Oral Microbiology and Immunology
... Regulation of the microbiota and the oral ecosystems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 Adhesion and mechanical retention. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 Nutrients and energy supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
... Regulation of the microbiota and the oral ecosystems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 Adhesion and mechanical retention. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 Nutrients and energy supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
4175 Dental Xrays Consumer 2012.indd
... to 12 months consisting of bitewing and select individual films Bitewing X-rays every 18 or a panoramic X-ray to 36 months Bitewing X-rays every six Bitewing X-rays every 24 to 18 months to 36 months ...
... to 12 months consisting of bitewing and select individual films Bitewing X-rays every 18 or a panoramic X-ray to 36 months Bitewing X-rays every six Bitewing X-rays every 24 to 18 months to 36 months ...
fantastic floss - Delta Dental of Arkansas
... from this activity: Dental floss can do a much better job of removing food from between your teeth than a toothbrush alone can do. It’s important to brush your teeth two times a day for two minutes (and read for 20 minutes) and floss at least once per day to ensure that all food particles are remove ...
... from this activity: Dental floss can do a much better job of removing food from between your teeth than a toothbrush alone can do. It’s important to brush your teeth two times a day for two minutes (and read for 20 minutes) and floss at least once per day to ensure that all food particles are remove ...
Anterior dental crossbite correction using a simple fixed appliance
... 3. An apical position of the tooth in crossbite that is the same as it would be in normal occlusion 4. A Class I occlusion. There are many possible approaches to the treatment of a simple anterior dental crossbite. The following treatment approaches have been recommended for simple anterior dental c ...
... 3. An apical position of the tooth in crossbite that is the same as it would be in normal occlusion 4. A Class I occlusion. There are many possible approaches to the treatment of a simple anterior dental crossbite. The following treatment approaches have been recommended for simple anterior dental c ...
rowland-oct17-dental lecture
... • It is a soothing antiseptic and mild topical anesthetic that usually does not sting or burn and is more acceptable to children. • Have patient swish and hold 5-10 ml of 30 seconds before spitting out. Use as needed. ...
... • It is a soothing antiseptic and mild topical anesthetic that usually does not sting or burn and is more acceptable to children. • Have patient swish and hold 5-10 ml of 30 seconds before spitting out. Use as needed. ...
Periodontal Surgery
... requirement, and numerous postoperative visits are insisted upon to ensure frequent and complete removal of bacteria. How much will it hurt? Of course, some soreness is normal the first day or so after periodontal surgery. Many persons, however, have very little discomfort. A more common complaint a ...
... requirement, and numerous postoperative visits are insisted upon to ensure frequent and complete removal of bacteria. How much will it hurt? Of course, some soreness is normal the first day or so after periodontal surgery. Many persons, however, have very little discomfort. A more common complaint a ...
Tooth Ankylosis and its Orthodontic Implications
... Diagnosis is usually based on clinical findings. An ankylosed tooth usually has its occlusal surface being below the functional occlusal plane and usually found to be immobile.18 A tooth that reached the occlusal and later drops out of occlusion should be considered ankylosed.15,16,19 There is also ...
... Diagnosis is usually based on clinical findings. An ankylosed tooth usually has its occlusal surface being below the functional occlusal plane and usually found to be immobile.18 A tooth that reached the occlusal and later drops out of occlusion should be considered ankylosed.15,16,19 There is also ...
Dental Emergencies - Calgary Emergency Medicine
... Avulsed primary teeth should not be reimplanted to avoid damage to underlying teeth Primary teeth have more pulp and less dentin and are more at risk for infection Luxations in young children are at greater risk of avulsion and aspiration – consider urgent dental splinting. Enamel injuries can ...
... Avulsed primary teeth should not be reimplanted to avoid damage to underlying teeth Primary teeth have more pulp and less dentin and are more at risk for infection Luxations in young children are at greater risk of avulsion and aspiration – consider urgent dental splinting. Enamel injuries can ...
I Effects Of Smoking On The Mouth I Smoke Signals
... What happens to my mouth when I smoke? Smoking reduces blood flow and the supply of vital nutrients to your gums, including vitamin C. Without the proper nutrients, you can develop gum disease, bone loss, and even tooth loss. This is because smoking triggers the accumulation of bacteria in plaque. S ...
