Retromylohyoid curtain forms the distal end of the alveolingual sulcus. It is a curtain formed by the mucous membrane in the oral cavity. Retromylohyoid curtain bounds the Retromylohyoid fossa. It is a very important structure which plays a major role in the success or failure of a Complete Denture. This area is recorded in the […]
What is Modiolus of Face and Mouth
Modiolus is a point at the corner of the mouth or the angle of mouth where 8 muscles meet. It is also called as the Fibromuscular condensation where the extrinsic and intrinsic muscles meet together. This point is important in movement of facial muscles, facial expressions and in a treatment point of view for a dentist. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Metal ceramic crowns Indications, Contraindications, advantages and disadvantages
Metal Ceramic Crowns or Porcelain fused metal crowns are used to get both Strength(due to metal) and Esthetics(due to Ceramic) which make it an ideal type of crown for every tooth be it Anterior or Posterior. Indications of Metal Ceramic: The metal ceramic crown is indicated on teeth that require complete coverage, where significant esthetic […]
Dental Ceramics | Dental Porcelains Composition and Classification
Ceramics or Porcelains are chemically intimate mixtures of metallic and non metallic elements, that allow ionic (K2O) and/or covalent bonding (SiO2) to occur. The most common ceramics used in dentistry are alloys of 3 main metallic oxides (SiO2, Al2O3, K2O). Composition of Dental Ceramics and Dental Porcelain: 1) Feldspar: 60 to 80%. this is a […]
7 ways to prevent Dental Corrosion
Prevention of Corrosion is very important for the long term success of a Dental Restoration, so you have to take the following precautions to prevent corrosion from ruining your Restoration. How to prevent Dental Corrosion First lets know about Dental corrosion a bit and then proceed to Steps which help in prevention: Definition: A Chemical […]
Corrosion – In Dentistry
Definition: A Chemical reaction between a metal and its environment to form metal compound. A Chemical or Electrochemical process through which a metal is attacked by natural agents such as air and water resulting in partial or complete dissolution, deterioration or weakening of any solid substance. A common Example of corrosion is “Rusting of Iron” […]
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 […]
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 […]
Agar Reversible Hydrocolloid Impression Material
Agar Impression material is an Hydrocolloid Reversible Impression material. It is called Reversible Impression material because of its property of reversing their physical state, which in reusing the impression material for multiple number of impressions. Agar Hydrocolloid was the first successful elastic impression material to be used in dentistry. History of Agar Impression material: It […]
Classification of Edentulous Ridges for Fixed Partial Dentures
Edetulous Ridge is the Alveolar bone left after the loss of Teeth in the Maxillary and Mandibular jaw. There might be many reasons or causes for the loss of Teeth which will be affecting the shape and size of the bone present in the Alveolar Ridge. The shape, size and the type of bone in […]