Dynamic Occlusion

Since the distribution of the wire with respect to the bracket determines the moment-to-force ratio, and tooth movement is produced by the deactivation of the loop itself, friction is not an issue.5 There is a greater constancy of force in the Tear drop loop. Although TAD’s have been widely used for anchorage reinforcement, there are unpredictable factors such as anatomical limitations and the possibility of failure.6,7 However, precise control of tooth movement is possible in a predictable manner with the Tear drop loop. The Tear drop loop with a symmetric shape could be used to achieve a moment differential.

Farshchian and Kaiser in their article have reported the success of a molar bisection with subsequent bicuspidization . They stated that the success of bicuspidization depended on three factors which included 1. Stability and adequate bone support for the individual tooth sections 2. Absence of severe root fluting in the distal aspect of the mesial root or in the mesial aspect of the distal root 3. Adequate separation of the mesial and distal roots to create an acceptable embrasure for effective oral

_It does not harm other teeth as it is applied alone without getting a support from a tooth, hence it does not damage the other tooth. _Prevents bone loss: A tooth extraction or loss of tooth causes a physiological loss in the bone tissue around the extraction or loss. If a dental implant is applied to the recent extraction site, the bone loss does not occur. Hence, the implant treatment is the best choice to maintain the bone on the extraction site. It does not cause any deterioration in the mouth and tooth structure of the person because it looks like a natural tooth.

They are comfortable because these dentures are anchored, which translates into less movement. The implants preserve the jaw bone that remains; whereas, traditional dentures do not. Fixed Dentures Whereas, overdentures can be removed, fixed dentures

Chapter 6 Dental Emergencies Dental problems demanding immediate intervention are termed as dental emergencies. Situations which can wait for normal dental appointments are not emergencies. Conditions demanding an emergency call are classified as: I. Oro – facial pain 1. Cuts or wounds to oral tissue 2. Prolonged tooth ache 3.

Hemisection refers to the sectioning of mandibular molar into two halves followed by removal or separation of diseased root with its accompanying crown portion.1 The procedure of hemisection represents a form of conservative management to retain maximum tooth structure as possible.2 Hemisection of either a maxillary or mandibular molar is often a means of retaining teeth needed for restorative abutments or occlusal support. This treatment can produce predictable results as long as proper case selection is followed by interdisciplinary approach with endodontic, surgical and prosthetic procedures.3. The results are durable, and success rates are high if certain basic considerations are taken into account. Periodontal, prosthodontic and endodontic assessment for appropriate selection of cases is important.

Follow up should be done to monitor the tooth. Root Fracture: this involves a fracture of the tooth across the root through the cementum, dentin and pulp. The fracture can be either in the cervical, middle, or apical third of the

In general, teething is largely associated with very mild symptoms. This is true for earaches that are associated with teething. The ear discomfort does not worsen when it is due to teething.

The uncinate process, which forms the anterior and medial limitation of the hiatus semilunaris and the ethmoidal infundibulum (respectively), is a thin, crescent shaped, bony leaflet that emerges from the ethmoidal labrynth

The proposed core advantages of self-ligating system19 ● More certain full archwire engagement ● Low friction between the bracket and the archwire ● Greater arch expansion with less incisor proclination ● Faster archwire ligation and removal Particularly, claims that more stable transverse arch expansion with minimal incisor proclination can be achieved with self-ligating systems, offer a paradigm shift in treatment that entails fewer extractions and more arch expansion.17 However, it subsequently raised questions about the stability of results and the feasibility of long-term retention provided by this technique.16 Dwight Damon (1998)17 clarified the dubiety with his philosophy of ‘Bioadaptive response’ and ‘Biozone’. Bioadaptive

The chin or mandibular symphysis can be analyzed by looking at the profile of the mandibule. The shape of dental arcade can be determined by looking at the skull from a ventral view and analyzing the shape that the upper teeth generate. The dentition can be determined by analyzing the size of the overall teeth with the size of the overall facial size. Finally, the retromolar space can be identified by evaluating the space between the last molar and the rest of the

This test is performed with the patient in the sitting position, head in a neutral position, “the mouth wide open and the tongue protruding to its maximum.” Classification is assigned according to the extent the base of tongue is able to mask the visibility of pharyngeal structures. There are four classifications according to the Mallampati test. Class I is where the soft palate, fauces, uvula, anterior and the posterior pillars are all visible. Class II is where only soft palate, fauces and uvula are visible.

The advantages of VPT over RCT includes decreased time and cost, less tooth destruction, preserving the vitality of tooth, more survival

To achieve this, metal cylinders are drilled into the jaw bone, and act as anchors for dentures, bridges, or crowns. This is a more in-depth procedure, but one with very long lasting positive impact upon the patient. Lennox Lin will guide his patients toward the type of full mouth reconstruction that is best for their

This is also a procedure for denture and they have proved to be stronger and durable compared to the restorative counterparts. It may be either crowns or bridges or even removable dentures. The dental implantation is a permanent solution to the loss of teeth. It is like a steady foundation to the restorative solutions of teeth. The greatest advantage is that it is resistant to cavity.