Case History in Periodontics is the first information taken from the patient to help determine and diagnose the patient and his/her condition and plays a major aspect in treatment planning. In Periodontics Case history provides a platform for the patient and dentist to have a conversation helping the patient to convey their symptoms and the […]
Types of Orthodontic Retainers – Fixed and Removable
Orthodontic treatment is a prolonged procedure which requires patience and commitment from the patient, once completed with the Treatment it is very important to maintain the teeth in their new correct position. This is when you will be free of your Braces, but will be needing another appliance called a Retainer. As the name suggests […]
Can my Old Orthodontic Retainer straighten back my teeth now?
The answer to this question is a big “NO”, to understand why your old Orthodontic retainer cannot straighten back your teeth now after months or years of use you need to know How and Why retainers are made. Dental Retainers after Orthodontic treatment are not meant to pull or push teeth into position but they […]
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.
How to Extract tooth with minimum Trauma – Atraumatic tooth Extraction
Extraction of a tooth without damaging the surrounding structures (Atraumatic tooth extraction) is the main aim of any Dentist or Dental student. To attain this goal I am going to explain in 5 simple steps how you can Extract a tooth like a professional as atraumatically as possible. Before we go into the steps let […]
What is Retromolar Trigone – Anatomy, Boundaries and Importance
Retromolar Trigone (rTR) is the Gingiva or mucosa covering the alveolar ridge posterior to the last Mandibular molar overlying the ramus of the mandible and is defined as a Roughly triangular space.
Does Clove Oil for Toothache work?
Clove Oil has been recommended by our elders long before there were any medicines to help in relieving Toothache from hundreds of years and Does Clove Oil for Toothache work ?? question is answered by YES, but only as a temporary solution. So let us look at the science behind the use of Clove oil […]
Types of Dental Pain – Pulpal, Odontogenic, Periodontal, Myofacial and Cardiac Toothache
Pain is defined as “A more or less localized sensation of discomfort, distress or agony resulting from the stimulation of nerve endings” by Dorland’s medical dictionary. According to the Association for the study of Pain (IASP), Pain is defined as “an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage, or described […]
What is Cardiac Toothache – Symptoms and Importance
As the name suggests Cardiac Toothache refers to pain in the tooth or orofacial region which can be a symptom of Cardiac problem. Cardiac Tooth pain can be an accompanying symptoms of Cardiac pain where the pain radiates from left arm, shoulder, neck and face. It has been seen in certain patients according to a […]
Classification of Fixed Partial Dentures – Divisions and Subdivisions
Fixed Partial Dentures are defined as “A partial denture which is cemented to natural teeth or roots which furnish the primary support to the prosthesis”. or “A restoration or replacement which is attached by cementing medium to natural teeth, roots, implants. In simple terms FPD’s are termed as crowns for the patient to better understand […]
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 […]
Pulp Vitality Tests – Uses, Advantages, Disadvantages and Recent advancements
Pulp Vitality Tests literally means to check the vitality of the pulp tissue which helps in diagnosis and treatment planning. Vitality tests help in not only determining the vitality of the pulp but also to determine the pathological status of pulp. Among the various methods used pulp testing procedures are Thermal, electrical or direct dentine […]
Denture Adhesives – Composition, Indications, Contra-indications, Advantages and Disadvantages
Denture Adhesives are available in these forms – Creams, Powders, gels and soluble or insoluble Strips. The use of Denture Adhesive has been mis represented and not preferred by Dentists as it tends to reflect the practioner’s skills in poor form in the mind of a patient. Use of Denture Adhesive helps in improving the […]
Modifications of Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block Technique
Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block is one of the most used Nerve Block technique as it supplies to Incisors, Canines, Pre-Molars and Molars of the injected side, modifications of Inferior alveolar nerve block are used on failure to achieve anesthesia using the regular technique. IANB has the most failure rate of all Nerve blocks in both […]