Sjögren’s syndrome (SS) is one potential cause of dry mouth. It is thought to affect 0.5-1% of the population and is more common in females (M/F ratio 1:9). SS is an autoimmune disease characterised by chronic T- and B-cell infiltration of the salivary glands or lachrymal glands that results in gland dysfunction. SS has a [read the full story…]
Accurate diagnosis of the condition of the dental pulp has an important bearing on treatment planning. The aim of this review was to appraise the diagnostic accuracy of signs/symptoms and tests used to determine the condition of the pulp in teeth affected by deep caries, trauma or other types of injury. The authors searched PubMed, [read the full story…]
