Dentists being one of the most important persons for the health care of a person, they still just don’t relate to your oral cavity and the teeth. And to confirm that, you can notice your dentist asking you questions about your general health, about the chronic diseases and your previous medical and dental treatments. Whenever [...]
How toothpaste works? Actions of a toothpaste
December 24, 2010 By 2 Comments
Toothbrushing is one of the most important oral hygiene methods, but it just isn’t limited to how your toothbrush has to be, and what technique of brushing you use to brush your teeth. One more important aspect here is the toothpaste. The toothpaste needs to possess a few functions that would help maintain the oral [...]
Which is better? Dentures or Dental Implants
May 3, 2010 By 7 Comments
With aging, teeth usually fall off due to either the periodontal health issues, or many other factors. And replacing them for function, looks and comfort is either by wearing dentures or by placement of dental implants. A complete denture is a set of all teeth of each jaw worn when all the teeth are lost, [...]
What is Dry Socket / Alveolar Osteitis
April 12, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Alveolar Osteitis (commonly called as Dry Socket) is the inflammation/irritation of the alveolar bone below the socket where the tooth has been extracted. It is seen in around 5-10% of extractions. This condition occurs because of any disturbance that causes the stoppage of blood clot formation in the extraction socket. Due to improper clot formation [...]
Objectives of Impression making in complete denture
April 10, 2010 By 1 Comment
An impression is made for the purpose of achieving a few properties and characteristics in the denture to be fabricated. There are a few principles of making a good impression, but the main factors that are responsible for the long-term satisfactory results of the denture, during impression making are – 1. Retention 2. Stability 3. [...]
Wisdom tooth and reason for its extraction
January 30, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Wisdom tooth is the third molar that erupts last in the oral cavity, usually after the other 28 teeth have already erupted. And these wisdom teeth come at the age of around 17-21 years and sometimes till 25 years of age. One of the most frequently removed/extracted teeth is the 3rd molar, as they erupt [...]
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