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A NOTE ON DENTAL CALCULUS
Dental calculusFor the periodontal diseases: The primary etiologic factor is: Is the dental plaque. The associated factor: is the dental calculus, it helps in new formation of the plaque....
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A NOTE ON CLASSIFICATION, CLINICAL FEATURES, PATHOGENESIS OF PERIODONTAL POCKET
The periodontal pocket, defined as a pathologically deepened gingival sulcus, is one of the most important clinical features of periodontal disease. All different types of periodontitis share...
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A Note on Bone Swellings in Jaw Bones
Bone SwellingsBone swellings are lesions that characteristically present as asymptomatic hard lumps, covered by normal epithelium. Developmental disorders, benign and malignant tumors are included in...
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A NOTE ON SPACE MAINTENANCE IN THE PRIMARY DENTITION
SPACE MAINTENANCE IN THE PRIMARY DENTITIONSpace maintenance can be defined as the provision of an appliance (active or passive) which is concerned only with the control of space loss without taking...
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A NOTE ON PTERYGOPALATINE FOSSA
PTERYGOPALATINE FOSSAThe pterygopalatine fossa— A small, pyramid-shaped space. Situated between the maxilla, sphenoid, and palatine bones. It communicates via canals,...
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Methods for Removal of root filling material in preparation for posts
Methods for Removal of root filling material in preparation for postsObturation techniquesGutta-percha is today the universally accepted core material used for root canal obturation. However, the...
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A note on Jacket crowns, Indications, Alternatives, Assessment of teeth and...
A note on Jacket crownsIndicationsDiscolored teethFractured teethGrossly carious teethHypoplastic teethTooth wearAs part of a bridgeAlternatives to JCsBleachingComposite veneeringPorcelain...
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A Note on Anterior cross bite
Anterior cross bitePossible causesClass III skeletal patternCrowdingRetained primary teeth and rootsPresence of supernumerary teethTraumaClinical featuresInstanding maxillary incisor occluding behind...
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A NOTE ON ANATOMY OF PAROTID GLAND
Parotid glandThe parotid gland is the largest of the salivary glands.The parotid, a serous compound tubulo-alveolar gland, is yellowish, lobulated, and irregular in shape.It occupies the interval...
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Best of five Review - Angular cheilitis
Angular cheilitisAngular cheilitis is a combined staphylococcal, streptococcal, and candidal infection, involving the tissues at the angle of the mouth, often with an underlying precipitating factor,...
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best of five in dentistry review
Recurrent herpes(herpes labialis) Giant cell arteritis Burning mouth syndrome
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ANTIFUNGAL AGENTS
ANTIFUNGAL AGENTSMost fungal infections in the oral cavity are due to Candida species,most commonly Candida albicans. Where candidosis is related to dentures, denture hygiene instruction should be...
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Best of fives for dentistry- Sjögren's syndrome mcq review
Sjögren's syndromeWhat is CREST?CREST is a form of Systemic Sclerosis (scleroderma) which is characterized by Calcinosis (calcium deposits),...
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CAUSES OF GINGIVAL RECESSION MCQ REVIEW
What is Periodontal fremitusPeriodontal fremitus occurs in either of the alveolar bones when an individual sustains trauma from occlusion. It is a result of teeth exhibiting at least slight mobility...
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MANDIBULAR FRACTURES MCQ REVIEW
TYPE OF FRACTURESimpleIncludes a closed linear fractures of the condyle, coronoid, ramus and edentulous body of the mandible.CompoundFractures of tooth bearing portions of the mandible, into d mouth...
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SAQS for Dentistry- Anatomical landmarks in maxilla
Anatomical landmarks in maxilla Limiting structuresLabial frenumSingle band of fibrous connective tissue, must be properly relieved.Labial vestibuleExtends from labial frenum to buccal frenum. Proper...
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Inferior alveolar nerve block- mcq review
During an inferior alveolar nerve block the needle ideally passesa) posterior and medial to medial pterygoid.b) anterior and lateral to medial pterygoid.c) through medial pterygoid.d) inferior to...
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lymphatic drainage of the oral structures- mcq review
You notice that your patient's submandibular lymph nodes are enlarged. You would look for potential infection sites in thea) hard palate.b) hard palate and upper lip.c) hard palate, upper lip and upper...
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