Roger D. Winland

2020 September/October; 68(5):6.

Roger A. Solow

2020 September/October; 68(5):8-11.

Jason H. Goodchild
Mark Donaldson

2020 September/October; 68(5):12-16.

Wynn Okuda

2020 September/October; 68(5):18-20.

Preetha Kanjirath 
Larry N. Williams

2020 September/October; 68(5):21-23.

Tanya M. Gibson

2020 September/October; 68(5):78, 80.

2020 September/October; 68(5):79.

Thomas E. Rams 
Jacqueline D. Sautter 
Guillermo J. Ramírez-Martínez 
Eugene J. Whitaker

In an in vitro study, subgingival biofilm specimens from 24 adults with severe periodontitis were mixed with 19% or 38% silver diamine fluoride (SDF) or left untreated and then inoculated on agar. The SDF-treated specimens yielded significantly lower mean total viable counts and mean total cultivable proportional levels of red- and orange-complex periodontal pathogens than did untreated specimens (P < 0.001). No statistically significant antimicrobial differences were found between 19% and 38% SDF. 

2020 September/October; 68(5):24-28.

Griffin S. Votolato 
John K. Henry 
John K. Brooks 
Larry Cohen 
Nasir Bashirelahi

This article reviews aspects of unmanaged obstructive sleep apnea, including the oral and maxillofacial signs and symptoms, risk factors, diagnostic criteria, guidelines for patient referral to a sleep physician, and clinical management techniques. Additionally, the role of dentists in oral appliance therapy is explored.

2020 September/October; 68(5):30-34.

Jéssica Patrícia Cavalheiro 
Mônica Irma Aparecida Valdeci de Souza 
Fabiano Jeremias

The erosive effect of a soft drink on primary teeth before and after restoration was investigated in vitro on enamel blocks. The erosive challenge significantly decreased the microhardness and marginal adaptation and increased the roughness and marginal infiltration of composite resin, bulk-fill composite resin, conventional glass ionomer cement, and resin-modified glass ionomer cement, but composite resin was least affected. Erosive challenge before and after restoration altered the enamel microhardness and roughness significantly more than did erosive challenge only after restoration.

2020 September/October; 68(5):36-41.

Saumya Taneja 
Anuj Jain

Supernumerary roots are rare in primary mandibular molars, but dental practitioners must be aware of the possibility to avoid endodontic treatment failure. This report describes 2 cases of primary mandibular second molars with supernumerary roots showing carious involvement. One tooth was successfully treated with pulpectomy, while the other was extracted and replaced with a space maintainer.

2020 September/October; 68(5):43-46.

Suvendra Vijayan 
Anitha Potluri

Calcifications in the tunica media are more prevalent in older patients and patients with diabetes and/or chronic kidney disease. Classified as Mönckeberg arteriosclerosis, these calcifications resemble railroad tracks on imaging studies and are usually incidental findings. This case report describes Mönckeberg arteriosclerosis in the carotid, facial, and lingual arteries of a 66-year-old man. 

2020 September/October; 68(5):47-50.

Riya Achamma Daniel 
Veena H. R. 
Chaitra K. R. 
Shubha P.

This study compared retention of Streptococcus mutans and Candida albicans on charcoal-infused and non–charcoal-infused toothbrushes to assess differences in their antimicrobial properties. With both types of toothbrush, there was a statistically significant decrease in colony counts from the initial exposure to the final retention of both microbes. However, no significant differences in antimicrobial activity were found between the brush types.
 
2020 September/October; 68(5):51-55.

Luz Abrera-Crum 
Lisa D’Affronte 
Christina Platia 
Lidia Yimer

This case report demonstrates the use of digital technology to communicate with the dental laboratory during the fabrication of maxillary veneers. Although digital scans were sent to the laboratory, the laboratory completed a conventional diagnostic wax-up from printed models. A novel workflow is proposed to allow completion of the diagnostic wax-up using a fully digital method.

2020 September/October; 68(5):56-60.

Shivaughn M. Marchan 
Laura-Lee T. Lynch 
Kelee Bascombe 
Xavier J. D. Carty 
William A. J. Smith 
Reisha N. Rafeek

The color stability of 3 gingival shades of dental restorative materials was compared to that of a tooth-colored nanohybrid composite. After specimens were randomly assigned to immersion in distilled water (control), red wine, tea, coffee, or curry solution, spectrophotometric analysis revealed that curry solution caused unacceptable color change in all of the materials, while coffee significantly affected all of the gingival shades. 

