Ceramics or Porcelains are chemically intimate mixtures of metallic and non metallic elements, that allow ionic (K2O) and/or covalent bonding (SiO2) to occur. The most common ceramics used in dentistry are alloys of 3 main metallic oxides (SiO2, Al2O3, K2O). Composition of Dental Ceramics and Dental Porcelain: 1) Feldspar: 60 to 80%. this is a […]
A 20 Min Test to Detect Oral Cancer on its way
Researchers from the University of Sheffield in the United Kingdom and researchers from Rice University are working on a mode of Diagnosis for Oral cancer which will minimize the amount of time taken for the diagnosis of Oral Cancer, to as low as 20 mins. Procedure: The Dentist himself will collect Stem Cells from the […]
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 […]
Street Dentistry
Courtesy : Christian Luna – Flickr Street Dentistry has been prevalent from a very long time, even before Professional Dentistry has been introduced into the world. Road side dentists have been preferred by the Poor who are unable to bear the prices of Professional Dentists. In-spite of the unhygienic conditions and lack of professional degree. […]
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 […]
Corrosion – In Dentistry
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” […]
DCI Trying to Increase PG seats for the relief of BDS graduates
Dental Council of India acting chairman Mahesh Verma was concerned about the low number of PG seats for Dental Students which is 40% of the PG seats of Medical field. The fact that there are just 9 branches in Dentistry for PG and 32 in medical play a key role in the number of seats. […]
Dentists have the highest paying jobs in America
Dentist Profession has a very high pay and in fact the highest paid Job in America. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics there are 10 Jobs which have been stated as the top 10 earning jobs in the Country of America. And to the delight of Everyone we know Dental Surgeons have the highest […]
Focal Epithelial Hyperplasia
Definition: A cutaneous condition characterized by multiple papillary or sessile areas of the oral mucosa and white to pinkish papules that occur diffusely in the oral cavity. It is caused by the human papilloma virus types 13 and 32. Synonyms – Heck’s Disease, Multifocal papilloma Etiology: HPV – 13 & 32 Recently known to be […]
Comed-k 2012 MDS Entrance questions paper with answers
Comed-k 2012 MDS Entrance questions paper with answers marked. The question paper is scanned and uploaded with the correct answers rounded up as per the key given by comed-k officials. (This upload of the question paper is just to help the students and not for any personal or financial use)
Gingival Cyst of Adults and Newborn
Gingival Cyst is a small superficial cyst which is found in the alveolar mucosa, and as the name suggests it does not involve the alveolar bone. Gingival cysts are of 2 types: Gingival (Alveolar) Cyst of Newborn Gingival cyst of the Adult Gingival (Alveolar) Cyst of the Newborn: Gingival cyst of the newborn is a […]
Primordial Cyst
Definition of Primordial Cyst: A Odontogenic cyst developing from the stellate reticulum which is formed in place of a tooth. Etiology: Develops through liquefaction and cystic degeneration of stellate reticulum of enamel organ before any calcified enamel or dentine is formed. Usually it may develop from a normal tooth germ, which may be clinically missing […]
How to Select Dental Articulators for Fabrication of Complete Denture
Definition of Dental Articulator: A mechanical device which represents the temporomandibular joint and the jaw members to which maxillary and mandibular casts may be attached to simulate jaw movements. How to Select Dental Articulators for Fabrication of Complete Denture If occlusal contacts are to be perfected in centric occlusion only, a simple sturdy hinge type […]
What are Dental Articulators
Definition of Dental Articulator: A mechanical device which represents the temporomandibular joint and the jaw members to which maxillary and mandibular casts may be attached to simulate jaw movements. Uses of Dental Articulators: To hold opposing casts in a predetermined fixed relationship. To open and close To produce border intraborder diagnostic sliding motions To diagnose […]