Local anesthetic agents should be given carefully because of the various adverse reactions to many Health conditions hence it is important to know the proper Dosage of Local Anesthetic Agent. It is very confusing if you are a Dental student or new to Practice to calculate the concentrations of Local Anesthetic agents. I how this […]
Duration of Action of Local Anesthetic Agents
Given under are the Duration of action of Local Anesthetic agents in Dental Practice. The uses of different local anesthetic agents in different situations is based on the duration of local anesthesia. Long acting Anesthetic agents are used in surgical procedures which are time taking and short or medium acting agents are used in procedures […]
Scientists who played a major role in Dental Periodontics – Photos and information
Here given are the photos of the famous scientists who played a major role in Periodontics and have contributed a great deal to the subject with their vast knowledge. List of Scientists given below are: Fermin A. Carranza Balint J. Orban Bernhard Gottlieb Henry H. Takei Micheal G. Newman John W. Riggs Oskar Weski Robert […]
Operator Position, Patient Position and Chair Height in Dentistry
Operator Positions in Oral surgery is a very important aspect in the success of your Dental treatment. The correct positioning of the operator is very important to help the Operator or Doctor to have good Visibility and Accessibility of the Oral cavity. Proper positioning of the patient and the operator, illumination and retraction for optimal visibility […]
Dentigerous Cyst
Definition: An Odontogenic cyst that surrounds the crown of impacted tooth, caused by fluid accumulation between the reduced enamel epithelium and the enamel surface, resulting in a cyst in which the crown is located within the lumen. This is the most common developmental Odontogenic cyst. Synonms: Follicular Cyst Etiology: Develops by accumulation of fluid between […]
What is Dental Splinting, Types, Objectives, Indications and Contraindications Of Splinting
Splinting: It is defined as the joining of two or more teeth with a rigid unit by means of fixed or removable restorations. Splint : It is defined as an appliance used for immobilization of injured or diseased parts. Requirements of an Ideal Splint: It should allow direct application in the mouth without delay due […]
Types Of Dental Splints
There are 2 types of Dental Splints: Fixed Dental Splints Removable Dental Splints These are divided into types based on their property of allowing movement to the Dental Structures. These are used to immobilize the Oral structures to aid in the healing process. Fixed Dental Splints: Fixed Dental Splints are further divided into types: Sectional […]
Local Anesthesia Definition, Composition, Classification, Ideal properties and Complications
Local Anesthesia: Definition: It is a local state of loss of sensation without loss of consciousness, in a circumscribed area of the body due to a depression of, excitation in nerve endings or an inhibition of the conduction process in peripheral nerves. Local Anesthesia is most commonly used in Dental Treatments where the need to […]
Complications of Local Anesthesia
Local Anesthesia is useful in many dental treatment procedures and there are many complications associated with the administration technique and also with the composition of certain components of the agent present like allergic reactions and other conditions which are divided into Local and Systemic. One of the most common Complication seen in Syncope which can […]
Classification of Local Anesthetic agent
Local anesthetic agents can be grouped based on their chemical structure. Following are the chemical groups of local anesthetics commonly used in dentistry which are classified accordingly based on their chemical structure. Local Anesthesia is used to attain local analgesia in a certain part of the body using chemical agents. Attaining local anesthesia helps in […]
Properties of an Ideal anesthetic agent
Local Anesthetic agent is used in many procedures in the oral cavity and to avoid discomfort to the patient and the operator during the surgical procedures Local anesthetic agents are used, so these agents should fulfill some properties to so that it can be used on the patient to help in the surgical procedures. Properties […]
Composition of Local Anesthetic agent
Local Anesthesia is a very integral part of almost every Dental Treatment performed which is used in making treatment procedures painless for the patient. Having good understanding of the composition of Local Anesthetic agent is important for treatment planning and to avoid any complications of LA such as allergies, etc. Local Anesthesia is used in […]
List of Syndromes related to Dental conditions
Below i am going to list out the Syndromes which are related to dental problems. These list of Syndromes has been compiled from the various Oral Pathology and Oral medicine textbooks which i followed and will be giving the Syndrome name’s and the various problems which are associated with it. The Syndromes are divided into […]
Syndromes related to Skin Diseases
Syndromes related to Skin Diseases: There are many causes of skin diseases which usually appear as a sign and symptom for an underlying disease and in some cases as an allergic reaction as well. In humans skin surface covers most of the body and many types of conditions and diseases are associated with skin disease […]