Type of pain is asked during diagnosis and Dental case history to come to a conclusion based on the nature of the pain on the underlying condition or disease responsible. Different types of pains are characteristic of different types of dental diseases or conditions. It helps us in coming to a initial diagnosis of whether […]
Uses of Endodontic Implants in dentistry
An Endodontic implant is an artificial metallic extension. Of the root structure with the main objective of increasing the root to crown ratio to give the tooth better stability. Endodontic implants should not be confused with post and core procedure it is entirely different for a different purpose. The conditions in which Endodontic implants are […]
False negative pulp response seen in pulp testing in Endodontics
Electric pulp testing is a diagnostic technique used to diagnose the vitality of pulp in a tooth. With electric pulp testing a slight electric stimulus is given on the tooth surface which is coated by an electrolyte, the electrolytes used in electric pulp testing are: Nichollas-colloidal graphite, Grossman tooth paste. The electric probe is used […]
Methods of Steralization of various materials in Dental clinic
Steralization of various materials in dental clinic are very important to maintain proper hygiene and to prevent cross infection from patient to patient or patient to the dentist or dental assistants. In dental clinic there are different types of materials used and because of this all materials cannot be steralized similarly and hence various materials […]
What are Radix Entomolaris and Radix Paramolaris
Definition of Radix Entomolaris: The presence of an additional Distolingual root in mandibular molars is known as the Radix Entomolaris. the extra root is on the lingual side of the roots. Definition of Radix Paramolaris: The presence of an additional Distobuccal root in mandibular molars is known as the Radix Entomolaris. The extra root is […]
Caries Susceptibility of Primary and Permanent Teeth
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. Both Primary and permanent teeth are susceptible to caries. And we are going to see the decreasing order in which teeth are affected with caries separately in both […]
Difference between Preiapical, Lateral Radicular and Residual cysts
Before we know the difference between Periapical, Radicular and Residual cysts, let us know what exactly a Cyst is – A Cyst is a “pathological fluid filled cavity lined by epithelium” . It consists of three parts – Wall or capsule, Epithelial lining and Lumen or Cavity. What is the Difference between Periapical, Radicular and […]
Zinc Poly Carboxylate Cement
Zinc Polycarboxylate cement was the First cement that was developed with the property of an adhesive bond to tooth structure along with some metallic cast restorations. COMPOSITION: Zinc Polycarbolylate cement is available as powder and liquid Also as a Water settable cement in which the polyacrylic acid is a freeze-dried powder that is mixed with […]
What is Barodontalgia
Barodontalgia: Baro – Pressure, Odonto: Teeth, Algia: Pain It is the Pain in the teeth caused due to changes in pressure which may be seen in case of High Altitudes as seen in Pilots and also in Deep sea divers who also see severe changes in pressure which lead to pain in the tooth. Synonyms: […]
Unique and Rare Shapes of Root Canals
In this post we will be uploading all the rare and unique shapes of Root Canals which we can find Dental practice around the World. You can also contribute to this list if you get any case which you think is worth adding to this list – Mail us at (juniordentist@gmail.com) and we will upload […]
Contraindications of Root Canal Treatment
Contraindications of Root canal Treatment or When should Root Canal Treatment not be performed: In case of Acute infection which is not yet treated, for RCT to be performed all the infected tissue has to be removed to make it successful but in case of acute infections, proper disinfection is difficult to obtain. Antibiotic treatment […]
History and Evolution of Pit and Fissure Sealents
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
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 […]
7 ways to prevent Dental Corrosion
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 […]