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The article offers information on Dental Causalgia, a burning tingling pain in an edentulous area which cannot tolerate the pressure of a partial or full denture. It indicates that the history behind the diagnosis of Dental Causalgia is significant which can be referred to a traumatic tooth extraction which was followed by a period of painful suffering. The article also explains the diagnostic or therapeutic test called Livingston Block which is used to treat Dental Causalgia achieved promising results from patients who use it.

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The oral tissues like all the tissues in the body change with age. Dehydration results from negative water balance and is almost inevitable, with drying of secretions, skin, eyes and in the oral cavity (xerostomia). Osteoporosis results from negative calcium balance and affects the entire bony skeleton. This is seen in fractures, the vertebrae and alveolar process. Correction of nutritional deficiences may slow down the rate of dehydration and osteoporosis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Calculates the normal weight of children. Influence of habitus and genetic constitution on weight; Recognition of the relationship between physical health and fitness; Indications of satisfactory health and nutrition.

Focuses on the use of Height-Age-Weight tables for calculating the normal weight of a given individual. Concept of the method; Technique of measurement; Importance of body weight in determining the state of nutrition of an individual.

Based on radiographic and microradiographic evidence, a 10% stannous fluoride solution produced remineralization of the various dentin more rapidly than, and was superior to, other remineralizing solutions and calcifying solutions. Permeability to dye penetration was reduced. Electron photomicrographs showed an electron-dense material deposited in the dentinal matrix. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article presents a study which examined the techniques used to remodel the alveolar ridge following the extraction of teeth in rats. The author compares the pattern of edentulous ridge formation in the maxilla and mandible. Difficulties related to extracting the molars of rats are discussed, including the excess cellular cementum formed around the root.

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This article discusses the results of a research study conducted to examine differences in the microstructure of active and arrested dentinal caries. Using electron microscopy, the researchers find differentiation in the two layers of carious lesions and suggest that variations in pigmentation may be related to bacterial degeneration.

The article presents a study that examines the effects of cutting procedures on dentin apposition in rat incisors. The study compares the pulpal effects of cutting the dentin of incisors with three different cutting instruments. Dental instruments used include the rotary bur, an air-abrasive tool, and an ultrasonic device.

The article reports on the results of research which was conducted in an effort to determine whether ionic charge and chemical reactivity influenced the degree of marginal penetration of dental restorations. Researchers attempted to penetrate dental fillings on 147 extracted teeth with the use of different radioactive isotopes. researchers found that all of the different filling types that they examined showed some degree of marginal penetration to one or more of the isotopes.

The article presents research investigating experimental pulpotomies in molars of laboratory rats. Researchers hope to develop further techniques for performing pulpotomies, study the pattern of pulpal healing following amputation, and compare the effects of calcium kydroxide, zinc oxide, and eugenol on pulpal healing. Results showed a healing pattern characterized by the formation of a dystrophic calcification layer and dentin bridge. Adequate seal against the ingress of oral fluids is noted.

The article discusses a study that looked at the impact that dental fillings had on the pulp and dentin of a rat. A synopsis of the study is presented. The impact that the various fillings being studied had on the rats are mentioned, including zinc oxide which led to a lower amount of acute operative injuries.

The article discusses the possibility that geographical location and community size could influence the experience of dental caries and gingivitis among males between the ages of 17 and 21. The study of the dental health of inductees into the Great Lakes Naval Training Center is noted. Also mentioned is that the study involved the usage of mouth mirrors and explorers.

The article presents a study of the relation between cigarette smoking and the occurrence of dental caries and gingivitis among young men between the ages of 17 and 21. The examination of the dental health of enlistees at the Great Lakes Naval Training Center is noted, mentioning that data used by the study included the number of cigarettes consumed by each enlistee per day.

The article presents information on the research into cases of gingivitis and dental caries in American men between the ages of 17 and 20. The authors of the study conducted their research on a number of men who were enlisted in the U.S. Navy. The results showed that the amount of dental caries and gingivitis cases were similar to results found in previous studies.

The article discusses a study which looked at the amount of beta hemolytic streptococci that healthy adults have on the labial gingiva of their lower teeth. Previous research that had been completed regarding the amount of beta hemolytic streptococci that people have on their teeth is discussed. The percentage of people that the study found had beta hemolytic streptococci is mentioned.

The article presents a study examining the appositional life span of the dental enamel and dentin-forming cells associated with human deciduous teeth and first permanent molars. Appositional growth is defined, noting that it is a form of cellular activity in which a non-vital cellular secretion is layered in the form of a tissue matrix.

The article discusses the growth of conical teeth and examines dentin apposition in conical teeth. Details are provided about tooth form evolution and a quantitative analysis of tooth evolution is presented. A classification system for conical forms of teeth is included which details the different types of conically shaped teeth.