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'Willis' methods is one of the methods used to determine the vertical dimension of occlusion, where the upper facial height from the pupil of the eye to the rima oris, is presumed to be equal to the lower facial height, which is the vertical measurement from the base of the nose to the lower border of the chin, when the teeth are in occlusion. Results of this study shows that the two measurements are not equal. The upper facial measurement is longer than the lower facial measurements by 3 cm.

This paper will present the importance of teamwork, as well as those behavioral science principles relative to team-building in an organization. Characteristics of an effective work team and some important dimensions of supervisory leadership including inputs on how members of a task group can contribute to team-building will be described. Some guidelines for supervisors and employees in connection with teamwork will be discussed. Human beings of every age are finding their time consumed by the demands of organizations to which they "belong" and still are badgered to join other groups during a lifetime. In the International College of Dentists, Philippine Section, where we pride ourselves to be a part of, membership is defined. We are supposed to be endowed with group consciousness, a sense of purpose, an interaction among ourselves, and interdependence in the satisfaction of our needs in a unitary manner. In essence, we are linked by some common, identifiable characteristics bound by the element of teamwork for the achievement of a common desirable goal. A leadership style that emphasizes team-building, therefore ensures not only that a job gets done, but it is done efficiently, effectively and harmoniously.

Cellulitis is an acute, painful infection whose swelling is larger with diffuse borders. When palpated, early cellulitis can be very soft or doughfy; a severe cellulitis is almost always described as indurated or even as being "board-like". It can be innocuous in its early stages and extremely dangerous in its more advance, indurated, rapidly spreading stages. Randy, a 16 years old boy who thought that a regularly occurring toothache can advance into a life-threatening complication has a lot to be thankful for. The patient was referred to the Pediatric Dentistry Division by the E.R. doctors for further evaluation and management due to a swelling on the lower quadrant of his face. This was on the 8th day after he experienced the first pain on tooth no. 47.

Twenty-five (25) teeth of fifteen (15) elderly patients endodontically treated in a private clinic for the span of three (3) years were evaluated in terms of success and failure of treatment. The attitudes of the patients towards endodontics were determined. Also, medical, dental and radiographic records were reviewed. Of the fifteen (15) patients. 53.3% belonged to age group 60 to 69 years old and the other half belonged to the 70 years and above age bracket. Majority were female, married and college graduates. Premolars constituted 40% of the teeth treated. Post, core and PFM crowns were the most common restoration for both anterior and posterior teeth. Success rate of root canal treatment was a high 84%. Patients gave a more positive attitude to the endodontic treatment mentioning relief of pain, appreciation of better food and self-esteem. Calcification was the most common problem encountered during the treatment. Quality radiograph, proper instrumentation, appropriate techniques and chemical adjuncts are recommended. Likewise, proper patient management, needed rapport and patience have to be stressed.

This study compared dimensional accuracy of the single, double with spacer, double with cut-out and double mix impression technique using addition silicone impression material. A typhodont containing Ivorine teeth model with six (6) full-crown tooth preparations were used as the positive control. Two stone replication models for each impression technique were made as test materials. Accuracy of the techniques were assessed by measuring four dimensions on the stone dies poured from the impression of the Ivorine teeth model. Results indicated that most of the measurements for the height, width and diameter slightly decreased and a few increased compared with the Ivorine teeth model. The double with cut-out and double mix technique presents the least difference from the master model as compared to the two latter impression techniques.

A descriptive type of study was utilized in the presentation of this paper. The main sources of information were the different government hospitals namely, East Avenue Medical Center, Jose R. Reyes Memorial Hospital, Philippine Orthopedic Hospital, and V. Luna Memorial Hospital. This paper was based on information gathered from actual cases and medical records of the patients treated in the above mentioned government hospitals from July 1995 to July 1996. The results of the study sample shows that 117 (84.8%) males were affected. The major cause of mandibular fracture was alleged assaults or mauling comprising 60 (43.5%) cases of the entire study. The symphysis was the part of the mandible most susceptible to fracture having 75 (54%) cases of the study.