Retentive Pins: These are Pins which are used to improve the retention of the restoration. Pins retain the restoration in position and and hold the restoration and prepared tooth structure together and they also the tooth by Cross-Splinting of Weakened Cusps. Placing of Retentive pins should be planned and there are many factors to be […]
Abrasive materials used in Dentistry and their Uses
Abrasive materials are mainly minerals which are used in Finishing and Polishing a Restoration, Abrasive materials are used to remove the uneven or rough surface on the surface of restorative materials which will lead to debris accumulation and decrease the surface smoothness. These Dental Abrasive material particles coat the surface of the burs and act […]
List of Diagnostic Tests for Various Medical and Dental Diseases
First step in the Treatment of any Disease or Medical condition is proper diagnosis and for correct diagnosis of any disease diagnostic tests should be conducted. To help in coming to a conclusion about any particular disease sometimes a single test or at times multiple tests need to be performed to help in coming to […]
Types of Suture material – Absorbable and Non Absorbable Suture material
Suture materials are used to bring together tissue or skin together in a wound or Surgical Laceration to aid in Healing of the wound. Suture materials are divided into various types based on: Absorbability Source Uni Filament or Multi Filament Type What are the Differences and Advantages and Disadvantages of Unifilament and Multifilament Sutures: Unifilament […]
Clinical Features of Unilateral and Bilateral Temporomandibular Ankylosis
TMJ Ankylosis is very easy to diagnose with the help of Clinical examination, and it is dependent on knowing the clinical features to differentiate True Ankylosis from False Ankylosis and also to differentiate between Unilateral and Bilateral ankylosis. Here we are going to Differentiate between Unilateral and Bilateral TMJ Ankylosis and list out the Clinical […]
Protocol for management of TMJ Ankylosis by Kaban, Perrot and Fisher
Temporomandibular Joint Ankylosis: It is the painless, loss (or) limitation of movement of the Temporomandibular joint which can be due to Stiffening or Immobility and Fixation due to Fusion of the Temporomandibular joint. Ankylosis is of 2 types: True Ankylosis: Which is also called as Intra-Articular Ankylosis, here we can see that both physical and […]
APPG MDS 2010 Question Paper with Answers
Here is the APPG MDSET 2010 Solved Question paper – Dental For more previous papers: APPG MDSET 2011 Solved Question paper APPG MDSET 2012 Solved Question paper It is very important to go through previous papers before going for the exam as there will be many repeated questions in the APPG MDS entrance exam each […]
What is Terra Alba in Dentistry
Terra alba (CaSO4.2H2O) is the set Gypsum which acts as an Accelerator mixed with Dental Plaster to accelerate the setting reaction. Terra Alba is also called as Calcium Sulphate Dihydrate. Importance of Terra Alba: Setting time changes significantly with the amount of Terra Alba present in the mix, hence it is used in varying concetrations by […]
What is Smartseal Obturation Technique its uses and advantages
Smartseal is a new kind of Obturation technique which takes help from the hydrophilic polymer technique. The company states that it is a point and paste technique which is being used for obturating the preparaed Root canal. The Smart paste rootcanal sealer expands on contact with water to fill in the voids in the root […]
APPG 2011 MDSET Question Paper with Answers
Here is the APPG MDSET 2011 solved Question paper – Dental. APPG MDS 2011 entrance examination Questions and Answers. Previous APPG Question Papers: APPG 2012 MDSET Solved Question paper: APPG 2012 MDSET Question Paper APPG 2010 MDSET Solved Question paper: APPG 2010 MDSET Question Paper APPG MDSET 2011 Question Paper with Answers: 1. Norweign appliance is […]
What is Stippling of Gingiva and how is it formed and where it is seen
Stippling of Gingiva: Healthy gingiva presents a textured surface like that seen on the surface of an Orange Peel which is called as Stippled. It is also called as Alternate protuberances & depressions on gingival surface. Stippling was thought to indicate good gingival health, but it has since been shown that smooth gingiva is not an indication […]
Most common site of Metastasis of Cancer in Maxilla and Why
Metastasis is the spread of Cancer from one organ to another or one part of the body to another, the cancer cells are transported through the Lymphatic system or the Vascular system. Cancer is essentially a condition in which the cells affected divide uncontrollably while destroying the surrounding tissue. There are many types of cancers […]
8 Best ways to Improve your Dental Practice | Tips and Trick to Improve Dental Practice Marketing Online
Dental Practice is not just about setting up a clinic and waiting for patients to come by and spread word about your clinic through word of mouth or through pamphlets being distributed. Dental Practice is also a Business where Dentists are the Businessmen and the Patients our Clients. As we see in every Business the art of Advertising and […]
Rare Impaction of 3rd Molar between Roots of Adjacent tooth
Here are some images of Impacted teeth which are very Rare and we do not know whether they are Developmental Disturbances or Impacted Teeth. There are many types of Wisdom teeth Impactions depending on various factors which aid in its classification. Various authors have classified Wisdom Teeth like Archer, Pell and Gregory, Winters classification etc. […]