2020 September/October; 68(5):61-65.

Isabel Schausltz Pereira Faustino 
Wilfredo Alejandro González-Arriagada 
Karina Cordero-Torres 
Marcio Ajudarte Lopes

Two systemically healthy men had white and red patches consistent with oral candidiasis on the dorsal surface of the tongue. Neither patient was undergoing antibiotic or corticosteroid treatment, and both reported frequent smoking of cannabis. Oral candidiasis may occur in healthy adult patients under conditions that decrease salivary flow, including marijuana use.

2020 September/October; 68(5):66-68.

Natália Almeida Bastos 
Igor Peixoto de Mello 
Daniel Luiz Lins Farias 
Celina Wanderley de Abreu 
Ana Flávia Sanches Borges 
Mariana Montenegro Silva

This study evaluated the flexural strength (FS) and modulus of elasticity (ME) of 2 provisional resins (Protemp 4 and Dencôr) at different thicknesses and after different storage periods. The 2.0-mm-thick Protemp 4 specimens presented the highest values of FS, mainly after 3 months. The ME was higher after 3 months (1.5-mm-thick specimens), regardless of the material. In addition, the higher the FS, the higher the ME of the material.

2020 September/October; 68(5):69-72.

Jacqueline Márquez-Hidalgo 
Denisse Zamora-Campos 
Paloma Acurio-Benavente 
Haru Kinoshita-Rivas 
Gabriela López-Rodriguez 
Katica Moreno-Sekula 
Leslie Casas-Apayco

In a cross-sectional study of 89 university-level athletes, Spearman rank order correlation analysis revealed no statistically significant correlation between oral health and quality of life. The athletes exhibited moderate caries risk, poor oral hygiene, and probable gingivitis. However, their quality of life was not compromised by their oral health status.

2020 September/October; 68(5):73-77.

Roger D. Winland

2020 September/October; 68(5):6.

Roger A. Solow

2020 September/October; 68(5):8-11.

Jason H. Goodchild
Mark Donaldson

2020 September/October; 68(5):12-16.

Wynn Okuda

2020 September/October; 68(5):18-20.

Preetha Kanjirath 
Larry N. Williams

2020 September/October; 68(5):21-23.

Tanya M. Gibson

2020 September/October; 68(5):78, 80.

2020 September/October; 68(5):79.

Thomas E. Rams 
Jacqueline D. Sautter 
Guillermo J. Ramírez-Martínez 
Eugene J. Whitaker

In an in vitro study, subgingival biofilm specimens from 24 adults with severe periodontitis were mixed with 19% or 38% silver diamine fluoride (SDF) or left untreated and then inoculated on agar. The SDF-treated specimens yielded significantly lower mean total viable counts and mean total cultivable proportional levels of red- and orange-complex periodontal pathogens than did untreated specimens (P < 0.001). No statistically significant antimicrobial differences were found between 19% and 38% SDF. 

2020 September/October; 68(5):24-28.

Griffin S. Votolato 
John K. Henry 
John K. Brooks 
Larry Cohen 
Nasir Bashirelahi

This article reviews aspects of unmanaged obstructive sleep apnea, including the oral and maxillofacial signs and symptoms, risk factors, diagnostic criteria, guidelines for patient referral to a sleep physician, and clinical management techniques. Additionally, the role of dentists in oral appliance therapy is explored.

2020 September/October; 68(5):30-34.

Jéssica Patrícia Cavalheiro 
Mônica Irma Aparecida Valdeci de Souza 
Fabiano Jeremias

The erosive effect of a soft drink on primary teeth before and after restoration was investigated in vitro on enamel blocks. The erosive challenge significantly decreased the microhardness and marginal adaptation and increased the roughness and marginal infiltration of composite resin, bulk-fill composite resin, conventional glass ionomer cement, and resin-modified glass ionomer cement, but composite resin was least affected. Erosive challenge before and after restoration altered the enamel microhardness and roughness significantly more than did erosive challenge only after restoration.

2020 September/October; 68(5):36-41.

Saumya Taneja 
Anuj Jain

Supernumerary roots are rare in primary mandibular molars, but dental practitioners must be aware of the possibility to avoid endodontic treatment failure. This report describes 2 cases of primary mandibular second molars with supernumerary roots showing carious involvement. One tooth was successfully treated with pulpectomy, while the other was extracted and replaced with a space maintainer.

2020 September/October; 68(5):43-46.

Suvendra Vijayan 
Anitha Potluri

Calcifications in the tunica media are more prevalent in older patients and patients with diabetes and/or chronic kidney disease. Classified as Mönckeberg arteriosclerosis, these calcifications resemble railroad tracks on imaging studies and are usually incidental findings. This case report describes Mönckeberg arteriosclerosis in the carotid, facial, and lingual arteries of a 66-year-old man. 

2020 September/October; 68(5):47-50.

Riya Achamma Daniel 
Veena H. R. 
Chaitra K. R. 
Shubha P.

