Archive for July, 2008

Theories Of Mineralization

By Varun + July 13th, 2008

Mineralization is a Process taking place in all the calcified structures in the body like the bone & enamel.
It is defined as the deposition of the mineral salts in and around the organic matrix to make it a calcified structure.
The mineralization process is based on 2 mechanisms:

Booster Mechanism
Seeding mechanism

And it is explained with the help [...]

Eruption of Permanent teeth

By Varun + July 12th, 2008

Permanent teeth which consist of 32 teeth completely erupt by the age of 18-25, the first in the sequence to erupt being the 1st Molar(6-7 yrs) and the last to erupt is the 3rd Molar(18-21 yrs).
The anterior teeth or the incisors mainly the mandibular erupt lingually to that of the deciduous, and the posteriors [...]

Eruption of Primary teeth

By Varun + July 11th, 2008

At about the age of 8 months there is a start in the eruption of the primary dentition through the alveolar gingiva, The first anterior teeth can be seen around the 8th month after birth, and the first posterior tooth can be seen at around 16 months.
The development of tooth can be considered in 2 [...]

Eruption

By Varun + July 11th, 2008

Eruption is defined as the continuous tooth movement from the stage of the dental bud to the occlusal contact.
In our life time we get 2 sets of teeth the Primary dentition and the permanent dentition. First the primary dentition are seen, which on dislodgement give space for the permanent teeth to erupt.
In teh image we [...]

Tooth

By Varun + July 10th, 2008

Tooth is the calcified tissue of the body present in the oral cavity embedded partly in the jaw and part of it exposed in the mouth.
It is an important part of our life as it helps in chewing down food for us to eat.
The tooth is a calcified structure which is made up of 3 [...]

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