Management of invasive cervical resorption: observations from three private practices and a report of three cases.

Invasive cervical resorption (ICR) is a type of external resorption that is not well understood or well known in the dental community. It is often misdiagnosed, leading to improper treatment or unnecessary loss of the tooth. Treatment may involve the periodontium as well as the tooth and pulp, and management can be complex.

Management of invasive cervical resorption: observations from three private practices and a report of three cases.

Invasive cervical resorption (ICR) is a type of external resorption that is not well understood or well known in the dental community. It is often misdiagnosed, leading to improper treatment or unnecessary loss of the tooth. Treatment may involve the periodontium as well as the tooth and pulp, and management can be complex.

Hepatic steatosis is associated with fibrosis, nucleoside analogue use, and hepatitis C virus genotype 3 infection in HIV-seropositive patients.

Background: We conducted a study to determine the prevalence and factors associated with hepatic steatosis in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-seropositive patients with hepatitis C and to investigate whether steatosis is associated with liver fibrosis.

Methods: Retrospective chart reviews were conducted in 4 hospitals that serve community-based and incarcerated HIV-infected patients who had undergone a liver biopsy for evaluation of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection during the period of 2000-2003. Demographic characteristics and medication and laboratory data were collected from the time of the biopsy.

Effects of tetracycline hydrochloride and chlorhexidine gluconate on Candida albicans. An in vitro study.

This study examined the effects of tetracycline hydrochloride (TCN) and chlorhexidine gluconate (CHX) on the growth and viability of Candida albicans. Subcultures of Candida albicans on Sabouraud's agar, were divided into 5 treatment groups: group 1, untreated control; group 2, 0.12% CHX; group 3, 3.

Effect of distribution of resistance features in complex amalgam restorations.

This study measured fracture resistance of complex amalgam restorations when pins or amalgapins were either distributed around the preparation or concentrated in one area of the preparation. The occlusal surfaces of 80 extracted molars were ground flat to 2 mm occlusal to the cementoenamel junction (CEJ). Roots were notched and embedded.