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Usefulness of preoperative computed tomography findings for airway management in patients with acute odontogenic infection: a retrospective study

Dental News and Technology

Published: 24 October 2022 Odontology (2022)Cite this article Abstract Odontogenic infection is more likely to affect the airway and interfere with intubation than non-odontogenic causes. Although anesthesiologists predict the difficulty of intubation and determine the method, they may encounter unexpected cases of difficult intubation. An inappropriate intubation can cause airway obstruction due to bleeding and edema by damaging the pharynx and larynx.

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ADA Data Analysis Suggests More Than Half of Dental Patients Show Up High

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

With the medical use of marijuana now legal in 37 states and recreational use legal in 19 states plus the District of Columbia, it’s not surprising that the number of people using cannabis is on an upward tick. However, arriving at a dental appointment under the influence would seem unlikely, but not according to data analysis by the American Dental Association (ADA).

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Why Ill-Fitting Dentures Are More Than Annoying

Denton Dental Center

Dentures have been a tooth-loss solution for thousands of years. The earliest known dentures date as far back as 700 B.C. and used ivory as a base and hand-carved animal bones for the teeth. Thanks to technology, current dentures have come a long way! They are now incredibly lifelike and comfortable. But despite the advancements, they can still become loose over time, which can lead to some oral health issues.