According to RHDMag, The American Dental Hygienists’ Association has announced a new format for National Dental Hygiene Month will kick off with October and will feature various events for each week of the month long celebration. The theme will remain “A Healthy Smile Lasts a Lifetime.” “The new format for National Dental Hygiene Month is […]
Dental Implants
Dental implant is an artificial replacement of the root part of the tooth that supports a restoration or crown on the upper part, and gets fixed into the alveolar bone to restore the original tooth form and maintain the perfect integrity of the jaws. The placement of dental implants is a part of prosthetic dentistry. […]
43 Best Dental Quotes
Just collected some serious and some funny quotes related to dentistry and thought to share them here. Here is the list of the best dental quotes and statements given by some famous personalities. Check these out – “ It is guaranteed to put all teeth on edge, including George Washington’s, wherever they might be. ” […]
Dental Floss
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 […]
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. […]