dentistry
Dental Composites
Dental composite resins also called as resin based composites are a type of dental cements made of synthetic resins. Synthetic resins evolved as restorative materials since they were insoluble, tooth-like appearance, insensitive to dehydration, easy to manipulate and inexpensive, and all these properties increased the use of dental composites in various dental procedures.
Posted July 5, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 4 min read
Dental Amalgam
Dental amalgam is a mixture of metals consisting of liquid mercury and a powdered alloy composed of silver, tin, and copper. Approximately half of dental amalgam is elemental mercury by weight. The chemical properties of elemental mercury allow it to react with and bind together the silver, copper, and tin alloy particles to form an amalgam.
Posted July 5, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 5 min read
Suturing Techniques
Sutures are used by your dentist to close wounds on the skin or other tissues. When the dentist sutures a wound, they’ll use a needle attached to a length of thread to stitch the wound. There are a variety of available materials that can be used for suturing which are discussed below. Your dentist will choose a material that’s appropriate for the wound or procedure depending on the type of wound.
Posted July 5, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 5 min read
Eruption Sequence Of Primary And Permanent Teeth
Tooth eruption can be defined as the movement of the tooth germ from its non-functional position in the alveolar processes to its final functional position in the oral cavity. The term eruption is different from the term emergence as the latter refers to the moment of appearance of any aspect of the cusp or crown through the gingival tissue.
Posted July 4, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 3 min read
Nursing Bottle Caries
The tooth decay that occurs in infants and very young children is often referred to as baby bottle tooth decay or nursing bottle caries. Nursing improperly often becomes a big reason for tooth decay and caries in babies if mother doesn't take proper care during or after feeding the babies. The way to prevent is to get the baby tooth cared from the very first day itself. Nursing bottle caries is kind of tooth decay associated with nursing, when the baby sucks the pacifier, or takes other sugary juices or drinks, or formula milk from a nursing bottle.
Posted July 4, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 2 min read