Definition: Dry socket is a well recognized painful complication of Dental Extractions which is localized Osteitis, in which the blood clot disintegrates exposing an infected necrotic socket wall. Synonyms: Alveolitis sicca dolarsa Localized alveolar Osteitis Fibrinolytic Osteitis Pathophysiology: Alveolar Osteitis is a condition in which the blood clot disintegrates, leaving the socket bare of granulation tissue. [...]
Different Types & Sizes of X-Ray films
June 28, 2010 By 1 Comment
INTRA ORAL X-RAY FILMS: Periapical: Size 0: 22×35 mm Children Size 1: 24×40 mm Anterior, Adults Size 2: 31×41 mm Standard size (Ant. & Post) Adults Bite wing films: Size 0: 22 x 35 mm Ant. Children Size 1 : 24 x 40 mm Posterior, Children Anterior, Adults Size 2 : 31 x 41 [...]
Properties Of X-Ray
June 21, 2010 By 11 Comments
X-Rays are defined as weightless package of pure energy (Photon) that are without electrical charge and that travel in waves along a straight line with a specific frequency and speed. The Properties Of X-Ray are divided into 4 headings: Physical Chemical Biological Physiochemical A) Physical Properties: X-Rays are electromagnetic radiations having a wavelength between 10A [...]
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