Juniper Publishers Journal Of Dentistry and Oral Health

    Juniper Publishers - Open Access Journal of Dentistry & Oral Health Emulating Natural Morphology in Anterior Crown Fractures: Two Years Follow-up Report - Juniper Publishers Authored by  Bora korkut Abstract Patients may suffer from undesirable aesthetic problems due to color, shape and structural or position abnormalities of anterior teeth. Crown fractures are one the most common reasons of these aesthetic complaints especially in young patients. Creating a conservative as well as powerful restoration against destructive occlusal forces while emulating similar outlook to natural dental tissues is the main objective of treatment of such cases. Direct composite resin restorations are one of the best possible treatment options for the anterior crown fractures. As the dental materials and techniques develop, the clinicians start to learn the physical and optical properties of these materials and use them with proper techniques to create more natural ali...

  Juniper Publishers- Open Access Journal of Dentistry & Oral Health Dentin Dysplasia Type I-Diagnosis and Treatment: Case Report- Juniper Publishers Authored by  Carmem Dolores Vilarinho Soares de Moura Abstract This paper aims to report the case of a child with dentin dysplasia type I. An 8 year old female child was referred to the Children's Dental Clinic of the Universidade Federal do Piauf with an aesthetic complaint caused by missing teeth. Four permanent first molars, premolar upper right and upper left permanent canine were present. There was satisfactory oral hygiene and no dental diseases. Anamnesis and laboratory tests did not detect any systemic disorders. Evaluations of initial panoramic radiographs and computed tomography showed permanent teeth with apparently normal crowns, with short and conical roots and obliteration of the pulp chamber, confirming the diagnostic hypothesis of Dentin Dysplasia type I. Root Dentin Dysplasia or Dentin Dysplasia type I is a r...

            Juniper Publishers- Open Access Journal of Dentistry & Oral Health Marginal Fit Comparison of Hot Isostatic Pressed and Non-Hot Isostatic Pressed Zirconia Copings with Three Different Marginal Finish Lines Fabricated with Two Different CAD-CAM Systems- Juniper Publishers Authored by Cumhur Korkmaz Abstract Purpose: The aim of this study was to compare the marginal fit of hot isostatic pressed (HIP) and non-hot isostatic pressed (NON-HIP) zirconia copings with three different marginal finish lines fabricated with two different CAD-CAM systems. Methods: 60pcs. Stainless steel specimens, which are 6 mm crown length 2mm finish lines width and 60 degree axial wall inclination angle were prepared. These specimens were prepared 3 different marginal finish lines as shoulder finish line (SHO), chamfer finish line (CHA), bevel finish line (BEV). 30 NON-HIP zirconia copings with Cerec in Lab System, and 30 HIP zirconia copings with DCS...

                Juniper Publishers- Open Access Journal of Dentistry & Oral Health Women's Experiences of Living with Burning Mouth Syndrome: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis- Juniper Publishers Authored by  Anna Trace Abstract Objective: Patients with Burning Mouth Syndrome (BMS) report a lower quality of life in comparison to a healthy population. However, qualitative studies exploring patients' experience of living with BMS has been limited. This Interpretative Phenomenological analysis aims to understand the individuals' experience of living with BMS and how this impacts on 'self'. Methods: Four women, diagnosed with BMS, were interviewed using a semi-structured interview guide. Results: From the analysis four master themes were identified: (1) the doubting self; (2) the hidden self; (3) BMS as an intrusion; (4) diagnosis as a turning point. Conclusions: Through the process of diagnosis, treatment and man...