This study compared retention of Streptococcus mutans and Candida albicans on charcoal-infused and non–charcoal-infused toothbrushes to assess differences in their antimicrobial properties. With both types of toothbrush, there was a statistically significant decrease in colony counts from the initial exposure to the final retention of both microbes. However, no significant differences in antimicrobial activity were found between the brush types.
 
2020 September/October; 68(5):51-55.

Luz Abrera-Crum 
Lisa D’Affronte 
Christina Platia 
Lidia Yimer

This case report demonstrates the use of digital technology to communicate with the dental laboratory during the fabrication of maxillary veneers. Although digital scans were sent to the laboratory, the laboratory completed a conventional diagnostic wax-up from printed models. A novel workflow is proposed to allow completion of the diagnostic wax-up using a fully digital method.

2020 September/October; 68(5):56-60.

Shivaughn M. Marchan 
Laura-Lee T. Lynch 
Kelee Bascombe 
Xavier J. D. Carty 
William A. J. Smith 
Reisha N. Rafeek

The color stability of 3 gingival shades of dental restorative materials was compared to that of a tooth-colored nanohybrid composite. After specimens were randomly assigned to immersion in distilled water (control), red wine, tea, coffee, or curry solution, spectrophotometric analysis revealed that curry solution caused unacceptable color change in all of the materials, while coffee significantly affected all of the gingival shades. 

2020 September/October; 68(5):61-65.

Isabel Schausltz Pereira Faustino 
Wilfredo Alejandro González-Arriagada 
Karina Cordero-Torres 
Marcio Ajudarte Lopes

Two systemically healthy men had white and red patches consistent with oral candidiasis on the dorsal surface of the tongue. Neither patient was undergoing antibiotic or corticosteroid treatment, and both reported frequent smoking of cannabis. Oral candidiasis may occur in healthy adult patients under conditions that decrease salivary flow, including marijuana use.

2020 September/October; 68(5):66-68.

Natália Almeida Bastos 
Igor Peixoto de Mello 
Daniel Luiz Lins Farias 
Celina Wanderley de Abreu 
Ana Flávia Sanches Borges 
Mariana Montenegro Silva

This study evaluated the flexural strength (FS) and modulus of elasticity (ME) of 2 provisional resins (Protemp 4 and Dencôr) at different thicknesses and after different storage periods. The 2.0-mm-thick Protemp 4 specimens presented the highest values of FS, mainly after 3 months. The ME was higher after 3 months (1.5-mm-thick specimens), regardless of the material. In addition, the higher the FS, the higher the ME of the material.

2020 September/October; 68(5):69-72.

Jacqueline Márquez-Hidalgo 
Denisse Zamora-Campos 
Paloma Acurio-Benavente 
Haru Kinoshita-Rivas 
Gabriela López-Rodriguez 
Katica Moreno-Sekula 
Leslie Casas-Apayco

In a cross-sectional study of 89 university-level athletes, Spearman rank order correlation analysis revealed no statistically significant correlation between oral health and quality of life. The athletes exhibited moderate caries risk, poor oral hygiene, and probable gingivitis. However, their quality of life was not compromised by their oral health status.

2020 September/October; 68(5):73-77.

Roger D. Winland

2020 September/October; 68(5):6.

Roger A. Solow

2020 September/October; 68(5):8-11.

Jason H. Goodchild
Mark Donaldson

2020 September/October; 68(5):12-16.

Wynn Okuda

2020 September/October; 68(5):18-20.

Preetha Kanjirath 
Larry N. Williams

2020 September/October; 68(5):21-23.

Tanya M. Gibson

2020 September/October; 68(5):78, 80.

2020 September/October; 68(5):79.

Thomas E. Rams 
Jacqueline D. Sautter 
Guillermo J. Ramírez-Martínez 
Eugene J. Whitaker

In an in vitro study, subgingival biofilm specimens from 24 adults with severe periodontitis were mixed with 19% or 38% silver diamine fluoride (SDF) or left untreated and then inoculated on agar. The SDF-treated specimens yielded significantly lower mean total viable counts and mean total cultivable proportional levels of red- and orange-complex periodontal pathogens than did untreated specimens (P < 0.001). No statistically significant antimicrobial differences were found between 19% and 38% SDF. 

2020 September/October; 68(5):24-28.

Griffin S. Votolato 
John K. Henry 
John K. Brooks 
Larry Cohen 
Nasir Bashirelahi

This article reviews aspects of unmanaged obstructive sleep apnea, including the oral and maxillofacial signs and symptoms, risk factors, diagnostic criteria, guidelines for patient referral to a sleep physician, and clinical management techniques. Additionally, the role of dentists in oral appliance therapy is explored.

