Adhesion is defined as the bonding of two different materials with each other by the attraction of atoms or molecules. Adhesion is defined by American society for testing and materials as “the state in which two surfaces are held together by interfacial forces which may consist of valence forces or interlocking forces or both“. Adhesive strength is […]
Instruments used in Class 2 Restorations Amalgam, GIC and Composite
A Class 2 Tooth cavity is defined as – Carious lesion present on the Occlusal Surface of the Molars and Premolars extending into the Proximal surfaces of the tooth. – By GV Black. For cavity preparation of a Class 2 Cavity in the Pre Molars or Molars it requires a certain set of instruments which […]
Differences between Maxillary and Mandibular Molars -Permanent
Molars are the primary or main teeth which help in chewing of food in both Primary and Permanent Dentition. There are 6 Molars (1st, 2nd and 3rd Molars or Wisdom teeth) in Permanent Maxillary and 6 Molars (1st, 2nd and 3rd Molars or Wisdom teeth) in Permanent Mandibular dentition. Whereas in the Primary or Deciduous […]
Dental Amalgam – Classification, Indications, Contraindications, Advantages and Disadvantages
Dental Amalgam is one of the oldest Restorative materials used in Dentistry, it is economical, has high strength and easy to use. Let us look at the Composition, Classification, indications etc of Dental Amalgam.
Biological Principles of Tooth or Cavity Preparation
Biological Principles of Tooth Preparation help in preserving the health and integrity of the remaining tooth structure, where the Principles of Tooth Preparation deal with obtaining the proper shape, retention, resistance form of the cavity for restoration. The main principles of cavity preparation are to preserve the underlying tooth structure, protect the pulp tissue, save […]
Atraumatic restorative Treatment (ART) Technique, Indications, Advantages and Disadvantages
A General dental treatment for restorative procedures requires a lot of equipment involving Electricity in every Dental clinic, but in developing and backward countries some places do not have access to basic amenities like electricity, etc. So Atraumatic Restorative Treatment or ART is a procedure to restore decayed teeth in such places without the use […]
Pit and Fissure Sealants – Classification, Indications, Types and Procedure
Dental Sealants or Pit and Fissure sealants named after the location they are placed in, these are materials which are placed into the occlusal pits and fissures of the teeth which are susceptible to Caries. Before we dive into the details about Pit & Fissure Sealants, let us look into what exactly are Pits and […]
Arrested Caries – Causes, Color, Stages of Development and Treatment
Arrested Caries is a type of Dental Caries affecting Teeth which are basically Caries which has become stationary or non-progressive or static without any signs of further progression or extending into the Enamel or dentist structure. Arrested Carious Lesion is usually Self-cleansing and is usually seen on the lingual or labial surfaces of the tooth. […]
Instruments used for Cavity Preparation and Restoration
Instruments used for Cavity preparation and Restoration – Cavity preparation is one of the most commonly used and performed procedure in every dental clinic. Learning about Cavity preparation is a must for every dental student / dentist / hygienist irrespective of the branch which you might specialize in. Cavity preparation is done prior to Restoration […]
Why do you get Pain after a New Filling or Restoration
If you have been to the Dentist before for a filling you might be knowing that after the Dental filling or Restoration is done a Blue or Red paper is put between your restored teeth and the Dentist asks you to bite on it. And you are asked if it is too high when you […]
Root Caries – Classification, Causes, Clinical Features and Treatment
Caries is derived from a Latin Word which means “Rot” or “Decay” and in Greek it means “Ker” for “Death”. According to Ostrom (1980) has defined as a process of Enamel or Dentin dissolution which is caused by microbial action at the tooth surface and is mediated by physiochemical flow of water dissolved ions. According […]
Classification of Instruments used in Pedodontics for Restorative Dentistry
Restorative dentistry in Pediatric patients is very different compared to the Adult patients as the Decidious teeth are different in structure, shape and many other factors are to be considered. The main aspect is the thickness of the Enamel and Dentin which are much thinner when compared to permanent dentition which needs us to take […]
Methods and Techniques of Tooth Separation
Tooth Separation: It is the procedure used in obtaining separation between two adjacent teeth to help in Class 2 restorations of Amalgam, Composite or Miracle Mix. Slow or Delayed Separation: It is the slow/ gradual repositioning or separation of teeth by inserting some foreign material between the teeth which takes some weeks to show result. […]
5 Alternatives to Root canal Treatment
Root Canal Treatment explained is simple is the removal of infected pulp tissue which is replaces by an inert material to prevent infection or to treat an already infected tooth. In you daily practice you will encounter many cases which can be treated without RCT and most of the times there are patients who are […]