Dental

Orthodontic Metal BracesOrthodontic metal braces or dental braces are the fixed appliances used to correct malocclusion and to straighten the teeth. They are used for the correction of occlusal discrepancies like open bite, over bite, over jet, cross bite, crooked teeth and various other malocclusions.Metal braces are silver or gold in color and have two components:·             Brackets: these are bonded to teeth·         ...

CrownIt is a tooth-shaped "cap", which is put over a tooth, to cover the tooth to restore its strength, shape and size, and enhance its appearance.Why is a dental crown required?For protecting a weak tooth (for example, from decay) from shattering or to hold jointly areas of a cracked toothTo restore a severely worn down tooth or an already broken tooth or a toothTo support and cover a tooth with a huge filling when there is not plenty of tooth leftTo hold a dental bridge in positionTo...

Dental ImplantsThis is an artificial tooth root, which is put into your jaw to hold a bridge or a replacement tooth. A dental implant might be an alternative for those who have lost a tooth or teeth because of an injury, periodontal disease, or periodontal, or some other cause.Kinds of dental implants• Endosteal (in the bone): This is the most often used kind of implant. The various kinds are blades, screws or cylinders, surgically inserted into the jawbone. Each implant holds several prost...

What are Dental Bridges? Dental Bridges are dental replacements given to a patient when one or more teeth are missing from an arch but the others remain in a good state of health. They are fixed partial dentures which are made by taking support from the healthy teeth on either side of the missing tooth. The teeth which provide support for the construction of the bridge are known as abutment teeth while the artificial tooth or teeth that replace the space created due to teeth loss are referr...

Complete DenturesWhat are Complete Dentures?Complete dentures or Full dentures are removable appliances that are used for the replacement of all missing teeth in one or both of the dental arches of a patient. These are artificial set of teeth that is used for maintaining functional integrity of oral tissues, thereby helping the patient in the process of mastication.Dentures are designed by a prosthodontist or a denturist for edentulous patients and are custom-made in a dental lab after taking th...

What is Root Canal?Root canal treatment is an endodontic procedure in which the inner aspect of the tooth is treated, specifically the pulp tissue. This treatment is employed in order to save a grossly decayed tooth where infection has entered the pulp tissue. The treatment focuses on saving and repairing the tooth structure, removing the decayed portion and infected pulp tissue, and restoring it to maintain the functional integrity of the tooth. There are two basic reasons for carrying out...