Whitening of a tooth through the application of chemical agents to oxidize / reduce the organic pigmentation in the tooth.
 BLEACHING OF DISCOLORED TEETH:
Causes:
Monthly Archives: January 2012
How to Cure a Gum Abscess
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Having sore gums or a gumboil? Does your tooth hurt upon biting or feels loose? Notice pus oozing out from the gums? You could be suffering from a gum abscess. Continue reading
Hormone induced gingival enlargement
Hormone induced Gingival enlargement
What is gingival enlargement?
Gingival enlargement simply means that there is an increase in the size of your gingival/gums. Continue reading
Hall technique Part 1
The Hall technique is a novel method of managing carious primary molars by cementing preformed metal crowns, also known as stainless steel crowns, over them without local anaesthesia, caries removal or tooth preparation of any kind. Clinical trials have shown the technique to be effective, and acceptable to the majority of children, their parents and clinicians. The Hall technique is NOT, however, an easy, quick fix solution to the problem of the carious primary molar. For success, the Hall technique requires careful case selection, a high level of clinical skill, and excellent patient management. In addition, it must always be provided with a full and effective caries preventive programme. Continue reading
Symptoms of chronic periodontal disease
Chronic periodontal disease is a disease which involves the destruction of gums and supporting tissues. This disease is often seen in adults and is the commonest cause of adult tooth loss. Before we proceed to discuss about the symptoms of chronic periodontal diseases, let us have a look at the characteristics of healthy gums. Continue reading
How Does Your Dentist Remove Your Last Tooth?
Introduction
The removal of impacted mandibular third molars is a complicated surgical procedure involving soft tissue, muscle and the hardest bone in the skeleton.
History:
Prior to discovery of x-rays, surgeons removed only those teeth which can readily be examined clinically in the oral cavity.
John Tomes (1849) first to describe method of gaining access through a mucoperiosteal flap.
Definitions in Dentistry Part 2
PLAQUES
Solid, elevated, flat-topped, plateau like lesions that cover a fairly large area, they may arise from papules that join together.
Eg: psoriasis ,chronic eczematous dermatitis
Facial pain Part 2
Postherpetic Neuralgia
Postherpetic neuralgia is defined as pain that persists for 1-6 months after an acute herpes zoster infection. Continue reading
Definitions In Dentistry Part 1
ORAL MEDICINE
Oral medicine is defined as that area of special competence concerned with the health of and with diseases involving the oral para oral structures, it includes, principles of medicine that relates to the mouth, as well as research in biological, pathological and clinical spheres, diagnosis and medical management of diseases specific to the orofacial tissues and of oral manifestations of systemic diseases and management of behavioral disorders and the oral and dental treatment of medically compromised patients.
Facial pain Part 1
Facial pain and headache syndromes are often seen in the primary care setting. These conditions are usually severe, and the patient presents in obvious distress. A careful history is paramount and should include the following data: Continue reading