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... became more cleansable and more saliva is allowed to reach it, thus reminiralization occurred. This discoloration is mostly stain. If you do a longitudinal section in that area (the Dr. showed a picture), then you will see the carious lesion within the enamel is triangular in shape (the base toward ...
... became more cleansable and more saliva is allowed to reach it, thus reminiralization occurred. This discoloration is mostly stain. If you do a longitudinal section in that area (the Dr. showed a picture), then you will see the carious lesion within the enamel is triangular in shape (the base toward ...
Dentine Hypersensivity
... Arginine is a bipolar molecule that interacts with calcium carbonate and promotes the precipitation of calcium and phosphate on the dentine surface. Pro-Argin™ occludes tubules rapidly and effectively to treat the cause of tooth sensitivity. Tubule occlusion is calcium rich and acid resistant. Effic ...
... Arginine is a bipolar molecule that interacts with calcium carbonate and promotes the precipitation of calcium and phosphate on the dentine surface. Pro-Argin™ occludes tubules rapidly and effectively to treat the cause of tooth sensitivity. Tubule occlusion is calcium rich and acid resistant. Effic ...
Erosion - The University of Adelaide
... • Use of ant-acid preparations to neutralise acids, especially from gastric reflux: Meurman and others (1988) studied ‘High Wear Risk Clinic’ patients experiencing endogenous erosion and found ant-acid preparations not very practical or effective when compared with rinsing with water. • Addition o ...
... • Use of ant-acid preparations to neutralise acids, especially from gastric reflux: Meurman and others (1988) studied ‘High Wear Risk Clinic’ patients experiencing endogenous erosion and found ant-acid preparations not very practical or effective when compared with rinsing with water. • Addition o ...
Early Childhood Caries Redux, Part II
... Useful measure of current caries activity Maternal suppression delays transmission and subsequent caries in children High specificity but low sensitivity (Kids who lack cavities have little mutans but kids with cavities may or may not have high mutans) ...
... Useful measure of current caries activity Maternal suppression delays transmission and subsequent caries in children High specificity but low sensitivity (Kids who lack cavities have little mutans but kids with cavities may or may not have high mutans) ...
caries risk assessment and management for the prosthodontic patient
... Toothpaste containing fluoride has been shown to reduce incidence of caries by 20% to 35% depending on both dose and frequency of application.22,54 Standard levels in most toothpastes (1000 to 1100 ppm) will be effective.22 Recommendation: Patients should be encouraged to brush with fluoridated to ...
... Toothpaste containing fluoride has been shown to reduce incidence of caries by 20% to 35% depending on both dose and frequency of application.22,54 Standard levels in most toothpastes (1000 to 1100 ppm) will be effective.22 Recommendation: Patients should be encouraged to brush with fluoridated to ...
Bleaching - Dental Dimensions
... Hydrogen peroxide has been used for many years to bleach teeth. It was usually applied by dentists and used with heat and/or light to stimulate its bleaching action. In recent years, new techniques have allowed patients to apply carbamide peroxide to their teeth at home using custom fitted trays. Al ...
... Hydrogen peroxide has been used for many years to bleach teeth. It was usually applied by dentists and used with heat and/or light to stimulate its bleaching action. In recent years, new techniques have allowed patients to apply carbamide peroxide to their teeth at home using custom fitted trays. Al ...
Anti Cavity Protocol
... production for several more hours!) And by all means, brush, rinse with water, use a pH elevating spray, or chew xylitol gum or mints after you consume sugary or carbohydrate foods or drinks. Today’s dentistry includes treating the underlying cause of the disease, the very bacteria that cause tooth ...
... production for several more hours!) And by all means, brush, rinse with water, use a pH elevating spray, or chew xylitol gum or mints after you consume sugary or carbohydrate foods or drinks. Today’s dentistry includes treating the underlying cause of the disease, the very bacteria that cause tooth ...
Game plan: Time Is Critical To Save Knocked-Out Teeth
... ʺUnfortunately at home playing boys will be boys. You canʹt prevent all accidents. Thatʹs why you need to know the proper steps to take,ʺ said Vokal. ʺWhen Jayceʹs accident happened another dentist ...