2020 September/October; 68(5):30-34.

Jéssica Patrícia Cavalheiro 
Mônica Irma Aparecida Valdeci de Souza 
Fabiano Jeremias

The erosive effect of a soft drink on primary teeth before and after restoration was investigated in vitro on enamel blocks. The erosive challenge significantly decreased the microhardness and marginal adaptation and increased the roughness and marginal infiltration of composite resin, bulk-fill composite resin, conventional glass ionomer cement, and resin-modified glass ionomer cement, but composite resin was least affected. Erosive challenge before and after restoration altered the enamel microhardness and roughness significantly more than did erosive challenge only after restoration.

2020 September/October; 68(5):36-41.

Saumya Taneja 
Anuj Jain

Supernumerary roots are rare in primary mandibular molars, but dental practitioners must be aware of the possibility to avoid endodontic treatment failure. This report describes 2 cases of primary mandibular second molars with supernumerary roots showing carious involvement. One tooth was successfully treated with pulpectomy, while the other was extracted and replaced with a space maintainer.

2020 September/October; 68(5):43-46.

Suvendra Vijayan 
Anitha Potluri

Calcifications in the tunica media are more prevalent in older patients and patients with diabetes and/or chronic kidney disease. Classified as Mönckeberg arteriosclerosis, these calcifications resemble railroad tracks on imaging studies and are usually incidental findings. This case report describes Mönckeberg arteriosclerosis in the carotid, facial, and lingual arteries of a 66-year-old man. 

2020 September/October; 68(5):47-50.

Riya Achamma Daniel 
Veena H. R. 
Chaitra K. R. 
Shubha P.

This study compared retention of Streptococcus mutans and Candida albicans on charcoal-infused and non–charcoal-infused toothbrushes to assess differences in their antimicrobial properties. With both types of toothbrush, there was a statistically significant decrease in colony counts from the initial exposure to the final retention of both microbes. However, no significant differences in antimicrobial activity were found between the brush types.
 
2020 September/October; 68(5):51-55.

Luz Abrera-Crum 
Lisa D’Affronte 
Christina Platia 
Lidia Yimer

This case report demonstrates the use of digital technology to communicate with the dental laboratory during the fabrication of maxillary veneers. Although digital scans were sent to the laboratory, the laboratory completed a conventional diagnostic wax-up from printed models. A novel workflow is proposed to allow completion of the diagnostic wax-up using a fully digital method.

2020 September/October; 68(5):56-60.

Shivaughn M. Marchan 
Laura-Lee T. Lynch 
Kelee Bascombe 
Xavier J. D. Carty 
William A. J. Smith 
Reisha N. Rafeek

The color stability of 3 gingival shades of dental restorative materials was compared to that of a tooth-colored nanohybrid composite. After specimens were randomly assigned to immersion in distilled water (control), red wine, tea, coffee, or curry solution, spectrophotometric analysis revealed that curry solution caused unacceptable color change in all of the materials, while coffee significantly affected all of the gingival shades. 

2020 September/October; 68(5):61-65.

Isabel Schausltz Pereira Faustino 
Wilfredo Alejandro González-Arriagada 
Karina Cordero-Torres 
Marcio Ajudarte Lopes

Two systemically healthy men had white and red patches consistent with oral candidiasis on the dorsal surface of the tongue. Neither patient was undergoing antibiotic or corticosteroid treatment, and both reported frequent smoking of cannabis. Oral candidiasis may occur in healthy adult patients under conditions that decrease salivary flow, including marijuana use.

2020 September/October; 68(5):66-68.

Natália Almeida Bastos 
Igor Peixoto de Mello 
Daniel Luiz Lins Farias 
Celina Wanderley de Abreu 
Ana Flávia Sanches Borges 
Mariana Montenegro Silva

This study evaluated the flexural strength (FS) and modulus of elasticity (ME) of 2 provisional resins (Protemp 4 and Dencôr) at different thicknesses and after different storage periods. The 2.0-mm-thick Protemp 4 specimens presented the highest values of FS, mainly after 3 months. The ME was higher after 3 months (1.5-mm-thick specimens), regardless of the material. In addition, the higher the FS, the higher the ME of the material.

2020 September/October; 68(5):69-72.

Jacqueline Márquez-Hidalgo 
Denisse Zamora-Campos 
Paloma Acurio-Benavente 
Haru Kinoshita-Rivas 
Gabriela López-Rodriguez 
Katica Moreno-Sekula 
Leslie Casas-Apayco

In a cross-sectional study of 89 university-level athletes, Spearman rank order correlation analysis revealed no statistically significant correlation between oral health and quality of life. The athletes exhibited moderate caries risk, poor oral hygiene, and probable gingivitis. However, their quality of life was not compromised by their oral health status.

