TOOTH IS THE ONLY BODY PART, WHICH CANNOT REPAIR ITSELF

WHAT IS LASER DENTISTRY? The term LASER is an acronym for ‘Light Amplification by the Stimulated Emission of Radiation’ and has been used in dentistry since 1960. The instrument creates light energy in a very narrow and focused beam. This laser light produces a reaction when it hits tissue, allowing it to remove or shape the tissue. HOW MANY TYPES OF LASER ARE THERE? Lasers used in dental practice can be classified by various methods:  According to the lasing medium used,   Gas laser   Solid laser  According to tissue applicability,  Hard tissue : Used on the tooth structures Soft tissue: Used on the gums, gingiva, tongue, etc WHAT ARE THE DENTAL USES OF LASERS? WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF LASER OVER OTHER TECHNIQUES? Decreased bleeding since it promotes blood clotting Decreases the need for sutures post operation With some procedures anesthesia may be unnecessary ...

 How Do Dental Implants Work?   Dental implants are unlike any other restoration. Other prosthetics attach to neighboring teeth or the surface of your gums. While many people’s oral needs are served by dental bridges and dentures, the prosthetics never fully replace the feeling and function of natural teeth. Only restoration that functions like a natural tooth are dental implants. The key to the stability of this tooth-replacement option is the titanium post that is placed in your jawbone near the location of your missing tooth root. The implant replaces the tooth root. This restorative treatment gives many health benefits. Roots of tooth promote bone growth and help prevent jawbone atrophy. If you have one or more missing teeth and have not sought dental implants, you are in danger of losing precious jawbone density. Over time, the loss of jawbone tissue can complicate your candidacy for receiving dental implants. If you recently lost a tooth or are ...

SINGLE - SITTING ROOT CANAL TREATMENT WHAT IS SINGLE - SITTING ROOT CANAL TREATMENT? Single sitting RCT is completed in one appointment only using advanced endodontic technology . WHEN IS SINGLE - SITTING ROOT CANAL TREATMENT ADVISED?   Cases which do not involve excessive pain swelling or infection BENEFITS OF SINGLE - SITTING ROOT CANAL TREATMENT ·          Completed in just one visit ·          Less time consuming ·          Minimum bacterial contamination ·          Higher patient convenience

How Do Dental Implants Work? Dental implants are unlike any other restoration. Other prosthetics attach to neighboring teeth or the surface of your gums. While many people’s oral needs are served by dental bridges and dentures, the prosthetics never fully replace the feeling and function of natural teeth. Only restoration that functions like a natural tooth are dental implants. The key to the stability of this tooth-replacement option is the titanium post that is placed in your jawbone near the location of your missing tooth root. The implant replaces the tooth root. This restorative treatment gives many health benefits. Roots of tooth promote bone growth and help prevent jawbone atrophy. If you have one or more missing teeth and have not sought dental implants, you are in danger of losing precious jawbone density. Over time, the loss of jawbone tissue can complicate your candidacy for receiving dental implants. If you recently lost a tooth or are about to undergo ...

A tooth must be saved and extraction should be the last option. Disadvantages of Extraction 1 .  Unsightly gaps and spaces between teeth 2. Can also make chewing more difficult 3. Adjacent or opposing teeth may sometimes driftinto the empty space, causing bite or gum problems. 4.  Can lead to increase bone loss                                                                      To save carious damaged tooth RCT is the procedure which helps to conserve it. STEPS OF RCT UP TO POST AND CORE WITH CROWN ·         Importance of crown 1.   Structural support 2. Protection 3. Preservation 4. Durability 5. Realistic appearance ·       ...