An Illustrative Note & PowerPoint presentation on Cementum
PERIODONTIUMPERIODONTIUMTEETH IN-SITUPeriodontium (forms a specialized fibrous joint called Gomphosis)• Cementum • Periodontal Ligament• Alveolar bone• Gingiva facing...
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Facial trauma that results in fractured, displaced, or lost teeth can have significant negative functional, esthetic, and psychological effects on children. Dentists and physicians should collaborate...
View ArticleA Note On Definition, Diagnosis, Treatment & Prognosis Of Dental Trauma
Enamel InfractionDefinition: incomplete fracture (crack) of the enamel without loss of tooth structure.Diagnosis: normal gross anatomic and radiographic appearance; craze lines apparent, especially...
View ArticleA 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....
View ArticleA 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...
View ArticleA 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...
View ArticleA 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...
View ArticleA NOTE ON PTERYGOPALATINE FOSSA
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View ArticleMethods 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...
View ArticleA 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...
View ArticleA Note on Anterior cross bite
Anterior cross bitePossible causesClass III skeletal patternCrowdingRetained primary teeth and rootsPresence of supernumerary teethTraumaClinical featuresInstanding maxillary incisor occluding behind...
View ArticleA 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...
View ArticleBest 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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View ArticleANTIFUNGAL 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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