what are dental inlays? Inlays in dentistry are a form of indirect restorations or fillings used when the back teeth are too damaged to support a basic filling, but not so severely that it needs a crown. Indirect fillings, in contrast to direct fillings, are fabricated in the laboratory and then bonded to the teeth. …
Teeth whitening treatments are cosmetic procedures to whiten teeth by removal of stains or discolouration of teeth to restore their natural color. Whitening treatments are the simplest and most cost-effective way to brighten and whiten the teeth and get rid of stains but not all stains are removed by bleaching (discussed later). So it is …
In office bleaching and other bleaching methods are the simplest and inexpensive way to whiten the teeth and improve your smile. Other treatments include crown, veneers, macroabrasion and microabrasion. Crown and veneer involve the removal of a natural tooth material and placing a prosthesis over the prepared teeth. These treatments are also comparatively more expensive …
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Amalgam and composite fillings are the most widely used direct filling materials by dentists to restore teeth. Direct fillings are the fillings where the material is mixed at the chair side, followed by its placement, carving and polishing into the prepared cavity. Composition of dental amalgam Dental amalgam is a mixture of metals, consisting of …
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Composite fillings are the tooth-coloured fillings given in the teeth that show signs and symptoms of tooth decay. They are also used for cosmetic improvements of the smile by changing the colour of the teeth or reshaping disfigured teeth. What are composite fillings made of? Composite fillings are composed of hard, filler particles (finely ground glass, quartz …
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Braces are placed on teeth to straighten them. There are several reasons to seek orthodontic treatment. Aesthetics, speech, breathing or chewing problems are the on the commonest. The American Association of Orthodontics (AAO) recommends that initial orthodontic evaluation shall occur at age 7. In the majority of cases, orthodontic treatment isn’t required at this young age. …
Braces are appliances that are put on the teeth to align them. They are composed of three main components; bands, brackets and archwire. Bands are ring-shaped metallic components bonded to four first molars in the mouth. It has a central tube that provides support to the archwire. Brackets are square or rectangular-shaped components that are …
Bleeding gums is a primary symptom of gum disease. The other systems are redness, swelling (loss of orange peel appearance of healthy gums) pain, bad breath, metallic taste and difficulty in chewing. There are numerous causes of bleeding gums. The bleeding gums can occur as a result of bad oral hygiene or secondary to systemic …
Tartar on teeth is the plaque that has undergone mineralization. It is a yellow calcified mass tightly bound to the surface of the teeth and prostheses such as dentures, bridges or implants. It is also known as dental calculus or calculus. It is not necessary that every plaque deposit mineralizes but, all tartar on teeth …
Everyone wants to have perfect teeth with a beautiful and symmetrical smile. A smile is an important part of a personality. Half of the Americans belief that smile is the most memorable feature after first meeting someone. The opinion about smile is subjective and this fact cannot be denied that beauty lies in the eye …