Fluoride Application at home

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 …

GIC filling

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- …

Difference between Scaling and Curettage

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 …