Oral Cancer is the uncontrollable growth of cells that invade and cause damage to surrounding tissue. They can occur anywhere in the oral cavity: Tongue Lips Cheeks Salivary glands Floor of the mouth Roof of the mouth (hard palate) Tonsils Uvula Causes of Oral Cancer The exact cause of the mutations is unknown, but there…
An articulator is a mechanical device used for refining the occlusion, comprising of upper and lower compartments which attaches maxillary and mandibular casts to it, helping establish the relationship of maxilla to mandible as well as for lateral and protrusive movements. Articulators are not only used in prosthetic or restorative fields, but also in orthodontic…
The oral cavity is considered to be the home where large number of bacteria resides. But if these bacteria get into the bloodstream, (which may happen during routine tooth cleaning which initiates slight bleeding) the bacteria can pose to be harmful. Streptococci, a bacteria found in abundance in oral cavity can cause deposition of unwanted…
“A pregnant women is not be treated as a single patient but as two” It is the responsibility of a clinician to provide a safe and effective dental care for the mother, while considering the safety of the fetus or newborn. One has to understand the physiology of pregnancy, fetal development, potential complications of pregnancy.…
Snoring implies incomplete obstruction of the upper airway. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA): Cessation of breathing during sleep because of mechanical obstruction, such as a partially collapsed trachea, retropositioning of the tongue in the airway, which blocks airway passage, or a large amount of tissue in the upper airway. DON’T DISMISS SNORING AS “NATURAL” Often, snoring…
The Necessity of Pterygoid Implants? Today, any dentist with proper education and training routinely places conventional dental implants in patients with sufficient bone conditions. But if the patient is present with the severe bone loss they are not able to attend such patients. Therefore the patient is left with no option other than removable…
What’s TMJ/ The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is where the jaw bone (mandible) connects to the skull (temporal bone). The joint was crucial in our evolution as it allows us to do movements other than just vertical chewing. As with every joint, there is a pad or disc that separates and cushions the two articulating bones.…
A long term of edentulism often prescribes with an atrophic bone. The zygomatic implants or zygomatic fixtures provide a perfect solution to conditions where implant insertion and the outcomes are feared to be poor. This new technologic development offers alternatives to bone grafting or sinus-lifting procedures, which involve rather invasive surgery Zygomatic Implant Design In…
All on four Dental implants include creating a fixed, functional and stable set of provisional teeth using just four dental implants. With only four implant placement possible, rather than 6 to 8, on the same day, treatment is faster and more cost-efficient than other comparable alternatives. The treatment also involves placement of angulated implants in…
When it comes to tooth replacement choices, dental implants are widely regarded as the best option. Dental implants resemble natural teeth in appearance and function. They also assist in preventing jaw bone loss. However, everyone is different, and dental implants may not be the best option for some people. They may be medically contraindicated or…