Esthetic Restorative Options for Pulpotomized Primary Molars: A Review of Literature

2011 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 123-126 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcio Guelmann ◽  
Joseph Shapira ◽  
Daniela Silva ◽  
Anna Fuks
Keyword(s):  
Hybrid Composites ◽  
Primary Molars ◽  
Glass Ionomer ◽  
Limited Information ◽  
Resin Modified Glass Ionomer ◽  
Alternative Materials ◽  
Long Term Follow Up ◽  
Better Than

Objective: The goal of this manuscript was to review the existing literature in regards to esthetic options to restore pulpotomized primary molars. Study design: A pubmed literature search has been performed and all relevant studies were assessed. Results: Two laboratory, 3 restrospective and 4 prospective clinical studies were found, reviewed and analyzed. Conclusions: Based on the limited information available, we concluded that tooth colored and bonded restorations showed promising results as alternative materials to replace stainless steel crowns after pulpotomies in primary molars. Hybrid composites tend to perform better than compomers. Resin modified glass ionomer cements demonstrated excellent marginal seal and retention. More long-term follow up studies are necessary until more definitive recommendations can be made.

Combination Flap Surgery with Resin-Modified Glass Ionomer for the Treatment of Radicular Lesions: A Long-Term Follow-up

2013 ◽  
Vol 33 (6) ◽  
pp. 825-832 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luis Perez ◽  
Angie Lee ◽  
Gioconda Medina ◽  
Robert Eber ◽  
Hom-Lay Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Glass Ionomer ◽  
Flap Surgery ◽  
Resin Modified Glass Ionomer ◽  
Long Term Follow Up

LONG TERM FOLLOW-UP OF CHRONIC HBV INFECTION: ANY TREATMENT IS BETTER THAN NO TREATMENT?

2005 ◽  
Vol 40 (5) ◽  
pp. 685
Author(s):  
A Figueiredo ◽  
S Jacinto ◽  
F Santos ◽  
I Afonso ◽  
J Cabral ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hbv Infection ◽  
Chronic Hbv Infection ◽  
Long Term Follow Up ◽  
Chronic Hbv ◽  
Better Than

scholarly journals Motor Control Exercise for Persistent, Nonspecific Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review

2009 ◽  
Vol 89 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-25 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luciana G Macedo ◽  
Christopher G Maher ◽  
Jane Latimer ◽  
James H McAuley
Keyword(s):  
Motor Control ◽  
Weighted Mean Difference ◽  
Mean Difference ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Weighted Mean ◽  
Long Term Follow Up ◽  
Control Exercise ◽  
Better Than

BackgroundPrevious systematic reviews have concluded that the effectiveness of motor control exercise for persistent low back pain has not been clearly established.ObjectiveThe objective of this study was to systematically review randomized controlled trials evaluating the effectiveness of motor control exercises for persistent low back pain.MethodsElectronic databases were searched to June 2008. Pain, disability, and quality-of-life outcomes were extracted and converted to a common 0 to 100 scale. Where possible, trials were pooled using Revman 4.2.ResultsFourteen trials were included. Seven trials compared motor control exercise with minimal intervention or evaluated it as a supplement to another treatment. Four trials compared motor control exercise with manual therapy. Five trials compared motor control exercise with another form of exercise. One trial compared motor control exercise with lumbar fusion surgery. The pooling revealed that motor control exercise was better than minimal intervention in reducing pain at short-term follow-up (weighted mean difference=−14.3 points, 95% confidence interval [CI]=−20.4 to −8.1), at intermediate follow-up (weighted mean difference=−13.6 points, 95% CI=−22.4 to −4.1), and at long-term follow-up (weighted mean difference=−14.4 points, 95% CI=−23.1 to −5.7) and in reducing disability at long-term follow-up (weighted mean difference=−10.8 points, 95% CI=−18.7 to −2.8). Motor control exercise was better than manual therapy for pain (weighted mean difference=−5.7 points, 95% CI=−10.7 to −0.8), disability (weighted mean difference=−4.0 points, 95% CI=−7.6 to −0.4), and quality-of-life outcomes (weighted mean difference=−6.0 points, 95% CI=−11.2 to −0.8) at intermediate follow-up and better than other forms of exercise in reducing disability at short-term follow-up (weighted mean difference=−5.1 points, 95% CI=−8.7 to −1.4).ConclusionsMotor control exercise is superior to minimal intervention and confers benefit when added to another therapy for pain at all time points and for disability at long-term follow-up. Motor control exercise is not more effective than manual therapy or other forms of exercise.

