Eyeteeth

Eyeteeth are the four upper and lower canine or eye teeth. The eyeteeth are those teeth that are directly under the eye and are long pointed canines. The eyeteeth erupt at 14 to 20 months for the first set and at 11 to 12 years of age for the second set. Canines are teeth that are prese ...Continue Reading

Eyeteeth

Eyeteeth are the four upper and lower canine or eye teeth. The eyeteeth are those teeth that are directly under the eye and are long pointed canines. The eyeteeth erupt at 14 to 20 months for the first set and at 11 to 12 years of age for the second set. Canines are teeth that are prese ...Continue Reading

Dentin

Dentin is the most abundant dental tissue determines the size and shape of teeth. Dentin is a bone-like substance that is formed by odontoblast cell which make up most of the structure the tooth. Dentin is found just under the enamel in the crown and under the cementum in the root. The u ...Continue Reading

Dentin

Dentin is the most abundant dental tissue determines the size and shape of teeth. Dentin is a bone-like substance that is formed by odontoblast cell which make up most of the structure the tooth. Dentin is found just under the enamel in the crown and under the cementum in the root. The u ...Continue Reading

Dentition

Dentition is the development of teeth and their arrangement in the mouth. Humans have up to four distinct types of teeth the incisor the canine the premolar and the molar. Incisors (Cutting teeth) - these are the front most teeth in the jaw and are primarily used for the initial biting ...Continue Reading

Dentition

Dentition is the development of teeth and their arrangement in the mouth. Humans have up to four distinct types of teeth the incisor the canine the premolar and the molar. Incisors (Cutting teeth) - these are the front most teeth in the jaw and are primarily used for the initial biting ...Continue Reading

Denture

A denture is a removable replacement for missing teeth. A denture is made of acrylic resin sometimes in combination with various metals and comes in two types; complete denture or partial denture. Complete dentures replace all the teeth while a partial denture fills in the spaces created ...Continue Reading

Denture

A denture is a removable replacement for missing teeth. A denture is made of acrylic resin sometimes in combination with various metals and comes in two types; complete denture or partial denture. Complete dentures replace all the teeth while a partial denture fills in the spaces created ...Continue Reading

Dental Trauma

Dental trauma is any injury to any part of the mouth such as the teeth lips gums tongue and jawbones. Sports car accidents physical fights hard foods and too-hot liquids are all potential causes of dental traumas. Broken or knocked-out teeth are the most common mouth injury. The symptom ...Continue Reading

Dental Trauma

Dental trauma is any injury to any part of the mouth such as the teeth lips gums tongue and jawbones. Sports car accidents physical fights hard foods and too-hot liquids are all potential causes of dental traumas. Broken or knocked-out teeth are the most common mouth injury. The symptom ...Continue Reading

Dental Implant

A dental implant is an artificial tooth root surgically placed directly into the jawbone where a tooth is missing. Once the implant has healed a bridge or replacement tooth will be attached to the artificial root. Implants provide a good alternative to crowns and bridges due to the fact ...Continue Reading

Dental Implant

A dental implant is an artificial tooth root surgically placed directly into the jawbone where a tooth is missing. Once the implant has healed a bridge or replacement tooth will be attached to the artificial root. Implants provide a good alternative to crowns and bridges due to the fact ...Continue Reading

Dental Chart

A dental chart is used to measure the depth of gum pockets around the teeth. It is a way of noting abnormal clinical and radiographic findings as a permanent part of the patient's dental record. Recording the condition of all teeth as well as soft and hard tissues is necessary for a num ...Continue Reading

Dental Chart

A dental chart is used to measure the depth of gum pockets around the teeth. It is a way of noting abnormal clinical and radiographic findings as a permanent part of the patient's dental record. Recording the condition of all teeth as well as soft and hard tissues is necessary for a num ...Continue Reading

Dental Crowns General Information

Dental crowns, also known as dental caps, cover damaged or discolored teeth. Crowns cover the entire tooth, starting at the gum line. They are usually made of gold, porcelain or a combination of both. Though crowns can be used to improve the appearance of a tooth, they are not primarily cosmetic de ...Continue Reading

Dental Crowns General Information

Dental crowns, also known as dental caps, cover damaged or discolored teeth. Crowns cover the entire tooth, starting at the gum line. They are usually made of gold, porcelain or a combination of both. Though crowns can be used to improve the appearance of a tooth, they are not primarily cosmetic de ...Continue Reading

Dental Amalgam

Amalgam is the most common material used for fillings. Also known as silver filling it is a mixture of mercury and an alloy of silver tin and copper. Mercury makes up about 45-50 percent of the compound and is used to bind the metals together and to provide a strong hard durable filling. ...Continue Reading

Dental Amalgam

Amalgam is the most common material used for fillings. Also known as silver filling it is a mixture of mercury and an alloy of silver tin and copper. Mercury makes up about 45-50 percent of the compound and is used to bind the metals together and to provide a strong hard durable filling. ...Continue Reading

Curettage

Curettage is the removal of dead inner tissue from a gum pocket. In dentistry there are different types of curettage procedures and these are outlined below. Gingival curettage: This is the removal with a curet (a spoon-shaped instrument for removing material from the wall of a cavity or ...Continue Reading

Curettage

Curettage is the removal of dead inner tissue from a gum pocket. In dentistry there are different types of curettage procedures and these are outlined below. Gingival curettage: This is the removal with a curet (a spoon-shaped instrument for removing material from the wall of a cavity or ...Continue Reading

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