Myofunctional appliances in orthodontics are the appliances which take help from the Muscles to act on the desired treatment plan, as the name suggests the muscles are used to bring out desired function. Myofunctional Appliance is defined as – ” A Removable or fixed appliance which favorably changes the soft tissue environment” – Frank, 1974 […]
Effects of aging on periodontal ligament and supporting structures of teeth
Periodontal problems in old age is the most common reason for exfoliation of teeth. And Periodontal ligament and the supporting structures of the teeth are effected by increasing age in many ways. Here is a list of clinical and Histologic changes with increase in age. Gingival epithelium: Thining and decreases keratinization Increase in epithelial permeability […]
ANUG Classification by Horing and Cohen
ANUG or Acute Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis is an inflammatory destructive disease of the gingiva which shows punched out, crate like depressions at the crest of the gingiva, covered by gray pseudo membranous slough which is demarcated from the remaining gingiva with a linear erythema. It is also called as Trench Mouth as ANUG was seen […]
Top Cosmetic Dental treamtents to give you a Smile Makeover
What is Cosmetic Dentistry: Cosmetic Dentistry is defined a branch of dentistry which deals with improving the physical appearance of the Hard and soft tissue structures in the oral cavity. Teeth Whitening: With the increase in artificial food colors and the fast lifestyle oral care has become neglected which is affecting the appearance of the person […]
Advantages and Disadvantages of Dental Implants
Definition of Dental Implant: A prosthetic device or alloplastic material implanted into the oral tissue beneath the mucosal and/or periosteal layer and on/or within the bone to provide retention and support for a fixed or removable prosthesis. Dental implant is the latest and most successful dental prosthesis to replace missing teeth in the oral cavity which […]
Bacteria in Periodontal Tissue – Protective bacteria and harmful bacteria
Periodontal Tissue is the most affected part of the oral cavity after gingiva due to colonies of Bacteria. Due to the inflammatory reactions of bacterial products the periodontal tissue looses its integrity and this leads to Periodontitis. Which is the loosening of the tooth or Mobility of tooth caused due to loss of Periodontal attachment […]
Crystal Forms in Calculus – Supragingival Calculus and Subgingival Calculus
Dental Calculus is calcified or calcifying mass that forms on the surfaces of the teeth. It is formed on the external surface from vital, tightly adherent, nonmineralized plaque. It is divided into 2 types based on it location on the tooth surface – Supragingival Calculus and Subgingival Calculus. Supragingival Calculus Features: Above the Gingival margin […]
Differences between Fenestration and Dehiscence
Fenestration and Dehiscence are two similar conditions of Tooth which are similar due to bone loss around the tooth but are different by the type of bone loss or bone surrounding it. To understand the differences first let us know about What is Fenestration and What Dehiscence: Definition of Tooth Fenestration: Fenestration are Isolated areas […]
How to dislodge, extract or remove broken instrument from periodontal pockets – Schwartz Periotrievers
How to dislodge, extract or remove broken instrument from periodontal pockets – Schwartz Periotrievers There have been many explanations regarding the removal of broken instruments from root canals, but what will you do if you have a piece of broken instrument stuck inside a periodontal pocket. There is a specific instrument made for this purpose, […]
Difference between Preiapical, Lateral Radicular and Residual cysts
Before we know the difference between Periapical, Radicular and Residual cysts, let us know what exactly a Cyst is – A Cyst is a “pathological fluid filled cavity lined by epithelium” . It consists of three parts – Wall or capsule, Epithelial lining and Lumen or Cavity. What is the Difference between Periapical, Radicular and […]
Zinc Poly Carboxylate Cement
Zinc Polycarboxylate cement was the First cement that was developed with the property of an adhesive bond to tooth structure along with some metallic cast restorations. COMPOSITION: Zinc Polycarbolylate cement is available as powder and liquid Also as a Water settable cement in which the polyacrylic acid is a freeze-dried powder that is mixed with […]
What is Restorative Dentistry
Restorative dentistry is the branch of dentistry which deals with the concept of restoration of the diseased hard tissues and soft tissues surrounding and bringing them back to their original physical form and function. Restorative Dentistry deals with Endodontics, Periodontics and Prosthodontics which includes Implantology and the the interaction between these 3 branches of dentistry […]
What is Barodontalgia
Barodontalgia: Baro – Pressure, Odonto: Teeth, Algia: Pain It is the Pain in the teeth caused due to changes in pressure which may be seen in case of High Altitudes as seen in Pilots and also in Deep sea divers who also see severe changes in pressure which lead to pain in the tooth. Synonyms: […]
Hormones released from Pituitary Gland and their functions
Pituitary Gland: It is also called as Hypohysis. It is located in a saddle-shaped space in the Sphenoid Bone called the Sella Tursica which is located in the base of the brain in the frontal lobe. The hormones secreted by the Pituitary gland are either secreted by the Hypothalamus or are stimulated by the hormones […]