Neuromuscular dentistry is the science of dentistry that evaluate the complex relationships between the teeth, temporomandibular joint and masticatory muscles in order to achieve an occlusion based on the optimal relationship between the mandible and the skull. Neuromuscular dentistry aim to get rid of temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) by reducing stress from the jaw muscles.…
Pain is the body’s way of conveying that something wrong is happening and needs attention. Pain is never really straightforward and is caused due to inflammation. It can be physical, emotional or physiological and helps in eliminating the foreign bodies or infections by activating the immune system. But if chronic, the inflamed areas will take…
Dental implants is an artificial tooth root like structure that is place beneath the gums in the jawbone and support dental prosthesis like crown, denture, etc to replace single or multiple tooth lost due to decay, gums disease, tumors, infections, trauma or developmental anomalies. Dental implants are more preferred over bridges and dentures because they are…
Dental Implants are considered as the most significant dental innovation of the generation and is considered one of the best options for replacement of missing teeth because they maintain good bone structure, give more youthful appearance and closely resemble and function like a natural teeth. Moreover, the cost of dental implant will be better than repeated…
Yes, cavities can cause bad breath. It occurs when the surface of the tooth is destroys by bacteria present in the oral cavity. The bacteria along with sugars and foods waste produces acid that causes cavities and tooth decay in the long run. Cavity is a defect in enamel or dentin resulting from pathological process…
There are a lot of treatment options available for replacement of missing teeth from dental implants or bridges or dentures but dental implant is considered the best replacement option available due to its high success rate of around 95%, better esthetics (naturally looking), longer durability, improve masticatory functions and overall oral health. Dental implant treatment…
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…