... What happens to my mouth when I smoke? Smoking reduces blood flow and the supply of vital nutrients to your gums, including vitamin C. Without the proper nutrients, you can develop gum disease, bone loss, and even tooth loss. This is because smoking triggers the accumulation of bacteria in plaque. S ...
safety and efficacy of community water fluoridation is clear
... “Adjusting the level of fluoride in drinking water first used fluoride as a preventative for tooth decay in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Fluoridation of drinking water has been used successfully in the United States for more than 50 years.” 15 ...
... “Adjusting the level of fluoride in drinking water first used fluoride as a preventative for tooth decay in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Fluoridation of drinking water has been used successfully in the United States for more than 50 years.” 15 ...
State of TN Cigna Dental Care (*DHMO) Patient
... child under the age of 7 by calling Customer Service at 1.800.Cigna24 to get a list of Network Pediatric Dentists in your area. Coverage for treatment by a Pediatric Dentist ends on your child’s 7th birthday; however, exceptions for medical reasons may be considered on an individual basis. Your Netw ...
... child under the age of 7 by calling Customer Service at 1.800.Cigna24 to get a list of Network Pediatric Dentists in your area. Coverage for treatment by a Pediatric Dentist ends on your child’s 7th birthday; however, exceptions for medical reasons may be considered on an individual basis. Your Netw ...
- Journal of Dental Materials and Techniques
... The inflammatory reaction of gingival tissue can often be detected among patients wearing fixed orthodontic appliances (11,12). The lack of adequate oral hygiene in these patients is presented as the main cause of bacterial plaque accumulation, increased number of bacterial colonies and consequent i ...
... The inflammatory reaction of gingival tissue can often be detected among patients wearing fixed orthodontic appliances (11,12). The lack of adequate oral hygiene in these patients is presented as the main cause of bacterial plaque accumulation, increased number of bacterial colonies and consequent i ...
The Expanding Aligner Market
... contact surface pressure points (Figure 1A) enables refined tooth movement without the risk of distortion during placement of the aligner(s) which may occur with broader contact surfaces (Figure 1B) and may result in unintended, or a lack of intended, tooth movement. Successful tooth movement is ...
... contact surface pressure points (Figure 1A) enables refined tooth movement without the risk of distortion during placement of the aligner(s) which may occur with broader contact surfaces (Figure 1B) and may result in unintended, or a lack of intended, tooth movement. Successful tooth movement is ...
magazine - UCSF School of Dentistry
... ocated on the fourth floor of the Dental Clinics Building at 707 Parnassus Ave., the pre-clinical simulation laboratory space has been a major part of the education of generations of dental students since it opened in 1980. Over the intervening decades, the lab has been incrementally upgraded with t ...
... ocated on the fourth floor of the Dental Clinics Building at 707 Parnassus Ave., the pre-clinical simulation laboratory space has been a major part of the education of generations of dental students since it opened in 1980. Over the intervening decades, the lab has been incrementally upgraded with t ...
The Art and Science of General Dental Practice
... 1996, also working in the Unit of Restorative Dentistry at the University of Manchester. Principal activities include the treatment of patients often referred because of tooth wear, being Course Director of a Masters Course specifically designed for general dental practitioners (currently with 35 st ...
... 1996, also working in the Unit of Restorative Dentistry at the University of Manchester. Principal activities include the treatment of patients often referred because of tooth wear, being Course Director of a Masters Course specifically designed for general dental practitioners (currently with 35 st ...
DrBenacka-Stomatology.13.Dec.2010
... classified as primary, stemming from multiple myeloma or an idiopathic disease, or as secondary, stemming from a chronic or inflammatory disease process Symptoms: affects the skin, heart, tongue, and GI tract, while the secondary form, although more common, has no cutaneous manifestations. Oral sy.: ...
... classified as primary, stemming from multiple myeloma or an idiopathic disease, or as secondary, stemming from a chronic or inflammatory disease process Symptoms: affects the skin, heart, tongue, and GI tract, while the secondary form, although more common, has no cutaneous manifestations. Oral sy.: ...
A Contemporary Review of White Spot Lesions
... Given the high risk of WSL in patients who display poor oral hygiene prior to the initiation of orthodontic treatment, it is imperative that baseline plaque scores be improved to acceptable levels before appliance placement. Tooth brushing and flossing are more difficult and time consuming in patients ...
