If your gums are different from what they were previously, they can just not be a general infection, as a recent study has revealed that Gum infection can be a sign of Cancerous condition. This is not just for smokers, but its a risk for non smokers too. Researchers from Imperial College London has found […]
Archives for May 2008
Different types of Dental Excavators
During a dental procedure, many instruments are used in the cavity preparation. These hand instruments are of different design and they perform tooth-cutting and caries-removing procedures. They are used on different tooth surfaces and in different parts of the oral cavity. Some of these dental excavation instruments are the enamel chisels, gingival margin trimmers, and […]
Different Type of Burnishers
Burnishers are dental hand instruments and are normally used at the end of dental restoration procedures or operations. They are used to emphasize grooves and to shave off surplus fins. Burnishers are also used to smooth off the rough margins after a dental restoration, polish the dental restoration, and to remove any scratches formed on […]
Dental Probes
The dental probe, also called the periodontal probe, comprises of a handle, a distal part or portion, and a measuring needle. The shape of a periodontal probe is a long and thin bodied instrument with blunted ends. A measuring needle is used to explore the gum pockets. The needle has at least one measure gradation. […]
Dental Drills
A dental drill, also called the dentist’s drill, is a portable high-speed precision drill. It is used to remove the decayed material from the teeth before the procedure of dental filling. In dentistry, the dental drill is also used for treating dental caries. A dental drill is capable of rotating at more than 400,000 rpm. […]
Dental Anesthesia and Dental Syringe
Dental anesthesia is the process of anesthetization for the purpose of operation on the dental, gingival, and its associated oral structures. The dental anesthesia procedure relieves the patient’s discomfort and pain during the dental treatment. Normally, the inferior alveolar nerve is anesthetized for dental anesthesia procedures. The usual site of injecting dental anesthesia is the […]
Dental Tweezers
Dental tweezers is a pair of tweezers. Dental tweezers are available in different designs, sizes, and shapes. The locking-type tweezers are used to firmly hold any object and lock it in position, leaving the dentist to do other procedures. For example, the locking-type tweezers is used to hold the end of sutures, tissues, or a […]
How Do Dental Braces Work?
Dental Braces. How do they work? This question intrigues every single person attempting or considering this option of correcting ones image through dentistry. Our teeth are one of the strongest objects in the world but when force is applied over an extended period of time they are easily moved. Orthodontic braces work by applying a […]