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Definition: Dental Caries is an irreversible microbial disease of the calcified tissues of the teeth, characterized by de-mineralization of the inorganic portion and destruction of the organic substance of the tooth. GV Black Classified Carious Lesions into 6 types based on their location: Class I: Carious lesions on the Occlusal areas or Buccal areas or [...]
Definition: Displacement of tooth totally out of the socket. Some Facts about Avulsion: Ranges from 0.5 -16% of injuries in the permanent dentition 7-13% in the primary dentition Occurs most often in 7-9 yrs of age. Etiology: Fights Sports injuries Falls against hard objects Accidents Most Frequently Affected areas: Max. CI – Most affected. Lower [...]
Primary Resistance Form Definition: Primary Resistance form is that shape and placement of the cavity walls to best enable both the tooth and restoration to withstand, without fracture the stresses of Masticatory forces delivered principally along the long axis of the tooth. Resistance form is the design of a cavity in such a way that [...]
Endodontics is an important branch of dentistry which deals with the Diagnosis, Prevention and Treatment of diseases concerned with the hard tissues(Enamel, dentin) and soft tissues(Pulp) of the tooth. So for every Dental Student and Dental Practitioner it is important and necessary to learn the sterilization techniques followed in Endodontics which will directly or indirectly [...]
TOILET OF THE CAVITY: This is the act of freeing the preparation walls and margins from objects that may interfere with proper adaptability and behavior of the restorative material. It is accomplished by Removal of all enamel and dentin chips due to excavation and grinding with warm water. Drying with air syringe. Sterilization. Englander et [...]
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