontal disease in general dental practice.

Unlabelled: This paper reviews the important parameters deemed useful in the diagnosis and management of periodontal disease in general dental practice. We aim to highlight the importance of these when making a diagnosis and the necessary treatment undertaken in general dental practice before considering referral to specialist services. We also provide guidelines to assist the referral of patients for periodontal treatment in specialist care settings.

The therapeutic use of botulinum toxin in cervical and maxillofacial conditions.

Data Sources: Medline, Cochrane Library and bibliographies of identified articles.

Study Selection: Studies of high methodological quality (systematic reviews or randomised controlled trials; RCT) were selected if considered use of botulinum toxin (BTX) either prophylactically or therapeutically, as an adjunct to dental implant therapy for temporomandibular disorders or for other maxillofacial conditions such as bruxism, masseteric hypertrophy, oromandibular dystonia or cervical dystonia.

Data Extraction And Synthesis: Only studies with high levels of evidence were evaluated.