It is a type of Benign Tumor of Epithelial Tissue origin. The Squamous papilloma is associated with Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) types 6, 11. This Tumor is of low virulance i.e it is not contagious. Differential Diagnosis: Veruca Vulgaris Focal Papillary Hyperplasia Clinical Features: The Papilloma shows Exophytic growth. Numerous small finger like projections which […]
Benign Tumors of Epithelial Origin
The benign tumors are a result of non harmful or non malignant uncontrolled multiplication of cells, which form a mass and are considered as tumours. Benign tumours do not have the ability to metastasize to other regions of the body or to invade any adjacent tissue and they grow in size at the location which they […]
Tumors of the Oral Cavity
Tumours are in general uncontrolled multiplication of cells which result in a tumour. The origin or the tumours can be any of the four mentioned below like Epithelial, Connective tissue, Muscle tissue or Nerve tissue and the tumours can be Benign or Malignant based on various factors. It is important to identify the tumours in […]
Learn about Dentistry in an Animated way
Here i go again writing about Dental sites which i think are worth visiting, this site here is a beautiful piece of art along with education i liked this site particulary because it has the subject which is showed in an animated way which makes everyone take intrest in learning. It has a good number […]
Silicone Elastomeric Impression materials
CONDENSATION SILICONES It was the first type of silicone impression material. Also known as conventional silicones. Setting occurs in room temp , so called as RTV silicones. Composition: Base paste Polydimethyl siloxane (hydroxy terminated) Colloidal silica or micro sized metal oxide filler putty viscosity – 60-70% medium viscosity – 35-75 % low viscosity – 5-15% […]
Polysulfide Elastomeric Impression materials
POLYSULFIDE ELASTOMERIC IMPRESSION MATERIAL: First elastomeric impression material to be introduced, also known as mercaptan / thymol, it is a type of Rubber based impression material Supplied as Base paste (white) Accelerator (brown/grey) Available in 3 viscosities: Light bodied Medium bodied Heavy bodied Composition: Base paste: Liquid polysulfide polymer […]
Elastomeric Impression Materials
Elastomeric Impression materials: These are basically synthetic rubber based materials which were initially called as Rubber Impression materials but currently they are known as Non aqueous Elastomeric Impression materials. Classification of Elastomeric Impression materials: Till now the elastomeric impression materials are divided into 3 types based on the material used 1. Polyether 2. Polysulfide 3. […]
Steps for a Perfect Dental Impression
As i mentioned already in the earlier post the Guidelines to the Perfect Impression this post is just an addition where the precautions to be taken are given in a different was so that it is easy for the Dental assistant and the Clinician to get a perfect dental impression. Tips for the Dental Assistant […]
Hand Hygiene in Dentistry
Hand Hygiene is achieved by handwash, which is the primary means of infection control in dentistry in fact any surgical procedure. In Dentistry Hands are the parts of the body which are the most exposed to the site of operation, the site of operation is the place where chances of transmission of diseases is the […]
Infection control in Dental Clinics
This post is based on the line which i have used the most in this site ” Prevention is Better Than Cure “ Infection Control in our Dental clinics and protecting ourselves from the infective agents which the patients might carry is the primary requirement in any successful Dental Clinic, as we encounter different kinds […]
Grow your own teeth even after 50
According to some scientists the use of dentures in patients is going be a thing of the past, replacing the artificial prosthesis are a group of cells which will be placed in the empty sockets where the teeth are missing and we can see growth of our own teeth within a span of few months […]
Scientists Grow Teeth in Lab using Stem cells
Earlier it was the growth of organs in the lab, but now it the stem cell research is also helping the dentists by growing new teeth in the laboratory, which can be made according to our need i mean the dimensions and the size of the teeth can be made for our needs. Researchers at […]
Causes of a Toothache
Toothache which many do not know is the most painful among all the pains in the human body, the excruciating pain makes life hell. Toothache: It is also know and Odontalgia ( Odonto-Tooth, Algia-Pain ) , it means pain in the tooth. Most of the times the cause of the pain is not in the […]
Is Amalgam Filling Dangerous? See Peter Ward Chief Executive of the BDA Answer it
Amalgam Filling is the most commonly done restoration around the world, and there have been speculations on whether it is dangerous or not, So here is a T.V Interview with Peter Ward Chief Executive of the British Dental Association answering the Question The other Questions were 1) Do you accept that Mercury is a toxin? […]