scholarly journals Clinical study of Mineral Trioxide Aggregate in primary molars. Comparison between Grey and White MTA—A long term follow-up (84 months)

2011 ◽  
Vol 39 (2) ◽  
pp. 187-193 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cristina Cardoso-Silva ◽  
Elena Barbería ◽  
Myriam Maroto ◽  
Franklin García-Godoy
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Study ◽  
Mineral Trioxide Aggregate ◽  
Primary Molars ◽  
Long Term Follow Up

A Comparison of Four Pulpotomy Techniques in Primary Molars: A Long-term Follow-up

2008 ◽  
Vol 34 (8) ◽  
pp. 950-955 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deniz Sonmez ◽  
Saziye Sari ◽  
Tuğba Çetinbaş
Keyword(s):  
Primary Molars ◽  
Long Term Follow Up

scholarly journals Self-Reported Experience of Tinnitus Patients for Different Outpatient Modes

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tao Xiang ◽  
Tao Xu ◽  
Jing Ren ◽  
Jun-mei Pu ◽  
Lu Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Outpatient Service ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Observational Study Design ◽  
Long Term Follow Up ◽  
Main Factors ◽  
Decision Making Model ◽  
Interview Questionnaire ◽  
Better Than

Abstract Objective: To explore self-reported experience for different outpatient modes in tinnitus patients.Methods: A observational study design was adopted. Tinnitus outpatients from the otological medicine and routine otolaryngology of our hospital fulfilling the study criteria were enrolled between October 2018 and January 2020. They were examined by semi-structured interview questionnaire. Groups were formed according to the different outpatient modes. The data were analyzed with SPSS 23.0.Results: 193 questionnaires were included; 118 questionnaires of otological medicine outpatients, 75 questionnaires of otolaryngology outpatients. Nearly half of the otological medicine patients (48.3%) said that they communicated for 5–10 minutes with their doctor and a routine otolaryngology outpatient service usually takes 3–5 minutes (61.3%). However, most patients expected a longer time. Patient satisfaction and return visit rate of otological medicine (95.5% and 43.9%) were better than routine otolaryngology (77.3% and 7.1%). The main factors of efficacy considered physician interpretation and guidance.Conclusion: Both outpatient models can give patients a more satisfactory experience. Specialized outpatient service can better fit the shared decision making model, conducive to the rehabilitation and management of tinnitus. However, the long-term follow-up and management of patients still need to be scrutinized and improved continuously.

scholarly journals Thyroid Cancer and Telemedicine during the COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sumedha V Chablani ◽  
Mona M Sabra
Keyword(s):  
Thyroid Cancer ◽  
Low Risk ◽  
American Thyroid Association ◽  
Limited Information ◽  
Long Term Follow Up ◽  
Future Care ◽  
Risk Patients ◽  
Virtual Platform

Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic has forced endocrinologists to utilize telemedicine to care for their patients. There is limited information on the experience of endocrinologists in managing patients with thyroid cancer virtually. We sent a nine-item questionnaire to endocrinologists and endocrine surgeons at our institution to better understand the barriers and benefits of caring for patients with thyroid cancer via telemedicine, as well as how we can incorporate telemedicine into our future care of patients with this malignancy. Of the nine physicians who responded, the majority of them listed technological issues with the virtual platform as a challenge in caring for patients with thyroid cancer remotely. Additional barriers included difficulty in expressing empathy, decreased ability to coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team, and lack of the physical exam. Benefits included compliance with social distancing measures and convenience for patients with American Thyroid Association (ATA) low-risk thyroid cancer who presented for follow-up visits. Overall, physicians were satisfied or strongly satisfied with caring for patients with thyroid cancer remotely, especially low-risk patients on long-term follow-up. That said, post-pandemic, they recommend that some patients be seen in-person, including symptomatic patients and ATA high-risk patients. While the COVID-19 pandemic has allowed endocrinologists to manage patients with thyroid cancer remotely, the providers have faced challenges, some of which can be improved upon. Further studies will help determine how telemedicine affects patient outcomes, including satisfaction, disease progression, and survival, which will better inform how we may incorporate this practice into our future care of patients with thyroid cancer.

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