Tooth loss is a common problem faced by millions of people. Having good dental hygiene can help to prevent tooth decay, but sometimes teeth are lost anyway. There are several options available to those who wish to fill replace their teeth including bridges and dentures. One recent alternative to conventional bridges and dentures is a procedure called dental implantation. Dental implants are prosthetic teeth that replace missing ones. Dental...more
There are a few times in our lives where an accident occurs and a tooth is broker loose from your gum line. The tooth is salvaged and reconstructed back into your mouth by an oral surgeon. There are some situations, however, in which the tooth is lost or not able to be put back in. The choices are very varied in what can be done to repair the gaping hole in your smile. You have every right to leave it as is as well and continue on with your life...more
These days everybody desires having a lovely smile that is enhanced by beautiful white teeth. However, as a way to obtain this lovely smile and great teeth, you must properly maintain your teeth. This maintenance of one's teeth is referred to as dental care. Do bear in mind that dental care involves both dentistry and oral hygiene. Oral hygiene...more
When we talk of dental instruments or dental loupes the first thing that comes to our in driven mind is teeth. saying that wont be wrong that some of our body parts, are to be operated or looked after with great care and for treating them or operating them you need some specific instruments so that you can easily and clearly visualize the parts...more
Dental handpiece reduction gearA modular reduction gear for a dental handpiece comprises an input shaft coupled to the driving motor and provided with a pinion constituting the sun wheel of an epicyclic gear of which the planet carrier is rigid with the adjacent end of the output shaft transmitting the rotary motion to the dental instrument, the carrier supporting three planet pins having mounted thereon for free rotary motion three planet pinions meshing with the sun pinion and with a fixed toothed annulus clamped between the pair of sockets constituting the body of the dental high speed handpiece.This dental equipment relates to a reduction gear for dental hand tool holders or handpieces, of the type comprising an input shaft driven from the motor and an output shaft for transmitting the rotary motion to an instrument, in particular to a burr, both input and output shafts being mounted in mutual alignment within the body of the handpiece consisting of two sockets secured to each other. Reduction gears are widely used in the field of dental handpieces whenever it is desired to increase the torque available at the instrument. Thus for instance, a gear type reducer is known wherein...more
As with most aspects of aging, prevention is always best to avoid serious problems later down the road. A number of dental problems are preventable with good daily mouth care. If dental problems are caught early they are usually inexpensive and easy...more
The duties of a dental assistant can vary but for the most part include caring for patients by preparing them for treatment, making them comfortable in the dental chair, and obtaining medical records. A dental assistant may also assist the dentist...more
If you have encountered tooth loss, you may want to consider talking to your dentist about the benefits of dental implants. Implants are essentially tooth replacements, used to remedy tooth loss in a number of different circumstances.While there are...more
Sparkling white teeth are the most significant facet of perfect smile. However, most of the individual are not hopeful to have those two sets of fit teeth. However, thanks to modern day dentistry and it's creation of dental implant procedure! A...more
Be prepared to tell your dentist about any signs of problems, such as sensitive teeth. If you are nervous, don't bluff: your dentist and staff are trained in putting patients at ease.General Dental Hygiene and Dental Visits By: Sara Goldstein ...more
And because implants can't decay, with proper care, those smiles are designed to last a lifetime.Exactly What Is a Dental Implant? By: Dr. Thomas Streko About the Author Westfield, New Jersey cosmetic dentist Dr. Thomas Streko...more