2020 September/October; 68(5):73-77.

Roger D. Winland

2020 September/October; 68(5):6.

Roger A. Solow

2020 September/October; 68(5):8-11.

Jason H. Goodchild
Mark Donaldson

2020 September/October; 68(5):12-16.

Wynn Okuda

2020 September/October; 68(5):18-20.

Preetha Kanjirath 
Larry N. Williams

2020 September/October; 68(5):21-23.

Tanya M. Gibson

2020 September/October; 68(5):78, 80.

2020 September/October; 68(5):79.

Thomas E. Rams 
Jacqueline D. Sautter 
Guillermo J. Ramírez-Martínez 
Eugene J. Whitaker

In an in vitro study, subgingival biofilm specimens from 24 adults with severe periodontitis were mixed with 19% or 38% silver diamine fluoride (SDF) or left untreated and then inoculated on agar. The SDF-treated specimens yielded significantly lower mean total viable counts and mean total cultivable proportional levels of red- and orange-complex periodontal pathogens than did untreated specimens (P < 0.001). No statistically significant antimicrobial differences were found between 19% and 38% SDF. 

2020 September/October; 68(5):24-28.

Griffin S. Votolato 
John K. Henry 
John K. Brooks 
Larry Cohen 
Nasir Bashirelahi

This article reviews aspects of unmanaged obstructive sleep apnea, including the oral and maxillofacial signs and symptoms, risk factors, diagnostic criteria, guidelines for patient referral to a sleep physician, and clinical management techniques. Additionally, the role of dentists in oral appliance therapy is explored.

2020 September/October; 68(5):30-34.

Jéssica Patrícia Cavalheiro 
Mônica Irma Aparecida Valdeci de Souza 
Fabiano Jeremias

The erosive effect of a soft drink on primary teeth before and after restoration was investigated in vitro on enamel blocks. The erosive challenge significantly decreased the microhardness and marginal adaptation and increased the roughness and marginal infiltration of composite resin, bulk-fill composite resin, conventional glass ionomer cement, and resin-modified glass ionomer cement, but composite resin was least affected. Erosive challenge before and after restoration altered the enamel microhardness and roughness significantly more than did erosive challenge only after restoration.

2020 September/October; 68(5):36-41.

Saumya Taneja 
Anuj Jain

Supernumerary roots are rare in primary mandibular molars, but dental practitioners must be aware of the possibility to avoid endodontic treatment failure. This report describes 2 cases of primary mandibular second molars with supernumerary roots showing carious involvement. One tooth was successfully treated with pulpectomy, while the other was extracted and replaced with a space maintainer.

2020 September/October; 68(5):43-46.

Suvendra Vijayan 
Anitha Potluri

Calcifications in the tunica media are more prevalent in older patients and patients with diabetes and/or chronic kidney disease. Classified as Mönckeberg arteriosclerosis, these calcifications resemble railroad tracks on imaging studies and are usually incidental findings. This case report describes Mönckeberg arteriosclerosis in the carotid, facial, and lingual arteries of a 66-year-old man. 

2020 September/October; 68(5):47-50.

Riya Achamma Daniel 
Veena H. R. 
Chaitra K. R. 
Shubha P.

This study compared retention of Streptococcus mutans and Candida albicans on charcoal-infused and non–charcoal-infused toothbrushes to assess differences in their antimicrobial properties. With both types of toothbrush, there was a statistically significant decrease in colony counts from the initial exposure to the final retention of both microbes. However, no significant differences in antimicrobial activity were found between the brush types.
 
2020 September/October; 68(5):51-55.

Luz Abrera-Crum 
Lisa D’Affronte 
Christina Platia 
Lidia Yimer

This case report demonstrates the use of digital technology to communicate with the dental laboratory during the fabrication of maxillary veneers. Although digital scans were sent to the laboratory, the laboratory completed a conventional diagnostic wax-up from printed models. A novel workflow is proposed to allow completion of the diagnostic wax-up using a fully digital method.

2020 September/October; 68(5):56-60.

Shivaughn M. Marchan 
Laura-Lee T. Lynch 
Kelee Bascombe 
Xavier J. D. Carty 
William A. J. Smith 
Reisha N. Rafeek

The color stability of 3 gingival shades of dental restorative materials was compared to that of a tooth-colored nanohybrid composite. After specimens were randomly assigned to immersion in distilled water (control), red wine, tea, coffee, or curry solution, spectrophotometric analysis revealed that curry solution caused unacceptable color change in all of the materials, while coffee significantly affected all of the gingival shades. 

