EVOLUTION OF DENTAL IMPLANTS Since time immemorial‚ humans have used dental implants in one form or other to replace missing teeth. The first evidence of dental implants is attributed to the Mayan population roughly around 600 AD where they succeeded in utilizing pieces of shells as implants as a replacement for mandibular teeth. Radiographs taken in the 1970’s of Mayan mandibles show compact bone formation around the implants. Moreover‚ around 800 AD‚ a stone implant was first prepared and placed
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As a student‚ my goal is to become a dental hygienist. The reason I chose this career because I love science. I love to learn what going on with the human body‚ like the structure of the head and the anatomy. It interesting how the body changes‚ mutates to certain stages in life. In my high school years I had a huge interest in teeth and I always wonder what my dental hygienist or dentist do to my teeth. I had an enough of wrecking my brain from thinking what they do in my oral cavity so I pushed
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Dental profiling: It is a way to recreate the deceased persons profile prior to death based on clinical and radiological data available. Dental radiology helps in assessing the angulation of anterior teeth that lost after post mortem‚ and also examination of sockets aid in number and alignment of teeth [14]. Ante-mortem and post mortem radiographic comparison also helps in dental profiling. They allow the observation of anatomical characteristics
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Gingivitis is typically caused by the buildup of bacteria and plaque which results in inflamed gums. If your gingivitis is caught too late‚ then it may turn into periodontal disease. Periodontal disease creates pockets between your teeth and gums. This makes it easier for your teeth to become infected. As a result‚ it is important to catch your gingivitis early on and take the necessary steps to reverse it. Luckily‚ there are a few natural dental rinses that you can use in order to do this. Sage Rinse
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surfaces of your teeth • cause dental decay • increase the chances of gum disease • prevent proper functioning of teeth • make your smile less attractive How can crowding be orthodontically corrected? Extra space can be created by expansion of the arches or extraction of teeth. Once space is created‚ braces will eliminate crowding and align the teeth. Correction of crowding can help prevent dental decay and periodontal disease by improving the ability to remove plaque from the teeth. Spacing
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the centuries regarding the seven deadly sins. From movies to books‚ the sins pop up regularly. However‚ are the seven deadly sins also prevalent in your world when it comes to your teeth? Consider whether the seven deadly sins are impacting on your dental care! Lust Lust is the sensation of extreme longing. Are you lusting for better teeth in your mouth? It’s not uncommon to want to have straight‚ white teeth like those seen on models in the media. BUPA‚ a private health insurance company in the
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The Scientific Method 1. Choose a problem. (What do you want to explore? Ask a question about it.) * Choose something that interests you. * Choose something that you don’t know the answer to. * Choose something you can work with. Which soda decays fallen out teeth the most? 2. Research the problem. (How can you find the answer to your question?) * Look in books. * Get advice. * Make observations. If you take your teeth‚ put them in a glass‚ pour soda over them and let them stand
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entire family. The team prefers cleaning and examining your teeth at least two times a year so as to remove bacteria and plaque before causing decay. They clean your teeth professionally to keep them in good conditions and prevent any discomfort or interruption. Any signs of gum disease or cavities are treated immediately before making you uncomfortable or causing further dental issues. Regular preventive care is essential because it prevents your gum from receding or pulling away
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Explain the systems within your dental practice for internal and external referrals for advice‚ support or treatment. The most common referral in our practice is for a therapist for scale and polish‚ filling‚ whitening teeth‚ radiographs or for extraction of deciduous teeth. Our therapist doesn’t have direct access and patients have to be referred to her. To refer a patient to the therapist‚ appointment need to be booked and therapy prescription placed on the top of the notes in patient file with
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Good oral health is important for good overall health. The number one benefit of taking your child to a pediatric dentist is the development of good dental hygiene habits that will last throughout life. Pediatric dentistry is a specialized field that requires specific training‚ treatments‚ tools and medical knowledge beyond general dentistry training. They also learn how to engage young children to help make their visits to the dentist’s office enjoyable and as stress-free as possible for the parents
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