Periodontitis is defined as a chronic multifactoral inflammatory disease associated with dysbiotic plaque biofilms and characterized by the progressive destruction of the tooth supporting apparatus. In simple terms Periodontitis is the inflammation of the supporting structures of the tooth resulting in the loss of Periodontal attachments. Before we go into Staging and Grading Periodontal disease, […]
Type of Sterilization of Dental Instruments
Sterilization of Dental Instruments is an integral part of running a successful Dental practice as it safeguards the patients from cross infection along with protecting the Dental Clinic Staff from contracting any diseases. There are various modes of disease transmission and all of these need to be addressed with your sterilization protocol – Inhalation, Ingestion, […]
Books for ADC Written Examination Preparation
Australian Dental Council Exam or ADC Exam is a way for Foreign trained Dentists to be eligible to practice in Australia, by clearing the ADC Part 1 and Part 2 International Dentists can start to practice in Australia. To clear the Examination it is important to follow and prepare with proper resources, study materials and […]
Liver Clot after Tooth Extraction or Dental Implant | Causes and Treatment
LIVER CLOT is a very rare post operative complication is dental practice such as Extraction, Periodontal surgery, dental Implants, etc. Liver Clot is also known as ‘currant blood clot’ which is a bright jelly like clot formed over the extraction site after 24 hours. It appears as a proliferative mass, red to light brown in […]
Mode of Adhesion between different dental materials and tooth structure
Adhesion is defined as the bonding of two different materials with each other by the attraction of atoms or molecules. Adhesion is defined by American society for testing and materials as “the state in which two surfaces are held together by interfacial forces which may consist of valence forces or interlocking forces or both“. Adhesive strength is […]
Types of Local Hemostatic Agents for management of Bleeding in Oral Cavity
Local Hemostatic Agents are used in Oral cavity after performing dental procedures such as Tooth Extractions, Dental Implants and other Surgical procedures to control excess bleeding from the surgical site. Attaining Hemostasis is very important after any Dental surgical Procedure to make sure proper healing starts, stopping bleeding is very important for primary healing. Hemostasis […]
First ever Epinephrine nasal spray for Anaphylaxis approved by FDA
FDA or US Food and Drug Administration has approved an Epinephrine nasal spray a first of its kind which can be used in emergency treatments for severe allergic reactions. This can be a great alternative to the traditional methods which involve using iv or im routes of administration. This is also a very fast acting […]
Hyaluronic Acid use in Dentistry (Clinical Practice) – Healing agent
Hyaluronic Acid or HA is a natural polysaccharide or glycosaminoglycan, it is also one of the most common tissue matrix polysaccharides which is found in many parts of the body – Skin, connective tissue, synovial joints and other tissues. Hyaluronic Acid is known for its tissue healing and regeneration properties mainly along with other roles […]
Is Pain after Deep Cleaning and Root Planning Normal – Gingivitis and Periodontitis
Pain after Deep Cleaning or Root Planning ?? Deep Cleaning or Scaling as it is called is a procedure to remove or clean tartar or Calculus which are hardened minerals attached to your tooth surface. These deposits lead to Gingivitis (Gum Disease) and Periodontitis. Deep cleaning refers to removal of the Deposits attached to the tooth surface under […]
Causes of Dental Implant Failure – Early and Delayed Implant Failures
Dental Implants are one of the latest and most advanced treatment plan for replacing a missing tooth, with such high number of implants being placed, Dental Implant Failure is also seen. The global Dental Implant market is approximately USD $3.6 billion in the year 2020 which is a bit lower due to the COVID-19 pandemic […]
Para Premolar with Gemination – A Rare supernumerary occurrence
A female patient aged around 25 visited our Clinic (Wisdom Super speciality Dental Clinic) with a complain of additional teeth on the inner side of the Lower Jaw obstructing with the Tongue and Speech. On Clinical Examination we have observed that the patient had a supernumerary Premolar or Para Premolar in the 3rd and 4th […]
Talons Cusp – Classifications, Syndromes and Treatment
Talons Cusp is also known as Dens Evaginatus or Eagles Talon which is a developmental anomaly which is characterized by the presence of an extra cusp on the Lingual aspect of the Anterior Teeth. Talons cusp was first reported in 1892 by WH Mitchell. The additional cusp is a result of evagination on the surface of […]
Dry Mouth and Diabetes – What is the Connection? – Xerostomia
Dry Mouth is seen when the Salivary Glands are not able to produce enough Saliva to keep the mouth wet or moist. This is also called as Xerostomia or Hypo-salivation, Mouth Dryness. It can be caused due to various factors one of the most common reasons is as a clinical sign of a systemic disease. […]
Role of Asthma Inhaler in Tooth Decay and Dental Erosion
Use of Anti-asthmatic Inhalers has been linked to Dental Erosion, Dry Mouth, increased risk of caries, periodontal disease and in some cases Oral Candidiasis (due to use of Corticosteriods). The side effects of the inhalers are caused due to the various types of drugs used for Asthma such as – Inhaled corticosteroids, inhaled beta2-agonists, inhaled […]