... Given the high risk of WSL in patients who display poor oral hygiene prior to the initiation of orthodontic treatment, it is imperative that baseline plaque scores be improved to acceptable levels before appliance placement. Tooth brushing and flossing are more difficult and time consuming in patients ...
Mouthwash Effectiveness Against Oral Bacteria
... and peptides hydrolyzed by gram-negative bacteria, and alkaline environment” (McDowell and Kassebaum 1993). Tooth decay is another negative result of oral bacteria. “Sugars and other fermentable carbohydrates, after being hydrolyzed by salivary amylase, provide substrate for the actions of oral bact ...
... and peptides hydrolyzed by gram-negative bacteria, and alkaline environment” (McDowell and Kassebaum 1993). Tooth decay is another negative result of oral bacteria. “Sugars and other fermentable carbohydrates, after being hydrolyzed by salivary amylase, provide substrate for the actions of oral bact ...
ANTIBIOTIC ENDODONTIC FIBERS
... the complex anatomy of the root canal system, as well as the fact that many viable bacteria are present but cannot be removed from dentinal tubules, where they may penetrate up to 1 mm into dentin. Residual bacteria, particularly Porphyromonas and Prevotella sp. may cause acute reinfections (‘flare- ...
... the complex anatomy of the root canal system, as well as the fact that many viable bacteria are present but cannot be removed from dentinal tubules, where they may penetrate up to 1 mm into dentin. Residual bacteria, particularly Porphyromonas and Prevotella sp. may cause acute reinfections (‘flare- ...
schedule of benefits
... There are other factors that impact how your plan works and those are included here in the Exclusions & Limitations; please review them before your first dental appointment. It is important to discuss all recommended procedures with your provider prior to treatment. The following co-payments apply o ...
... There are other factors that impact how your plan works and those are included here in the Exclusions & Limitations; please review them before your first dental appointment. It is important to discuss all recommended procedures with your provider prior to treatment. The following co-payments apply o ...
IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS)
... important role in Asperger Syndrome [4]. In this case, the father’s having AS supports the likelihood that the child’s was primarily due to genetic transmission. The characteristic features of AS include severe impairment in reciprocal social interaction, all-absorbing narrow interests, imposition o ...
... important role in Asperger Syndrome [4]. In this case, the father’s having AS supports the likelihood that the child’s was primarily due to genetic transmission. The characteristic features of AS include severe impairment in reciprocal social interaction, all-absorbing narrow interests, imposition o ...
CDHO Factsheet Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
... onions; caffeinated, alcoholic, or carbonated beverages; and fried, fatty, spicy, or acid-containing2 foods); and not smoking . ■ The dental hygienist may apply topical fluoride to strengthen teeth. ■ Treatment for tooth sensitivity may include desensitizing agents for in office and/or home use. ■ W ...
... onions; caffeinated, alcoholic, or carbonated beverages; and fried, fatty, spicy, or acid-containing2 foods); and not smoking . ■ The dental hygienist may apply topical fluoride to strengthen teeth. ■ Treatment for tooth sensitivity may include desensitizing agents for in office and/or home use. ■ W ...
IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS)
... Periodontitis is defined as an inflammation of the periodontium caused by a complex reaction initiated when subgingival polymicrobial plaque bacteria are in close contact with the epithelium of the gingival sulcus. Tissue destruction arises from toxins and enzymes produced by the bacteria and from h ...
... Periodontitis is defined as an inflammation of the periodontium caused by a complex reaction initiated when subgingival polymicrobial plaque bacteria are in close contact with the epithelium of the gingival sulcus. Tissue destruction arises from toxins and enzymes produced by the bacteria and from h ...
Evaluation and Comparison of Bacterial Growth in the
... This study did not support my hypothesis that using Crest Whitestrips® would inhibit the growth of bacteria in the oral cavity. According to the data analysis, there were no significant differences in bacterial concentrations between using and not using Crest Whitestrips® (t=2.16; d.f.=13; p=0.28). ...
... This study did not support my hypothesis that using Crest Whitestrips® would inhibit the growth of bacteria in the oral cavity. According to the data analysis, there were no significant differences in bacterial concentrations between using and not using Crest Whitestrips® (t=2.16; d.f.=13; p=0.28). ...
Remineralisation of teeth
Remineralisation of teeth is a process in which minerals are returned to the molecular structure of the tooth itself. Teeth are (often) porous, allowing fluids and demineralisation beneath the surface of the tooth. When demineralised, these pores become larger.