Tissue-supported dental implant prosthesis (overdenture): the search for the ideal protocol. A literature review.

Aims: The success of maxillary and mandibular tissue supported implant prostheses varies in the literature, and the ideal protocol may be elusive from given the numerous studies. The oral rehabilitation option is an alternative to conventional dentures and should improve function, satisfaction, and retention. The purpose of this review article is to clarify these questions.

Craniometaphyseal dysplasia: a case report.

Craniometaphyseal dysplasia (CMD) is a rare genetically transmitted bone dysplasia characterized by alterations in the development of the craniofacial bones with abnormal remodeling of the metaphyses. Sclerosis of the skull bones can lead to cranial nerve compression that finally may result in hearing loss and facial palsy. CMD occurs in an autosomal dominant (AD) (MIM 123000) and an autosomal recessive (AR) form (MIM 218400).

Clinical implications of cyclo-oxygenase-2 inhibitors for acute dental pain management: benefits and risks.

Unlabelled: BACKGROUND; Cyclo-oxygenase-2 inhibitors (COX-2i) demonstrate analgesic efficacy for patients who require gastrointestinal safety. The authors discuss the potential benefits and risks of these novel, but expensive, analgesics when used in dentistry.

Methods: The authors conducted a MEDLINE search focused on the subject headings of common analgesic drugs and COX-2i, using peer-reviewed journals limited to the English language.