Survival of primary molars with pulpotomy interventions: public oral health practice-based study in Helsinki

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The study concludes: “The estimated survival time of pulpotomized primary molars is affected by dental operator- related factors, which should be considered in management of extensively carious primary molars of paediatric patients, both at the clinical and organizational decision-making levels. An increased focus on the use of SSC is recommended to be in the learning objectives of dental education programs.
Lack of training hinders best practice

June 16th 2021

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While stainless-steel crowns (SSCs) are recommended for restorative treatment of teeth severely affected by caries, fractures or dental developmental disorders, they are not widely used. A new NIOM study among Norwegian and Finnish dentists explores why.
Killing biofilm – mission impossible?

April 27th 2018

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What are the strategies and methods you as a clinician can use to minimize or manage this problem of caries and other infectious diseases in the oral cavity? Attend this webinar and learn more about it!
Restorative materials for severely affected primary molars

March 19th 2018

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Reduced follow-ups and increased cost effectiveness were best obtained using preformed metal crowns (PMCs) in children with severely affected primary molars at high caries risk. This is the conclusion of a collaboration study between the City of Helsinki and NIOM.