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Definition of Pit and Fissure and Sealents: A material that is introduced into the occlusal pit and fissure of caries susceptible teeth, thus forming a micromechanically–bonded, protective layer cutting access of caries producing bacteria from their source of nutrients. History and Evolution of Pit and Fissure Sealents 1922- “PROPHYLACTIC ODONTOTOMY”-HYATT 1939- Gore – use of [...]
DIRECT PULP CAPPING: Placement of a medicament / non medicated material on a pulp that has been exposed in course of excavating the last portions of deep dentinal caries. Direct Pulp capping is done mostly when there is accidental exposure of Pulp either by any Trauma or by accidental exposure by the dentist. Materials Used [...]
Prevention of Corrosion is very important for the long term success of a Dental Restoration, so you have to take the following precautions to prevent corrosion from ruining your Restoration. How to prevent Dental Corrosion First lets know about Dental corrosion a bit and then proceed to Steps which help in prevention: Definition: A Chemical [...]
Definition: A Chemical reaction between a metal and its environment to form metal compound. A Chemical or Electrochemical process through which a metal is attacked by natural agents such as air and water resulting in partial or complete dissolution, deterioration or weakening of any solid substance. A common Example of corrosion is “Rusting of Iron” [...]
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 [...]
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