Fluoride is an essential mineral for teeth strengthening hence, most cities including Pune add fluoride to their cities for this same reason. The centres of disease control and prevention believe that water fluoridation are among the top ten public health achievements in recent history. Fluoride application is done where there is less fluoride content in …
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ZOE (Zinc Oxide eugenol) cement is excessively used in dentistry since 1980s, depending on their use they vary widely in their properties. Zinc oxide eugenol cements are of low strength and they are least irritating of all dental cements and are known to have an outbound effect on dentin. Types of zinc oxide eugenol cement …
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Dental Crowns are caps that cover the tooth after root canal treatment or in bridge prosthesis. There are different types of crowns such as metal, ceramic and zirconia crown for Pune people. Zirconia crowns are made up of a very durable type of ceramic material, which is zirconium oxide. Crowns made of zirconia have become …
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Internal tooth bleaching is the process of bleaching or whitening from inside out of the tooth. Unlike tooth whitening, where the bleaching agents are applied on the outside of the tooth, internal bleaching is done from inside out. In cases of caries or trauma, the discoloration begins from inside of the tooth and spreads outward. …
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GIC (Glass Ionomer Cement) is tooth coloured material, which is based on reaction between silicate glass powder and polyacrylic acid. GIC bond chemically to tooth structure and release fluoride for relatively long period. Classification Type I- For luting Type II- For restoration Type III- For liner & bases Type IV- Fissure & sealant Type V- …
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Dental fluorosis is a condition which causes changes in the tooth enamel. It is caused by overexposure of fluoride during first eight years of life, the time where most permanent teeth are being formed. The teeth affected by fluorosis appear mildly discoloured. In severe cases, the teeth may have stains ranging from yellow to dark …
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There is some confusion about the difference between scaling/ polishing and curettage or root planning in Pune. The difference of scaling and curettage is given below: Scaling Scaling is basically the process to remove the dental tartar from the surface of the teeth. Instruments used: Scaler Scaler is used to remove the tartar or plaque …
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Congenitally missing teeth (CMT) is also known as hypodontia. It is a developmental oral condition. If you are born with lesser teeth than average person you have congenitally missing teeth. Congenitally missing teeth can be seen in both milk teeth and permanent teeth. The most common CMT are upper lateral incisors, second premolars and wisdom …
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