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 »
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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 »
Forceps in Dental Extraction – Classification, Working principle and Design
What are dental extraction forceps ? Extraction forceps are the most familiar instruments with regard to extraction of tooth/ teeth. Intra- alveolar extractions are mainly accomplished using elevators and extraction forceps. They are the instruments that are used to remove…Read more »
Elevators used for Dental Extraction – Classification and Principles
Elevators – A Review Elevators, are one of the key instruments that makes extraction easier to a dental surgeon. Loosening of the teeth from the surrounding bone is performed by elevators which makes application of forceps to extract the teeth…Read more »
Facial Artery – Here’s What you Must Know from Anatomic View
Branches, Supply and Clinical Relevance Being dental professionals, it is important to know the important arteries supplying the face in order to safely operate in oral and maxillofacial region. Main arterial supply of face is by facial artery and superficial…Read more »
Enamel Hypoplasia – A Disease Effecting Enamel of Teeth
Enamel Hypoplasia The term enamel hypoplasia was first used by Zsigmondy in 1894. It may be defined as an incomplete or defective formation of the organic enamel matrix of teeth Types: Hereditary type: Amelogenesis imperfecta Environmental Environmental enamel hypoplasia Caused by environmental factors …Read more »
Trauma from Occlusion – Concept Explained with Current Updates
What is Trauma from Occlusion ? Also known in short as TFO occurs when occlusal forces exceed the adaptive capacity of tissues, tissue injury results. The resultant injury is termed trauma from occlusion. Case definitions – updates from recent literature Excessive occlusal…Read more »
Structure of Tooth – Basic Anatomy that all Must Know
Structure of Tooth – What are the different layers ? The outermost layer in the structure of tooth is made up of enamel. It it’s the hardest and most mineralised substance of the body. It’s the visible part of the…Read more »
Patient Safety and Risk Management in Dental Setup
Patient safety and risk management is crucial aspect in dental practice. Occupational hazards come along with every procedures in medical/ dental clinical setup, but it’s the skill of the operator that can prevent or manage the mishap. Avoiding the mishap…Read more »
