SF Journal of Dentistry
Published articles in this issue
Abstract: Natural Head Position (NHP) has been defined by Broca as ‘when man is standing and his visual axis ishorizontal, he is in the natural position’ (as cited in Solow and Talgren in 1971) [1]. NHP was subsequently introduced into Orthodontics by Downs [2] in 1956 and Moorrees [3] in 1958. Each individual tends to orient his or her head in space so that it returns to a reproducible position when he or she looks
Abstract: Although limited attention has been given by dentists to the efficacy of psychotherapy for dental treatment, some psychotherapies are known to be supportive for it. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is commonly used to treat depression, but also effective for dental phobia and temporomandibular disorder (TMD). Exposure with relaxation is also useful for dental fear. Mindfulness is new treatment originally
Abstract: Gingival recession is an oral exposure of the root surface due to an apical displacement of the gingival margin below the cemento-enamel junction [1,2]. It is a process which involves both gingival margin and the underlying bone. Thus bone dehiscence should be present for gingival recession to occur. These deficiencies in alveolar bone may be anatomical, pathological, traumatic or iatrogenic [3].
Abstract: Introduction: Pathologic tooth migration (PTM) is commonly associated with aggressive periodontitis and is often the motivation for patients to seek periodontal therapy. The aim of this cross-sectional epidemiological study was to determine the prevalence of PTM among patients with aggressive periodontitis and to assess the correlation and degree of association between PTM
Abstract: Viruses are the simplest and smallest microorganisms that can infect humans. They consist of either DNA or RNA surrounded by a protein coat termed a capsid. The most commonly known viruses within the oral cavity are Herpesviruses, being the most important DNA viruses that cause oral disease in humans. The hallmark of herpesvirus infections is immune impairment.
Abstract: This study, it aims to clarify actual conditions and issues of a smoking cessation support by nurse at medical institution on the basis of the preceding thesis discussing a role of nurse involved in a smoking cessation support. The study utilized the Journal of Japan Medical Abstracts Society (Webversion) as database and targeted the papers published in 2006-2016
Abstract: “If all the information required to control the body’s biochemical processes is in the light that the body emits, and if disturbances in that light disrupt biochemical processes and cause disease — as Popp claimed — then it must be possible to ‘examine’ the light and remove the disease. Then you return the ‘repaired’ light to the body. If it works, it will have enormous consequences for everything.”
Abstract: Gingival overgrowth is a common side effect observed in patients taking anticonvulsants, calcium channel blockers and immuno-suppressants. The overgrowth associated poses both an aesthetic problem as well as hinders routine oral hygiene procedures increasing plaque retention and subsequent superimposed inflammatory enlargement.
Abstract: This article describes the diagnostic capabilities of DIAGNOCam, which uses infrared radiation for dental transillumination. The principle of operation and construction of the device has been described, as well as the application of this method in the detection of caries