A comparison of sentinel lymph node biopsy to lymphadenectomy for endometrial cancer staging (FIRES trial): a multicentre, prospective, cohort study.

Background: Sentinel-lymph-node mapping has been advocated as an alternative staging technique for endometrial cancer. The aim of this study was to measure the sensitivity and negative predictive value of sentinel-lymph-node mapping compared with the gold standard of complete lymphadenectomy in detecting metastatic disease for endometrial cancer.

Methods: In the FIRES multicentre, prospective, cohort study patients with clinical stage 1 endometrial cancer of all histologies and grades undergoing robotic staging were eligible for study inclusion.

The loss of anterior guidance as an etiological factor in periodontal pocketing.

The authors present a case report illustrating certain oral health problems that can result from a lack of cuspid-protected occlusion, and the treatment performed to resolve those problems.

Lasers in aesthetic dentistry.

This article focuses on lasers and aesthetic dentistry and their unique parallel in history from their early development to their present day usage and application. The demand for aesthetic dentistry has had a major impact not only on treatment planning but also on the choice of materials, techniques, and equipment. It is this demand that has married the use of lasers with aesthetic dentistry.

Using a new condensable composite for posterior restorations.

This article discusses the properties of condensable composites and how their filler particles are continually being improved to create an updated, advanced tooth-colored material that can be packed with the same clinical success as amalgam in posterior restorations. Many dental companies are now addressing the major concerns of shrinkage, polishability, and discoloration that inundated previous composites by introducing the next generation of condensable composites. With increased filler content and the addition of special additives to the resin phase, Prodigy Condensable allows clinicians to follow the same protocol for placing amalgam restorations while being assured of improved wear-resistance, strength, longevity, postoperative sensitivity, and esthetics.

Conservative full-mouth resin renewal.

The treatment of this patient involved the coordination of periodontal, orthodontic, restorative, and aesthetic considerations. It was unique because it involved only resin as the primary restorative material, which allowed for conservative preparations and restorations. In the posterior, the use of direct and indirect resins resulted in the removal of little or no healthy tooth structure.