Tag: Dentistry

Superior Sinus Membrane Perforation Rates In Sinus Floor Elevation Procedures

by Nancy Ogbonna - 045

Superior Sinus Membrane Perforation Rates In Sinus Floor Elevation Procedures Overview This multicenter cross-sectional study aimed to assess the frequency of sinus membrane perforations during transcrestal sinus floor elevation (TSFE) using osseo-densification (OD) burs and identify associated risk factors. Conducted across six centers with ethical approval, the study included patients aged 18

Periodontitis Patients Likely To Suffer From Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment

by Similoluwa Oluwalana - 0226

Periodontitis Patients Likely To Suffer From Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment In recent years, research has increasingly confirmed a robust epidemiological link between periodontitis and rheumatoid arthritis  (RA), with studies since 2017 reinforcing this connection. However, questions remain regarding the reciprocal effects of treating either condition and the underlying biological mechanisms. This review

N95 Mask Wearing By Dentists: An Evaluation Of Cardiovascular Effects

by Nancy Ogbonna - 0502

N95 Mask Wearing By Dentists: An Evaluation Of Cardiovascular Effects Overview Limited research exists on cardiovascular changes in dentists using N95 respirators or surgical mask-covered N95s during pediatric dental procedures. This crossover clinical trial involved 18 healthy dentists, exploring cardiovascular responses while treating pediatric patients with either an N95 respirator or a

Superior Sinus Membrane Perforation Rates In Sinus Floor Elevation Procedures