Functional Cusp Bevel is the additional removal of tooth in a cavity preparation or tooth preparation in case of restorations. Functional Cusp Bevel increases the thickness of the otherwise thin Occluso-Axial junction of the restoration. What is the use of Functional Cusp Bevel ? Additional thickness in this region is necessary because the Functional […]
What is Talons Cusp – Rare Facial Talons Cusp
Talons Cusp: It is an Accessory cusp seen in the Cingulum area of the Incissors and Canines of both Maxillary and Mandibular teeth. It is named as Talons Cusp because it resembles the Talon of an Eagle. A deep developmental groove present where the cusp joins the lingual portion of the tooth. It is considered […]
Indications, Contra Indications, Considerations for Relining and Rebasing of Complete Denture
Relining and Rebasing of complete denture: Relining: It is a procedure as the name suggests to resurface the tissue side of the denture with a new Denture base material to produce an accurate adaptation on the denture foundation area with the tissue. The indications and contraindications of relining are given below. A Dentist looks at […]
Comed-K 2011 MDS Question paper with Answers
Here is the solved Comed-k 2011 question paper with the correct answers. Almost 30-40% of questions are repeated in every years exam so going through previous papers before the exams will be really helpful. Comed-k 2012 MDS Solved Question Paper: Comed-k 2012 MDS question paper 1. Infection from the dangerous area of the face spread […]
What is Dangerous Area of Face | Dangerous triangle of Face
Dangerous area of Face: It is the Area in the Face where infection in this region can lead to spread of infection to the Cavernous Sinus which leads to Cavernous Sinus thrombosis. Which directly spreads infection to the Brain, which can be fatal. Where is Dangerous Area of Face Located ? It is also called […]
NEET 2013 Question paper | NEET MDS 2013 questions
We are collecting the most number of questions from NEET 2013 so please share in the comments section the quesions which we missed out. NEET 2013 QUESTION PAPER: Primary defect in scurvy is A decrease mineralization B decrease osteoid matrox formation C increase bone resorption D decrease bone mass with normal moneralization and osteoid formation […]
A to Z of Steps to be taken in Emergency situations of Reviving the patient
As a doctor we all should be aware of the steps which should be taken in case of any Emergency which we might come across in daily life or in our Dental Clinics during any procedure. An emergency can arise in any case, while administering Anesthesia if the patient is allergic to LA and experience […]
Levels of Radiosensitivity of Organs, cells and structures of the Human Body
What does Radiosensitivity of Cells, Organs and Structures of Human body mean ? Radiosensitivity is the relative susceptibility of cells, tissues, organs to the harmful action of radiation. It denotes the level of harm which radiation can cause to certain types of cells in the body. We have divided into High, Intermediate and Low Radiosensitive […]
Indications of non anatomic teeth or cuspless or Zero degree teeth
Non anatomic Teeth are also called as Zero Degree or Cuspless teeth used in Complete dentures in Prosthodontics. Complete or Removable Partial Dentures are used in patients who have lost their natural teeth and want replacement. In normal cases, two types of teeth are used – Acrylic and Porcelain teeth which are decided depending on […]
Classification of Sounds and Importance in Prosthodontics and Dentistry
Various types of sounds are produced by the oral cavity with the help of coordination of several parts of the oral cavity like the tongue, lips, teeth, palate which work in coordination to produce the sounds. These sounds are very important in the fabrication of Complete denture which helps in determining the correct Vertical dimension, […]
List of Prodrugs and their Active fomrs used in Dentistry and Medicine
Prodrug is an inactive form of drug which needs conversion in the body to one or more of its active metabolites. The metabolite form is the one which is active and is capable of producing the desired reaction. Advantages of Prodrug: It offers advantages over the active form in being more stable, having better bioavailabilty […]
AIIMS November 2009 MDS/Dental Solved Question Paper
The Questions from AIIMS November 2009 MDS/Dental Entrance, All the Best for your entrance exams. Follow the question papers and do well in Entrances. As we have seen that previous questions are repeated a lot of times it is sensible to be up to date with the questions and practice them more than once. For […]
Classification of Cranial nerves based on Sensory, Motor and their Functions
There are 12 cranial nerves which supply the head and neck region and have varied functions of purely sensory, purely motor and mixed type. Vagus is the only nerve which supplies to parts other than head and neck region like Lungs, Heart, Intestine and Stomach. I have divided the Functions of the 12 cranial nerves […]
Parotid Fascia – Borders and location
Parotid fascia is the superficial layer of deep cervical fascia which splits to enclose the parotid gland. The Fascia is made up of two layers – a Superficial layer or lat. Lamina superficials and a deeper layer or lat. Lamina Profunda. The Parotid fascia covering the lateral surface of the gland is called as parotid […]