ANALGESICS – also referred to as “ PAIN KILLERS ”, relieve the subject from pain without hampering its consciousness. According to their time of onset and duration of action they can either be short acting painkiller or long acting pain killer. Although NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti- inflammatory drugs) and Opioids are frequently used, but there widespread…
What a massive breakthrough Nobel Biocare has achieved in the field of dental implants to revolutionize Implantology, which enables a fixed and definitive prosthesis to be placed on the same procedural day of placing implants. Introduced by Dr. Kenji W. Higuchi at the Nobel Biocare Global Symposium 2016, New York, The Trefoil System – includes…
Reason of trauma to tooth Grossly carious / Decayed tooth Accidents Chewing hard food Opening bottles, walnut Assault Excessive grinding of teeth Teeth that have undergone root canal therapy and have not received a crown Primary Tooth Permanent Tooth TYPES OF TOOTH…
MISCONCEPTION – If a tooth is artificial, it will last forever without worry. FACT – Monitoring of Dental implants is mandatory so that no problem in relation to implants/crown/ hard or soft tissue may arrive in future. The initial first year after implant placement is the period where there are maximum chances that Implant complications…
Many people possess phobia for their dental procedures soo much that they are extremely vulnerable and possess extreme discomfort towards the treatment. Sedation dentistry includes techniques to either calm a patient before and during a dental procedure or to make patients more comfortable during long procedures. The pharmacological agents (sedatives), depresses the central nervous system,…
MISUSE OF ANTIBIOTICS Antibiotics have been considered as one of the biggest advances till date. But the unnecessary prescription of analgesics and antibiotics to treat dental pain and bacterial infection is a growing health concern. This indeed can have a negative impact on an individual as well as community health levels. WHY IT’S HARMFUL TO…
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.…