... ʺUnfortunately at home playing boys will be boys. You canʹt prevent all accidents. Thatʹs why you need to know the proper steps to take,ʺ said Vokal. ʺWhen Jayceʹs accident happened another dentist ...
safety and efficacy of community water fluoridation is clear
... Note: Opponents of water fluoridation often label fluoride as “toxic” or “poison.” Linus Pauling debunked this assertion in a 1967 article by writing: “In this respect, fluoride ion is similar to many other substances, such as vitamin D, that are harmful in large amounts but are required in small am ...
... Note: Opponents of water fluoridation often label fluoride as “toxic” or “poison.” Linus Pauling debunked this assertion in a 1967 article by writing: “In this respect, fluoride ion is similar to many other substances, such as vitamin D, that are harmful in large amounts but are required in small am ...
Dental caries in the primary dentition
... on the quantity of fermentable carbohydrates consumed but rather on the consistency and frequency of consumption. • The pH of plaque remains at a cariogenic level up to 30 minutes following consumption of carbohydrates • During sleep the protective effect of saliva is minimal because the flow rate i ...
... on the quantity of fermentable carbohydrates consumed but rather on the consistency and frequency of consumption. • The pH of plaque remains at a cariogenic level up to 30 minutes following consumption of carbohydrates • During sleep the protective effect of saliva is minimal because the flow rate i ...
Defects crown of teeth
... Attrition is the loss of teeth structure by mechanical forces from opposing teeth. Dental fluorosis a chronic condition caused by excessive intake of fluorine compounds, marked by mottling of the teeth and, if severe, calcification of the ligaments. Fluorosis is endemic disease and characterized by ...
... Attrition is the loss of teeth structure by mechanical forces from opposing teeth. Dental fluorosis a chronic condition caused by excessive intake of fluorine compounds, marked by mottling of the teeth and, if severe, calcification of the ligaments. Fluorosis is endemic disease and characterized by ...
Etiology, Epidemiology, and Prevention of Dental Disease in Children
... he margin of the gingiva, and brown calculus (c) developing in the sulcus ttached to the tooth. 3) Close-up view of plaque. Biofilm bacteria, which onsists of several species of bacteria (cocci, rods, motile spirochetes), organic material (salivary proteins) and organic matter secreted by the ...
... he margin of the gingiva, and brown calculus (c) developing in the sulcus ttached to the tooth. 3) Close-up view of plaque. Biofilm bacteria, which onsists of several species of bacteria (cocci, rods, motile spirochetes), organic material (salivary proteins) and organic matter secreted by the ...
Guideline on Periodicity of Examination, Preventive Dental Services
... due to changes in habits (eg, diet, home care), oral microflora, or physical condition, risk assessment must be documented and repeated regularly and frequently to maximize effectiveness.11,23 Prophylaxis and topical fluoride treatment The interval for frequency of professional preventive services i ...
... due to changes in habits (eg, diet, home care), oral microflora, or physical condition, risk assessment must be documented and repeated regularly and frequently to maximize effectiveness.11,23 Prophylaxis and topical fluoride treatment The interval for frequency of professional preventive services i ...
CRA Caries risk assessment Professional
... expressing the contribution of different factors on the caries risk for that particular patient21. A cariogram is divided into five colour-coded sectors – green, dark blue, red, light blue and yellow – representing factors that of relevance for caries. These factors are assigned a score based on a s ...
... expressing the contribution of different factors on the caries risk for that particular patient21. A cariogram is divided into five colour-coded sectors – green, dark blue, red, light blue and yellow – representing factors that of relevance for caries. These factors are assigned a score based on a s ...
Originating Committee Review Council Adopted
... treatment can result in exacerbated problems that may lead to the need for more extensive care.21,2930,,34 Early intervention could result in savings of healthcare dollars for individuals, community health care programs, and third party payors.21,29,30,34 Treatment of developing malocclusion Guidanc ...
... treatment can result in exacerbated problems that may lead to the need for more extensive care.21,2930,,34 Early intervention could result in savings of healthcare dollars for individuals, community health care programs, and third party payors.21,29,30,34 Treatment of developing malocclusion Guidanc ...
