The jaw joint also called the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) comprises of bone above the mouth called maxilla and bone below the mouth called mandible (commonly known as the jawbone). The TMJ is one of the most frequently use joint in our body. The joint comprises of complex structures like bones, muscles and tendons. So, any…
“Smoking is hateful to the nose, harmful to the brain and dangerous to the lungs”. Smoking and Health Smoking causes many diseases and compromises general health. 1 person every 6 seconds is killed worldwide due to tobacco related diseases (6 million annually). Nicotine, an addictive compound present in tobacco smoke cause people to continue to…
Pain is defined as a feeling or discomfort of physical suffering caused by illness or injury or a sensation caused by a noxious stimulus to the naked nerve endings. It is normally associated with tissue damage and characterized by discomfort like pricking, throbbing, aching, etc. Types Of Pains Acute pain and chronic pain. Acute pain…
Cleft is one of the most common birth defect. The incidence of cleft depend on the ethnic groups, highest being the Asians 1 in every 500 births, Caucasians 1 in every 700 births and least the Africans with 1 in every 1200 births. Cleft lip is more common in male and cleft palate is more…
Dental emergencies are any trauma to the mouth that causes bleeding and lacerations to the gums, dislodge or fracture teeth and may require immediate medical attention. Whether it is accident or biting on a piece of food that’s too hard, mouth injuries can cause teeth to become cracked, broken and dislodged. It is important to…
A good dentist and dental clinic is the one who makes sure that it is not just about business but delivering quality treatment to patients as a goal. It is only possible when the dentist involves the patient as a decision maker and makes an active part in choosing treatment and not just informing the…
Dental implants are naturally looking artificial tooth which replaces the missing tooth and are place beneath the gums into the jaw. It serves as an anchor and supports the crown or dentures. Dental implant is the best option for tooth replacement with around 90% success rate. It improves self confidence, esthetics, masticatory function and overall…
Tooth loss is natural for milk teeth in children because they get replace by permanent teeth but losing permanent set of teeth even at old age causes various consequences like sagging face, impaired speech, reduced chewing ability, etc thus affecting overall health. About 25% of elders over 60 years have lost all of their teeth.…
Dental implants are artificial teeth that replace a missing tooth or teeth, place beneath the gums in the jaw and hold the replacement tooth or bridge. It restores the missing tooth functionally with better quality, strength, longevity and aesthetic appeal. A dental implant is the best treatment option for teeth replacement because of the improved…