Abdul Ahad

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Orthodontic tooth movement of a non-vital tooth with open apex : Before or After Apexification ?

A 16 year old female presented with a fractured and discolored maxillary central incisor and Class II div 1 malocclusion. There is history of trauma, 5 years back. Periapical radiograph shows...

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Is local drug delivery in periodontal pockets less likely to result in antibiotic resistance than systemic administration of the same drug?

Antibiotics are widely used as adjunct to mechanical debridement in surgical and non surgical periodontal therapy. Many periodontal bacteria are now found to be resistant to some antibiotic or...

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Is there any indication for using hard toothbrushes?

Toothbrushes are available commercially with hard, medium, soft and ultra soft bristles. I don't know why a hard brush is marketed, as neither a dentist prescribes it, nor any patient prefers the...

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What complications may arise during or after de-pigmentation of tongue using a diode laser ?

Physiologic melanin pigmentation is a common finding in oral cavity. Most commonly the gingiva and buccal mucosa are involved, however it has also been reported occasionally on tongue. For...

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