2020 September/October; 68(5):61-65.

Isabel Schausltz Pereira Faustino 
Wilfredo Alejandro González-Arriagada 
Karina Cordero-Torres 
Marcio Ajudarte Lopes

Two systemically healthy men had white and red patches consistent with oral candidiasis on the dorsal surface of the tongue. Neither patient was undergoing antibiotic or corticosteroid treatment, and both reported frequent smoking of cannabis. Oral candidiasis may occur in healthy adult patients under conditions that decrease salivary flow, including marijuana use.

2020 September/October; 68(5):66-68.

Natália Almeida Bastos 
Igor Peixoto de Mello 
Daniel Luiz Lins Farias 
Celina Wanderley de Abreu 
Ana Flávia Sanches Borges 
Mariana Montenegro Silva

This study evaluated the flexural strength (FS) and modulus of elasticity (ME) of 2 provisional resins (Protemp 4 and Dencôr) at different thicknesses and after different storage periods. The 2.0-mm-thick Protemp 4 specimens presented the highest values of FS, mainly after 3 months. The ME was higher after 3 months (1.5-mm-thick specimens), regardless of the material. In addition, the higher the FS, the higher the ME of the material.

2020 September/October; 68(5):69-72.

Jacqueline Márquez-Hidalgo 
Denisse Zamora-Campos 
Paloma Acurio-Benavente 
Haru Kinoshita-Rivas 
Gabriela López-Rodriguez 
Katica Moreno-Sekula 
Leslie Casas-Apayco

In a cross-sectional study of 89 university-level athletes, Spearman rank order correlation analysis revealed no statistically significant correlation between oral health and quality of life. The athletes exhibited moderate caries risk, poor oral hygiene, and probable gingivitis. However, their quality of life was not compromised by their oral health status.

2020 September/October; 68(5):73-77.

Roger D. Winland

2020 September/October; 68(5):6.

Roger A. Solow

2020 September/October; 68(5):8-11.

Jason H. Goodchild
Mark Donaldson

2020 September/October; 68(5):12-16.

Wynn Okuda

2020 September/October; 68(5):18-20.

Preetha Kanjirath 
Larry N. Williams

2020 September/October; 68(5):21-23.

Tanya M. Gibson

2020 September/October; 68(5):78, 80.

2020 September/October; 68(5):79.

Thomas E. Rams 
Jacqueline D. Sautter 
Guillermo J. Ramírez-Martínez 
Eugene J. Whitaker

In an in vitro study, subgingival biofilm specimens from 24 adults with severe periodontitis were mixed with 19% or 38% silver diamine fluoride (SDF) or left untreated and then inoculated on agar. The SDF-treated specimens yielded significantly lower mean total viable counts and mean total cultivable proportional levels of red- and orange-complex periodontal pathogens than did untreated specimens (P < 0.001). No statistically significant antimicrobial differences were found between 19% and 38% SDF. 

2020 September/October; 68(5):24-28.

Griffin S. Votolato 
John K. Henry 
John K. Brooks 
Larry Cohen 
Nasir Bashirelahi

This article reviews aspects of unmanaged obstructive sleep apnea, including the oral and maxillofacial signs and symptoms, risk factors, diagnostic criteria, guidelines for patient referral to a sleep physician, and clinical management techniques. Additionally, the role of dentists in oral appliance therapy is explored.

2020 September/October; 68(5):30-34.

Jéssica Patrícia Cavalheiro 
Mônica Irma Aparecida Valdeci de Souza 
Fabiano Jeremias

The erosive effect of a soft drink on primary teeth before and after restoration was investigated in vitro on enamel blocks. The erosive challenge significantly decreased the microhardness and marginal adaptation and increased the roughness and marginal infiltration of composite resin, bulk-fill composite resin, conventional glass ionomer cement, and resin-modified glass ionomer cement, but composite resin was least affected. Erosive challenge before and after restoration altered the enamel microhardness and roughness significantly more than did erosive challenge only after restoration.

2020 September/October; 68(5):36-41.

Saumya Taneja 
Anuj Jain

Supernumerary roots are rare in primary mandibular molars, but dental practitioners must be aware of the possibility to avoid endodontic treatment failure. This report describes 2 cases of primary mandibular second molars with supernumerary roots showing carious involvement. One tooth was successfully treated with pulpectomy, while the other was extracted and replaced with a space maintainer.

2020 September/October; 68(5):43-46.

Suvendra Vijayan 
Anitha Potluri

Calcifications in the tunica media are more prevalent in older patients and patients with diabetes and/or chronic kidney disease. Classified as Mönckeberg arteriosclerosis, these calcifications resemble railroad tracks on imaging studies and are usually incidental findings. This case report describes Mönckeberg arteriosclerosis in the carotid, facial, and lingual arteries of a 66-year-old man. 

2020 September/October; 68(5):47-50.

Riya Achamma Daniel 
Veena H. R. 
Chaitra K. R. 
Shubha P.

