Lymph nodes are also known as lymph glands and these are small lumps of tissue which are a part of body’s immune system. Lymph nodes consist of white blood cells which act as the body’s active immune system, by filtering harmful substances like bacteria and cancer cells from your body. Lymph nodes are located throughout […]
Dental Treatment for a Tomy a 3,000-pound hippopotamus
It might sound a bit wired but a hippopotamus with huge teeth gets a dental treatment. Now we all will wonder how, why and what kind of treatment a 3000 pound hippopotamus will require. Tomy, a 3,000-pound hippopotamus residing at the Parque de las Ciencias Luis A. Ferré zoo and museum in Bayamón, Puerto Rico, […]
Unique and Rare Shapes of Root Canals
In this post we will be uploading all the rare and unique shapes of Root Canals which we can find Dental practice around the World. You can also contribute to this list if you get any case which you think is worth adding to this list – Mail us at (juniordentist@gmail.com) and we will upload […]
Antibiotic Use in Dentistry – Guidelines, Indications and Contraindications
Antibiotic is a Greek word – “Anti” meaning ‘against’ and “Bios” meaning ‘life’ Antibiotics are being used in Dentistry from a very long time. And as we have seen in the recent past overuse or improper use of these antibiotics, antiviral and antimicrobial drugs there have been instances of an appearance of Super Bug which is resistant to […]
Dental Problems in Diabetes Mellitus | Oral Manifestations of Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder characterized by relative or absolute insufficiency of insulin and disturbances of carbohydrate metabolism. WHY Diabetes happens:Diabetes Mellitus occurs when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin, or when the body cannot effectively use tht insulin it produces. Cells use glucose and body needs insulin a hormone produced by B […]
Causes of Complete Denture Faults and Failures
Complete Denture is a “A dental prosthesis which replaces the entire dentition(teeth) and associated structures of maxilla and mandible. As the Complete Dentures are useful there are also many complications which will lead to failure of the complete denture due to the many reasons mentioned in detail below. Causes of Complete Denture Failures: 1. Loosening […]
List of Top 12 Dental Apps for Android Mobile Phones and Tablets
Android is now the leading Software in Smartphones, so for Dentists and Dental Students and even for the patients there are apps in the Android App store which are very useful in every part of your life. As a Dentist or a Dental Student or Dental patient there is always something to learn for which […]
Self Correcting Anomalies in Dentistry
Self correcting anomalies are termed as Transient malocclusion, these are not true malocclusion’s but mimic malocclusion during the normal development of dentition and occlusion. they do not need any corrective measures but get corrected themselves as they pass through the developmental stages . Self correcting Anomalies are classified based on the stages of tooth development […]
Contraindications of Root Canal Treatment
Contraindications of Root canal Treatment or When should Root Canal Treatment not be performed: In case of Acute infection which is not yet treated, for RCT to be performed all the infected tissue has to be removed to make it successful but in case of acute infections, proper disinfection is difficult to obtain. Antibiotic treatment […]
Pliers used for Wire Bending in Orthodontics
Orthodontics is mainly comprised of Wire bending and using the properties of Wires in our favor to bring changes in tooth alignment. The various appliances like Adams Clasp, Full Clasp, Labial Bow,finger spring, canine re-tractors ….etc require various types of pliers for each type. There are two types of pliers for this Essential Pliers Optional […]
What are 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 implants are prosthetic devices used in dentistry to support the restorations. These are made of biocompatible materials like […]
Phobias in Dentistry | What is Dental Fear
Definition of Dental Fear: It is the Fear of Dentistry and fear in specific of receiving dental care. Visiting a Dentist has been a thing of fear for most of the patients and it is one of the most common types of fear. It is mostly caused because of various misconceptions about dental treatment affecting the eye […]
Cell Components and Functions of Cell Organelles
A Cell is the smallest structural and functional unit of the body. Which is the Basis of all the functions of the body. These are called as the basic building blocks of any Living being. There are many types of cells in the human body which have different functions. Cells are made up of different […]
History and Evolution of Pit and Fissure Sealents
Definition of Pit and Fissure and Sealents: A material that is introduced into the occlusal pit and fissure of caries susceptible teeth, thus forming a micromechanically–bonded, protective layer cutting access of caries producing bacteria from their source of nutrients. History and Evolution of Pit and Fissure Sealents 1922– “PROPHYLACTIC ODONTOTOMY”-HYATT 1939– Gore – use of […]