Successful treatment of cystic lesion combining Cystectomy, Nonsurgical Endodontics and Vital Pulp Therapy of Mature Permanent Mandibular Molars: a Case Report with 19 Months Follow-Up.

Background: Clinical examination revealed large periapical lesion. Patient was referred for endodontic treatment of right mandibular first and second molars before planed cystectomy. The aim of this case report is to present the clinical approach to preserve healthy pulp tissue by combining nonsurgical root canal treatment and vital pulp therapy for mature mandibular molar.

Pulp Vitality Testing with a Developed Universal Pulse Oximeter Probe Holder.

An accurate determination of the pulp status is relevant for a proper endodontic diagnosis. Objectives: The aim was to develop a universal pulse oximeter probe holder for measuring the oxygen saturation and to evaluate the use of pulse oximetry as a test for pulp vitality, by comparing the levels of oxygen saturation in the index finger and in the healthy dental pulp. The universal holder was designed with software and printed with a 3D printer.

Quality of life in patients with temporomandibular disorders. A systematic review.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to systematically review the literature concerning the quality of life of patients with temporomandibular joint disorder.

Material And Methods: Systematic review was performed with the information contained in international databases: PubMed and Google Scholar. Keywords and their combinations were used to find relevant articles and publications concerning the subject.