This study compared retention of Streptococcus mutans and Candida albicans on charcoal-infused and non–charcoal-infused toothbrushes to assess differences in their antimicrobial properties. With both types of toothbrush, there was a statistically significant decrease in colony counts from the initial exposure to the final retention of both microbes. However, no significant differences in antimicrobial activity were found between the brush types.
 
2020 September/October; 68(5):51-55.

Luz Abrera-Crum 
Lisa D’Affronte 
Christina Platia 
Lidia Yimer

This case report demonstrates the use of digital technology to communicate with the dental laboratory during the fabrication of maxillary veneers. Although digital scans were sent to the laboratory, the laboratory completed a conventional diagnostic wax-up from printed models. A novel workflow is proposed to allow completion of the diagnostic wax-up using a fully digital method.

2020 September/October; 68(5):56-60.

Shivaughn M. Marchan 
Laura-Lee T. Lynch 
Kelee Bascombe 
Xavier J. D. Carty 
William A. J. Smith 
Reisha N. Rafeek

The color stability of 3 gingival shades of dental restorative materials was compared to that of a tooth-colored nanohybrid composite. After specimens were randomly assigned to immersion in distilled water (control), red wine, tea, coffee, or curry solution, spectrophotometric analysis revealed that curry solution caused unacceptable color change in all of the materials, while coffee significantly affected all of the gingival shades. 

2020 September/October; 68(5):61-65.

Isabel Schausltz Pereira Faustino 
Wilfredo Alejandro González-Arriagada 
Karina Cordero-Torres 
Marcio Ajudarte Lopes

Two systemically healthy men had white and red patches consistent with oral candidiasis on the dorsal surface of the tongue. Neither patient was undergoing antibiotic or corticosteroid treatment, and both reported frequent smoking of cannabis. Oral candidiasis may occur in healthy adult patients under conditions that decrease salivary flow, including marijuana use.

2020 September/October; 68(5):66-68.

Natália Almeida Bastos 
Igor Peixoto de Mello 
Daniel Luiz Lins Farias 
Celina Wanderley de Abreu 
Ana Flávia Sanches Borges 
Mariana Montenegro Silva

This study evaluated the flexural strength (FS) and modulus of elasticity (ME) of 2 provisional resins (Protemp 4 and Dencôr) at different thicknesses and after different storage periods. The 2.0-mm-thick Protemp 4 specimens presented the highest values of FS, mainly after 3 months. The ME was higher after 3 months (1.5-mm-thick specimens), regardless of the material. In addition, the higher the FS, the higher the ME of the material.

2020 September/October; 68(5):69-72.

Jacqueline Márquez-Hidalgo 
Denisse Zamora-Campos 
Paloma Acurio-Benavente 
Haru Kinoshita-Rivas 
Gabriela López-Rodriguez 
Katica Moreno-Sekula 
Leslie Casas-Apayco

In a cross-sectional study of 89 university-level athletes, Spearman rank order correlation analysis revealed no statistically significant correlation between oral health and quality of life. The athletes exhibited moderate caries risk, poor oral hygiene, and probable gingivitis. However, their quality of life was not compromised by their oral health status.

2020 September/October; 68(5):73-77.

Roger D. Winland

2020 September/October; 68(5):6.

Roger A. Solow

2020 September/October; 68(5):8-11.

Jason H. Goodchild
Mark Donaldson

2020 September/October; 68(5):12-16.

Wynn Okuda

2020 September/October; 68(5):18-20.

Preetha Kanjirath 
Larry N. Williams

2020 September/October; 68(5):21-23.

Tanya M. Gibson

2020 September/October; 68(5):78, 80.

2020 September/October; 68(5):79.

Thomas E. Rams 
Jacqueline D. Sautter 
Guillermo J. Ramírez-Martínez 
Eugene J. Whitaker

In an in vitro study, subgingival biofilm specimens from 24 adults with severe periodontitis were mixed with 19% or 38% silver diamine fluoride (SDF) or left untreated and then inoculated on agar. The SDF-treated specimens yielded significantly lower mean total viable counts and mean total cultivable proportional levels of red- and orange-complex periodontal pathogens than did untreated specimens (P < 0.001). No statistically significant antimicrobial differences were found between 19% and 38% SDF. 

2020 September/October; 68(5):24-28.

Griffin S. Votolato 
John K. Henry 
John K. Brooks 
Larry Cohen 
Nasir Bashirelahi

This article reviews aspects of unmanaged obstructive sleep apnea, including the oral and maxillofacial signs and symptoms, risk factors, diagnostic criteria, guidelines for patient referral to a sleep physician, and clinical management techniques. Additionally, the role of dentists in oral appliance therapy is explored.

