BackgroundThis is an update of a Cochrane Review first published in The Cochrane Library in Issue 1, 2010.Tonsillectomy is the surgical removal of lymphoid tissue, the palatine tonsil, which is located at the back of the throat. It is still commonly performed for patients who have recurrent bouts of acute tonsillitis. Although tonsillectomy is considered a fairly minor procedure, pain and bleeding are two of the most common complications; either may delay recovery and can on occasion lead to hospital readmission. Postoperative tonsillectomy medication should provide an adequate reduction in morbidity while minimising side effects, therefore topical agents would seem to be an ideal, safe option. A number of mouthwashes and topical sprays are available which offer pain relief or can help to reduce bleeding in the immediate postoperative period.
ObjectivesTo assess the effects of oral rinses, mouthwashes and sprays in improving recovery following tonsillectomy.
Internal inflammatory root resorption is an uncommon pathology that can progress to the periradicular vicinity. It is frequently asymptomatic and only discovered during a radiological screening. Appropriate and timely diagnosis is extremely crucial in tackling these cases. A perforating internal resorptive cavity in the distal root of the mandibular first molar was successfully managed using a sandwich concept of sectional apical obturation with gutta-percha and Bioceramic sealer followed by the placement of mineral trioxide aggregate in the resorptive cavity.
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