ANGLE’S CLASSIFICATION OF MALOCCLUSION
A malocclusion is a misalignment or incorrect relation between the teeth of the two dental arches when they approach each other as the jaws close. Edward Angle, who is considered the father of… Continue reading
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DENTAL ENAMEL
DID YOU KNOW: Enamel is the hardest substance in the body. Tooth enamel is one of the four major tissues that make up the tooth in humans and many other animals. It is… Continue reading
Dental Specialities
Dentistry is the branch of medicine that is involved in the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases and conditions of the oral cavity. Generally a dental degree prepares you to perform most… Continue reading
3 Major Types of Local Anaesthesia
LOCAL ANAESTHESIA TECHNIQUES There are several general methods of obtaining pain control with local anesthetics. The site of deposition of the drug relative to the area of operative intervention determines the type of… Continue reading
Basics of Digital Dental Photography
In today’s society of patient’s high expectations and increased demands for cosmetic dentistry, dental photography is essential for : – Diagnosis and treatment planning: As a dental professional you gain a more detailed information… Continue reading
TOPICAL ANAESTHESIA
The use of topically applied local anesthetics is an essential component of the atraumatic administration of intraoral local anesthesia. Whether used alone or in combination with a local anaesthetic, topical agents have many… Continue reading
G.V. BLACK’S CLASSIFICATION OF CARIES
Today, caries remains one of the most common diseases throughout the world. Dental caries, also known as tooth decay or a cavity, is an infection, bacterial in origin, that causes demineralization and destruction of… Continue reading