2020 September/October; 68(5):30-34.

Jéssica Patrícia Cavalheiro 
Mônica Irma Aparecida Valdeci de Souza 
Fabiano Jeremias

The erosive effect of a soft drink on primary teeth before and after restoration was investigated in vitro on enamel blocks. The erosive challenge significantly decreased the microhardness and marginal adaptation and increased the roughness and marginal infiltration of composite resin, bulk-fill composite resin, conventional glass ionomer cement, and resin-modified glass ionomer cement, but composite resin was least affected. Erosive challenge before and after restoration altered the enamel microhardness and roughness significantly more than did erosive challenge only after restoration.

2020 September/October; 68(5):36-41.

Saumya Taneja 
Anuj Jain

Supernumerary roots are rare in primary mandibular molars, but dental practitioners must be aware of the possibility to avoid endodontic treatment failure. This report describes 2 cases of primary mandibular second molars with supernumerary roots showing carious involvement. One tooth was successfully treated with pulpectomy, while the other was extracted and replaced with a space maintainer.

2020 September/October; 68(5):43-46.

Suvendra Vijayan 
Anitha Potluri

Calcifications in the tunica media are more prevalent in older patients and patients with diabetes and/or chronic kidney disease. Classified as Mönckeberg arteriosclerosis, these calcifications resemble railroad tracks on imaging studies and are usually incidental findings. This case report describes Mönckeberg arteriosclerosis in the carotid, facial, and lingual arteries of a 66-year-old man. 

2020 September/October; 68(5):47-50.

Riya Achamma Daniel 
Veena H. R. 
Chaitra K. R. 
Shubha P.

This study compared retention of Streptococcus mutans and Candida albicans on charcoal-infused and non–charcoal-infused toothbrushes to assess differences in their antimicrobial properties. With both types of toothbrush, there was a statistically significant decrease in colony counts from the initial exposure to the final retention of both microbes. However, no significant differences in antimicrobial activity were found between the brush types.
 
2020 September/October; 68(5):51-55.

Luz Abrera-Crum 
Lisa D’Affronte 
Christina Platia 
Lidia Yimer

This case report demonstrates the use of digital technology to communicate with the dental laboratory during the fabrication of maxillary veneers. Although digital scans were sent to the laboratory, the laboratory completed a conventional diagnostic wax-up from printed models. A novel workflow is proposed to allow completion of the diagnostic wax-up using a fully digital method.

2020 September/October; 68(5):56-60.

Shivaughn M. Marchan 
Laura-Lee T. Lynch 
Kelee Bascombe 
Xavier J. D. Carty 
William A. J. Smith 
Reisha N. Rafeek

The color stability of 3 gingival shades of dental restorative materials was compared to that of a tooth-colored nanohybrid composite. After specimens were randomly assigned to immersion in distilled water (control), red wine, tea, coffee, or curry solution, spectrophotometric analysis revealed that curry solution caused unacceptable color change in all of the materials, while coffee significantly affected all of the gingival shades. 

2020 September/October; 68(5):61-65.

Isabel Schausltz Pereira Faustino 
Wilfredo Alejandro González-Arriagada 
Karina Cordero-Torres 
Marcio Ajudarte Lopes

Two systemically healthy men had white and red patches consistent with oral candidiasis on the dorsal surface of the tongue. Neither patient was undergoing antibiotic or corticosteroid treatment, and both reported frequent smoking of cannabis. Oral candidiasis may occur in healthy adult patients under conditions that decrease salivary flow, including marijuana use.

2020 September/October; 68(5):66-68.

Natália Almeida Bastos 
Igor Peixoto de Mello 
Daniel Luiz Lins Farias 
Celina Wanderley de Abreu 
Ana Flávia Sanches Borges 
Mariana Montenegro Silva

This study evaluated the flexural strength (FS) and modulus of elasticity (ME) of 2 provisional resins (Protemp 4 and Dencôr) at different thicknesses and after different storage periods. The 2.0-mm-thick Protemp 4 specimens presented the highest values of FS, mainly after 3 months. The ME was higher after 3 months (1.5-mm-thick specimens), regardless of the material. In addition, the higher the FS, the higher the ME of the material.

2020 September/October; 68(5):69-72.

Jacqueline Márquez-Hidalgo 
Denisse Zamora-Campos 
Paloma Acurio-Benavente 
Haru Kinoshita-Rivas 
Gabriela López-Rodriguez 
Katica Moreno-Sekula 
Leslie Casas-Apayco

In a cross-sectional study of 89 university-level athletes, Spearman rank order correlation analysis revealed no statistically significant correlation between oral health and quality of life. The athletes exhibited moderate caries risk, poor oral hygiene, and probable gingivitis. However, their quality of life was not compromised by their oral health status.

2020 September/October; 68(5):73-77.