The Journal Of The Tennessee Dental Association[JOURNAL]

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Creating a path of insertion for implant supported restorations adjacent to natural teeth.

Wicks RA, Cagna DR, McBride M

J Tenn Dent Assoc · 2006 · PMID 16895009

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Separation of an endodontic instrument: clinical significance.

Sparrow C, Himed VT

J Tenn Dent Assoc · 2006 · PMID 16895008

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Profiling gingival crevicular fluid from smoking and non-smoking chronic periodontitis patients.

Stein SH, Wendell KJ, Pabst M … +1 more , Scarbecz M

J Tenn Dent Assoc · 2006 · PMID 16895007

BACKGROUND: Smoking is a major risk factor for the development and progression of chronic periodontitis (CP). Gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) derived from these patients contains many proteins that could serve as importa... BACKGROUND: Smoking is a major risk factor for the development and progression of chronic periodontitis (CP). Gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) derived from these patients contains many proteins that could serve as important diagnostic indicators. A protein chip technology called Surface Enhanced Laser Desorption/Ionization-Time of Flight-Mass Spectrometry (SELDI-TOF-MS) has recently been developed to facilitate protein profiling of complex biological mixtures. The hypothesis to be tested was SELDI-TOF-MS could distinguish between GCF of CP patients by smoking status and pocket depth. METHODS: GCF samples collected before treatment from sixteen CP patients (eight smokers and eight non-smokers) at both shallow and deep sites were evaluated by SELDI-TOF-MS. Spectral fingerprints were constructed for both cohorts and analyzed by a two-way ANOVA according to smoking status and pocket depth. Significance threshold was set at p < 0.05. Mean molecular weight (MW) peaks and intensities were also analyzed. RESULTS: The spectral fingerprints were significantly different between the two cohorts when analyzed by ANOVA according to smoking status (p < 0.0001) but not pocket depth (p = 0.9876). Also, the mean intensity of many individual MW peaks were determined to be significantly different between the two cohorts. Several peaks ranging in MW from 11-14 kDa were only detected in the GCF obtained from smokers. CONCLUSIONS: This study has demonstrated that profiling of GCF by SELDI-TOF-MS can distinguish between CP smokers and non-smokers. Moreover, over-expressed proteins in GCF from smokers may serve as biomarkers for this high risk patient population.

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Drug induced osteonecrosis of the jaws.

Weeda LW

J Tenn Dent Assoc · 2006 · PMID 16895006

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Is the benefit of early orthodontic treatment worth the burden?

DeWood C, Grimes M, Vaden JL

J Tenn Dent Assoc · 2006 · PMID 16895005

In summary, early interception of Class III malocclusion is definitely warranted for many patients. A careful analysis of the patient's problem, and an analysis of the patient's airway is essential if one is to make the... In summary, early interception of Class III malocclusion is definitely warranted for many patients. A careful analysis of the patient's problem, and an analysis of the patient's airway is essential if one is to make the correct decision as to the amenability of early treatment of the patient's Class III malocclusion. The Class I patient, in most instances, especially if the crowding is severe, can be favorably impacted with guidance of occlusion. This procedure shortens treatment time and lessens the burden for both the patient and the family. Space preservation is also a viable procedure if the Class I patient has minor mandibular anterior crowding. Early Class II intervention can be attempted if all parties concerned know the literature and expectations. Of the three types of malocclusions, the Class II malocclusion presents with the most problems, and early Class II treatment must be viewed pessimistically.

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University of Tennessee College of Dentistry update.

Gilpatrick RO

J Tenn Dent Assoc · 2006 · PMID 16895004

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State of the association address.

Thompson WR

J Tenn Dent Assoc · 2006 · PMID 16623125

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We effect rules for the dentists of Tennessee.

Simmons HC

J Tenn Dent Assoc · 2006 · PMID 16623124

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More than 56,000 children with disabilities in Tennessee.

Waldman HB, Perlman SP, Fenton SJ … +1 more , King JE

J Tenn Dent Assoc · 2005 · PMID 16568828

Since 1990, Tennessee has been ranked among the states with a series of health and social difficulties. In addition, there are more than 56,000 children with disabilities in the state. In an effort to personalize these f... Since 1990, Tennessee has been ranked among the states with a series of health and social difficulties. In addition, there are more than 56,000 children with disabilities in the state. In an effort to personalize these findings, the numbers of children with disabilities are presented by city, metropolitan area, county, and congressional districts. There are numerous difficulties associated with the delivery of dental care to these children with special needs. If all dentists were willing to help, however, each practitioner would need to care for twenty of these youngsters.

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