Dentist Profession has a very high pay and in fact the highest paid Job in America. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics there are 10 Jobs which have been stated as the top 10 earning jobs in the Country of America. And to the delight of Everyone we know Dental Surgeons have the highest […]
Focal Epithelial Hyperplasia
Definition: A cutaneous condition characterized by multiple papillary or sessile areas of the oral mucosa and white to pinkish papules that occur diffusely in the oral cavity. It is caused by the human papilloma virus types 13 and 32. Synonyms – Heck’s Disease, Multifocal papilloma Etiology: HPV – 13 & 32 Recently known to be […]
Comed-k 2012 MDS Entrance questions paper with answers
Comed-k 2012 MDS Entrance questions paper with answers marked. The question paper is scanned and uploaded with the correct answers rounded up as per the key given by comed-k officials. (This upload of the question paper is just to help the students and not for any personal or financial use)
Gingival Cyst of Adults and Newborn
Gingival Cyst is a small superficial cyst which is found in the alveolar mucosa, and as the name suggests it does not involve the alveolar bone. Gingival cysts are of 2 types: Gingival (Alveolar) Cyst of Newborn Gingival cyst of the Adult Gingival (Alveolar) Cyst of the Newborn: Gingival cyst of the newborn is a […]
Primordial Cyst
Definition of Primordial Cyst: A Odontogenic cyst developing from the stellate reticulum which is formed in place of a tooth. Etiology: Develops through liquefaction and cystic degeneration of stellate reticulum of enamel organ before any calcified enamel or dentine is formed. Usually it may develop from a normal tooth germ, which may be clinically missing […]
How to Select Dental Articulators for Fabrication of Complete Denture
Definition of Dental Articulator: A mechanical device which represents the temporomandibular joint and the jaw members to which maxillary and mandibular casts may be attached to simulate jaw movements. How to Select Dental Articulators for Fabrication of Complete Denture If occlusal contacts are to be perfected in centric occlusion only, a simple sturdy hinge type […]
What are Dental Articulators
Definition of Dental Articulator: A mechanical device which represents the temporomandibular joint and the jaw members to which maxillary and mandibular casts may be attached to simulate jaw movements. Uses of Dental Articulators: To hold opposing casts in a predetermined fixed relationship. To open and close To produce border intraborder diagnostic sliding motions To diagnose […]
Classification of Cysts of Jaw
Cysts in the Jaws are very common occurrence when compared to any other part of the body, as the cysts are of varied types the classifications given by various scientists is also very helpful to divide each cyst based on it origin and its clinical presentation. Based on classification we can also decide the treatment […]
Fordyce Granules or Fordyce Spots
Definition: Fordyce granules or spots is a collection of sebaceous glands that occur in various locations in the oral cavity. Synonyms: Fordyce Spots, Fordyce Disease Etiology: Inclusion of ectoderm having potentialities of skin in the oral cavity during development of maxilla & mandible- embryonic life Differential Diagnosis: Sebaceous Hyperplasia Epidermoid cyst Dermoid cyst Clinical Features: […]
Fascial Spaces of Head and Neck region
Fascial Space is portion of anatomy that is partially or completely walled by fascial membrane. Fascial area are potential areas between layers of fascia. Fascial space areas are filled normally with loose connective tissue which readily breakdown when invaded by infection, leading to large swelling. Fascial space infections are the most common cause of swellings […]
What are the muscles responsible for Facial Expressions
Facial Expressions is an important part in every person’s life from the start of the day till you sleep showing what you feel etc and it also helps in understand the other person’s feeling without a word being uttered. There are close to 12 types of facial expressions which are possible which have been listed […]
What are the 13 Blood Coagulation Factors – Mnemonic
Blood Coagulation or Clotting Factors are the natural proteins which help in coagulation of blood to control bleeding, they also help to maintain the flow of blood in the body and also make sure coagulation takes place in case of any injury. In simple words Coagulation means Clotting which is seen when there is any […]
5 Useful tips Before and After getting Dental Implants
The dental implant surgery is the best treatment to have a regular and well-fixed replacement for your missing tooth or the teeth. Actually, in the past, some years the modern science has progressed so much that shocking treatments are available nowadays and a dental implant is also one of them Well, if you are also […]
Dental Caries GV Black Classification of Carious Lesions
Definition: Dental Caries is an irreversible microbial disease of the calcified tissues of the teeth, characterized by de-mineralization of the inorganic portion and destruction of the organic substance of the tooth. Dental Caries is the result of the formation of dental plaque which harbors bacteria which in turn ferment carbohydrates available in daily food producing […]