It’s what nearly everyone wants: a dazzling white smile so shiny it can cause a traffic accident. Seen all over the place from TV shows to fashion models, to celebrities and world leaders, it seems that a white smile is an indicator of success, glamour, and prestige. Yet a white smile is notoriously difficult to come by at the best of times, and many people have dedicated a lot of time and effort in finding new ways to secure a whiter, cleaner smile. Tooth whitening is basically the process by
current century, esthetic dentistry has evolved to be one of the major backbones of every dental practice. Esthetic dentistry has a wide range starting from resin composite restoration and extending to the design and reconstruction of the patient smile, certainly all these procedure is considered practicing under the cosmetic umbrella. In a trial to modify the properties of CAD/CAM ceramics different organic hybrid materials were introduced to the market. One of these hybrid CAD/CAM materials is Lava Ultimate
general dentist or cave spring cosmetic dentist. Cosmetic dentistry requires more trust from doctors due to some surgical procedures. A little research provides insight about the company and the dentist. Have a dentist selected for routine checkups and sudden, unfortunate circumstances. 1. The doctor specializes in cosmetic dentistry. Avoid doctors with no cosmetic surgery experience. 2. The doctor specializes in the cosmetic dentistry area I need. A dentist with cosmetic surgery experience
afterwards. Some studies have also demonstrated that CAD/CAM restorations are stronger and less likely to fracture than the milled ones from traditional techniques (Kotrzewski). This type of dental technology is available to produce crowns, veneers, and bridges, which helps to improve oral appearance. The use of the digital impressions disregards some laboratory steps, which leads to a faster and more effective product. “The benefit of CAD/CAM technology is that it allows the practitioner the ability
Dental industry marketing: three traits affecting the dental industry today The tides of the dental career are transferring in main approaches. people who promote to dentists want to be aware about those adjustments. however, on the heart of those traits stays one constant: The significance of presenting the first-class purchaser enjoy possible. whether or not your function as dental marketer is on the manufacturing or dealer aspect, there is no denying that a tremendous, memorable consumer experience
The use of Cadavers in my view, and from my experience of working and studying in the dissection lab of the National University of Ireland, Galway is one of the best ways human anatomy can both be taught and learnt and I believe is an essential aspect of the study of educational anatomy and should be utilised in the learning of anatomy where possible. The active, hands-on exploration that cadaveric dissections provide, joined with excellent teaching methods makes for an interesting yet challenging
A dental assistant is a dental health practitioner who works closely with the dentist, providing him with tools and equipment needed for dental procedures. Dental assistants support dental specialists or dentists in performing administrative and laboratory tasks, taking care of patients and preparing them for treatment. A dental assistant is not the real dental operator that performs on patients but only an assistant to the licensed dentist. However, becoming a certified dental assistant is not
ABSTRACT Managing trauma to anterior teeth in children is a challenge for dentists. It can be further complicated by the presence of a foreign body in the root canal which act as an additional nidus of infection. This foreign body is often diagnosed accidentally after radiographic evaluation. Thorough and careful clinical and radiographic assessments are required for complete retrieval of foreign body without much damage to the tooth structure. This paper presents a case series of two case reports
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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. Pain in wisdom tooth 4. Dry socket 5. Ludwig’s angina 6. ANUG –Acute Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis II. Restorative emergencies 1. Lost filling 2. Lost crown or cap 3
Chronic periodontitis Chronic Periodontitis is an inflammatory disease of the supporting tissues of the teeth caused by specific microorganisms or groups of specific microorganisms, leading to progressive destruction of the attachment apparatus of the teeth including periodontal ligament, cementum and alveolar bone with periodontal pocket formation, and recession of the gingival tissue(1) . The clinical feature that characterizes periodontitis from gingivitis is the presence of clinically apparent
(Source: 11) Myths are as old as mankind, and dental myths are particularly persistent. This is not only the case in Texas, there are similar fables all over the world. We compared over 12 articles and research papers, spanning over 25 years of dentistry research. Arm yourself with knowledge… After all, your mouth is one of the most important parts of your
Forensic odontology is that branch of forensic medicine which in the interests of justice, deals with the proper examination, handling and presentation of dental evidence in the court of law. This branch is an investigative aspect of dentistry that analyzes dental evidence for human identification. (1) Sex determination is imperative in determining the biological profile of a person by a forensic investigator and becomes the first priority in the process of identification in the cases of natural
Consistent, reliable and practical detection and assessment of dental caries lesions as an effect of dental caries disease has been a challenge for a long time. The caries can be observed on all surfaces of the primary, permanent, and mixed dentitions. Surface lesions can then be calculated according to the type of the teeth (molars, premolars, incisors and canines) or according to the surfaces (proximal, occlusal and free smooth surfaces) (Burt., 1997; Ismail., 2004; Pitts., 2004). The lesions
Plaque Hardens and Forms Tartar If an individual neglects to brush and floss regularly, this dental plaque hardens: After the plaque has hardened, it is referred to as tartar (i.e., calculus). Tartar can form at and below the gum line. Once the plaque has become tartar, a dental cleaning is the only way that it can be removed. Treatment Alternatives to All-on-4® Dental Implants Available in Miami Although there are other treatment options available to replace missing teeth, unlike the traditional
Interpersonal Communication Introduction Communication is simply the act of exchanging information from one place to another. Interpersonal communication is the method by which people exchange thoughts, feelings, and meaning in the sequence of verbal and non-verbal messages: it is face-to-face communication. Interpersonal communication is not just concerning what is truly said - the speech utilized - but how it is said and the non-verbal messages dispatched across tone of voice, facial expressions
“Health literacy is the degree to which individuals have the capacity to obtain, process, and understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions.” (Healthy People, 2010) It includes knowing how to control with your own health and to benefit your own health through making informed health decisions, seeking appropriate treatments. Anyone can be health literate. Anyone at home, at school, work, or even the society as a whole. Health literacy can impact our health
Introduction- The purpose of this paper is to discuss a rarest case of hidden maxillary tooth in infra-orbital space following trauma. Pediatric dental injuries leading to traumatic tooth displacement is common in children, although it very rare and sometimes challenging to diagnose and treat traumatically embedded tooth in vital tissue spaces which may lead to serious complications if ignored. Case report- A 4-year old male child was brought with injuries on his face and mouth and swelling over
them is wearing dental braces. Dental braces have become very essential nowadays. However, if you need dental braces, you should visit an orthodontist. You will note that an orthodontist is basically a dentist who in addition to getting training in dentistry, has also obtained advanced orthodontic training. This actually refers to the dental practice of inserting and removing various types of dental braces. Your orthodontist can help to straighten the misaligned teeth and improve your biting by correcting
Those were most of the available green dentistry tips. On the other hand, dentists face a huge obstacle regarding the sterilization of handpieces as the life expectancy of a handpiece can be decreased from the sterilization process. Some dentists prefer to only disinfect the handpiece without sterilizing