Keeping Your Teeth and Mouth Healthy
... Tooth and Mouth Problems When plaque hardens, it builds up tartar, a hard, crustlike substance, and causes the gums to become irritated and swollen. This is called gingivitis. If left untreated, the bone and tissue that support the teeth are destroyed, and teeth can be lost. ...
... Tooth and Mouth Problems When plaque hardens, it builds up tartar, a hard, crustlike substance, and causes the gums to become irritated and swollen. This is called gingivitis. If left untreated, the bone and tissue that support the teeth are destroyed, and teeth can be lost. ...
Cracked Teeth / Cracked Tooth Syndrome
... What type of forces cause teeth to crack? Front teeth usually break due to a knock, an accident or during biting. Back teeth can also be fractured from a knock. They are much more likely than front teeth, to crack from forces applied by the jaws slamming together rapidly. This is why sportspeople we ...
... What type of forces cause teeth to crack? Front teeth usually break due to a knock, an accident or during biting. Back teeth can also be fractured from a knock. They are much more likely than front teeth, to crack from forces applied by the jaws slamming together rapidly. This is why sportspeople we ...
Dental Health - New Mexico School Health Manual
... decay. Tooth decay is one of the most common chronic diseases among school aged children. Tooth decay is also preventable. School administrators, nurses, counselors, teachers, students and parents should promote the existence of school-based or school-linked oral health services. The United States S ...
... decay. Tooth decay is one of the most common chronic diseases among school aged children. Tooth decay is also preventable. School administrators, nurses, counselors, teachers, students and parents should promote the existence of school-based or school-linked oral health services. The United States S ...
Hypothyroid Newsletter 09.15.08
... Traditional Medicine has not found a solution for Metabolic Syndrome X except for diet and exercise. Often, diet and exercise alone will not reduce blood pressure, correct diabetes, correct blood lipids, or allow you to lose weight. Metabolic Syndrome X often proceeds to fibromyalgia. Doctors typica ...
... Traditional Medicine has not found a solution for Metabolic Syndrome X except for diet and exercise. Often, diet and exercise alone will not reduce blood pressure, correct diabetes, correct blood lipids, or allow you to lose weight. Metabolic Syndrome X often proceeds to fibromyalgia. Doctors typica ...
Applied Dentistry for the Veterinary Technician
... dental arcade that is closest to the most rostral portion of the midline of the dental arch. Distal refers to the portion of the tooth that is closest to the most caudal portion of the midline of the dental arch. Apical refers to a portion of the tooth closer to the apex, or tip of the root. Coronal ...
... dental arcade that is closest to the most rostral portion of the midline of the dental arch. Distal refers to the portion of the tooth that is closest to the most caudal portion of the midline of the dental arch. Apical refers to a portion of the tooth closer to the apex, or tip of the root. Coronal ...
answers to some “frequently asked questions” about dentistry
... Dental amalgam, or silver filling material, is a mixture of mercury, and an alloy of silver, tin and copper. The release of mercury in silver fillings is so small that it is much less than what patients are exposed to in food, air and water. There are, however, other materials that can be used for r ...
... Dental amalgam, or silver filling material, is a mixture of mercury, and an alloy of silver, tin and copper. The release of mercury in silver fillings is so small that it is much less than what patients are exposed to in food, air and water. There are, however, other materials that can be used for r ...
The History of the Toothbrush
... You should go to the dentist every six months. These bi-annual visits are mainly to prevent tooth decay, gum disease, and other disorders that put teeth and your mouth at risk. Your first consultation will consist of three main parts: dental history, a dental examination, and a professional cleaning ...
... You should go to the dentist every six months. These bi-annual visits are mainly to prevent tooth decay, gum disease, and other disorders that put teeth and your mouth at risk. Your first consultation will consist of three main parts: dental history, a dental examination, and a professional cleaning ...
Water Fluoridation Review - Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council
... There seems to be no doubt that fluoride – in very small amounts – strengthens growing teeth and helps them resist decay. Fluoride toothpaste has been widely used in the UK for the last 30 years and appears to have been a major factor in dental health improvements, nationally. However, what is less ...
... There seems to be no doubt that fluoride – in very small amounts – strengthens growing teeth and helps them resist decay. Fluoride toothpaste has been widely used in the UK for the last 30 years and appears to have been a major factor in dental health improvements, nationally. However, what is less ...