Definition of Pain It is one of the most common chief complaint of the patient which makes the person walk into a dental clinic. It is a multifaceted experience involving physical, cognitive, and emotional aspects. International Association for the Study of…Read more »
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Syndromes Involving Oral Cavity – A Quick Insight
What is Syndrome ? A syndrome is a set of medical signs and symptoms which are correlated with each other and often associated with a particular disease or disorder. It can also be described as a group of symptoms which…Read more »
Pain Control Methods in Dental Clinic – An Overview
Anxiety Control Patients are anxious when they enter dental clinic, mainly due to fear of pain. The clinic environment matters a lot in controlling patient anxiety. A melodious music running in a clinic, a television showcasing any cartoon or funny…Read more »
Fluorescence Based Methods of Oral Cancer Detection
Diagnosis of oral cancer at an early stage is a boon to the patient, as it can significantly affect the morbidity and mortality caused by oral cancer. There are several methods of oral cancer detection ranging of direct visual inspection…Read more »
Minimally Invasive Oral Cancer Detection Methods
Minimally invasive methods of oral cancer detection can aid in early diagnosis and prompt treatment planning. Here are two methods which are minimal or non-invasive methods of oral cancer detection. Chemiluminescent Illumination – A minimally invasive method The term “chemiluminescence” refers to…Read more »
Protection Protocols in Dental Practice – Basics Revisited
Personal Protection Personal protective equipments (PPE) has become a normal in today’s medical and dental field due to advent in covid – 19 disease. Surgery clothing is used ass well. Also includes immunisation, protection of hands, eye and face, protective clothing and the avoidance and appropriate management of inoculation…Read more »
Staining Methods as Chairside Diagnostic Tool for Oral Cancer
Vital Staining Vital staining of the oral epithelium has been suggested as a means of surveillance in patients who are at risk of developing oral cancer. Stains used – Toluidine blue Methylene blue Lugol’s iodine Acetic acid Toluidine blue staining Simple,…Read more »
Osteoradionecrosis – Risk factors, Prevention and Treatment
Osteoradionecrosis – A quick notes Osteoradionecrosis is defined as “necrosis of bone due to obstruction of its blood supply.” It is the late effect of radiation therapy which results in irreversible tissue death and clinically observed as bony exposure for more than 3…Read more »
Access Cavity Preparation in Endodontics – An Overview
Access opening – A quick notes It is the first step in root canal treatment of a teeth. Let us know various types of access opening methods / approaches. The access cavity preparation generally refers to the part of the…Read more »
Hexacone HC2 Implants by Simpladent – An Immediate Loading With Conventional Approach
What makes Simpladent Implants more special? Immediate functional loading is a dynamic process of restoring lost teeth. Especially in recent times it is rapidly developing and gaining attention. It is said to be minimally invasive in both surgical and prosthetic…Read more »
