Erratum to "Clinical evaluation of the intraoral fluoride releasing system in radiation-induced xerostomic subjects. Part 2: Phase I study".

Radiation-induced xerostomia can result in the rapid onset and progression of dental caries in head and neck cancer patients. Topically applied fluorides have been successfully used to inhibit the formation of dental caries in this population. However, because intensive daily self-application is required, compliance is an issue.

Clinical evaluation of the intraoral fluoride releasing system in radiation-induced xerostomic subjects. Part 1: Fluorides.

Radiation-induced xerostomia results in significant changes in the oral cavity particularly oral microbial changes, which include a marked increase in the number of cariogenic organisms, notably Streptococcus mutans and lactobacillus species. This loss of the capacity to secrete saliva creates or promotes the rapid onset and progression of rampant dental caries. In this 2-part series, the benefit of fluoride in reducing caries activity is presented.

Clinical evaluation of the intraoral fluoride releasing system in radiation-induced xerostomic subjects. Part 2: Phase I study.

Radiation-induced xerostomia can result in the rapid onset and progression of dental caries in head and neck cancer patients. Topically applied fluorides have been successfully used to inhibit the formation of dental caries in this population. However, because intensive daily self-application is required, compliance is an issue.

The use of enamel matrix protein in the treatment of localized aggressive periodontitis: a case report.

The previously named localized juvenile periodontitis (LJP), recently reclassified as localized aggressive periodontitis (LAP) seen in young people, is a rare condition characterized by severe periodontal destruction around first molars and incisors in individuals with little or no accumulation of visible plaque and/or calculus. Treatment of this condition has traditionally included periodontal surgery and adjunctive antibiotic therapy. Even though several periodontal regeneration techniques in these patients have been reported, there have been no reports of the use of the enamel matrix proteins in the treatment of intrabony defects caused by this disease.

Root coverage with enamel matrix derivatives.

Different root coverage procedures have been used to treat cases of gingival recession defects involving single or multiple exposed root surfaces. A therapeutic advantage may be gained if periodontal regeneration is obtained in addition to coverage of the root with gingiva. This article describes the treatment of gingival recession by combining a surgical technique with an enamel matrix derivative.