Dental floss is a waxed or unwaxed thread made of either nylon filaments or plastic ribbon, and which is primarily used to remove any remaining food or dental plaque that may remain on the surface of the tooth or in the gaps between the teeth. It is used by gently inserting between the teeth and […]
Archives for 2008
Toothache – Causes, Prevention and Treatment
Toothache is a condition where the tooth or its surrounding gums cause extreme pain due to one of the several reasons. It can be lesion or an inflammation to the pulp that can lead to pain in that region and it effects the whole body of the tooth. Navigate through the contents – Causes of […]
Root Canal
Root canal is a dental procedure which helps in removing the entire internal parts, mainly pulp chamber of the tooth. It also involves the filling of the prepared empty cavity with a suitable bio-compatible material. This procedure is done and advised only when the tooth can not compensate restoring material in a small cavity on […]
What is a spillway space or embrasure?
Definition – When two tooth in the same arch are in contact, their curvature adjacent to contact areas form spillway spaces also called embrasures. The spaces that widen out from the area ne contact labially or buccally and lingually are called labial or buccal and lingual inter proximal embrasures. The embrasures are continuous with the […]
What is a cusp?
A cusp is an elevation or mound on the crown portion of the tooth making up a divisional part of the occlusal surface. In humans, the cusp are formed in posterior teeth i.e. The molars and premolars. The cuspal arrangement in the maxilla and mandible should compensate with each other so that correct occlusion occurs […]
What is Permanent dentition or Permanent teeth?
Permanent teeth are the ones which come after the fall or when the deciduous teeth have not fallen but are erupted. They are the 2nd and last set of teeth that mammals can have during their lifetime. These teeth are more calcified and stronger than the deciduous teeth as they are to be for life […]
What is deciduous dentition or Deciduous teeth?
Deciduous teeth is otherwise called as Milk teeth, Baby teeth, Temporary teeth or Primary teeth. These are the first set of dentition or teeth that any mammal gets during their lifetime. They start developing when the child is still in its foetal stages, and they are visible in the very small age of life. They […]
What is an Alveolar bone?
Alveolar bone(also called as alveolar process) is a part of the jaws which forms and protects the sockets for the teeth. Its the thickened part of the ridge of the jaws. Maxillary alveolar process is the ridge present on the superior surface, and the mandibular alveolar process is the ridge seen on the inferior surface. […]
Gum disease can be a sign of Cancer
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 […]
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 […]