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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References: 1. Zias J‚ Numeroff K. Operative dentistry in the second century BCE. J Am Dent Assoc 1987;114:665. 2. Tsai-Fang T. Endodontic treatment in China. Int Endodont J 1984;17:163. 3. Grossman LI. Pioneers in endodontics. JOE 1987;13:409. 4. Grossman LI. Endodontics 1776-1976: a bicentennial history against the background of general dentistry. J Am Dent Assoc 1976;93:78. 5. Pucci FM. Conductos radiculares. Vol. II. Buenos Aires: Editorial
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Available online 4 May 2011 A promising biologic therapy‚ offering various applications in dentistry is the use of platelet rich- plasma (PRP). PRP has became an increasingly popular clinical tool as an alternative source of growth factors for several types of dental procedures. These growth factors are described as promoters of tissue repair mechanisms and remodelling. The application of PRP in dentistry include sinus grafting‚ periodontal soft and hard tissue surgical procedures‚ ridge augmentation
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Crooked smile? Explore your Orthodontic options. Receiving orthodontic treatment is one of the best investments a patient can make in his or her oral health. Not only is a straight smile attractive‚ those with properly aligned teeth can reduce their risk for common conditions like periodontal (gum) disease and tooth decay. Since our dentist has received advanced training in orthodontics‚ our practice is honored to offer traditional braces and clear braces along with preventive and restorative dental
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expand a dentist’s practice and maximizing profit. However‚ some also may argued that dentists do not want their profession’s quality of care to be substandard and to be in jeopardy with the addition of mid-level providers who are less educated in dentistry. Thus‚ these mid-level providers have been described as both the solution to the disparities on oral health care as well as a threat to the survival of the dental
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Introduction Communication skills are important for health professionals because they deal with different situations and people every day. Furthermore‚ an example to use the appropriate communication is when the professional has to give bad news of an unfavourable diagnostics. For instance‚ the dentist to give the diagnostics of oral cancer for their patient‚ this situation is necessary to have correct communication to do the treatment and to give the correct support for their patient such as empathy
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in his classifications that the colleges invited him to be a professor and teach his concepts. He has a book just with all his classifications and how to identify what malocclusion you have. He was the first person to drop his leaning of general dentistry and specialize in orthodontics. Overall‚ Edward Angle was the first to come up with the different classifications of malocclusions and the first to specialize in this study. Without his classifications‚ dentists wouldn’t know how to treat
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clean. Why Have Sealants Added To Teeth? There are many reasons to have sealants applied to teeth. For instance adults might have their dentist add sealants to their teeth if they notice any deep grooves or depressions. They might also have their dentistry office take a look at their child’s baby teeth for these grooves as children are the most cavity prone and sealants could protect their teeth and gums from decay as they transition to adult teeth. Once the six-year molars arrive‚ parents might also
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Dr. Beckett’s Dental Office DR. BECKETT”S DENTAL OFFICE CASE BACKGROUND Dr. Beckett is a dentistry graduate with high technical expertise. After her studies‚ she established her dentistry business and she was able to sustain constant revenue with high profit margin. However‚ in spite of the technical talent she gained from the university‚ she lacks the core knowledge in business. Since the dentistry industry is rapidly changing due to technology and government regulation in health‚ Beckett’s
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Dr. Beckett (Case Study) Question no. 1 Which of the eight elements of the service marketing mix are addressed in this case? Give examples of each “P” you identify. Product Elements: Answer. Product Element: Beckett’s core product is dentistry services in a quality environment. All facilitating supplementary services increase the value of her core product. She tries to differentiate her core product from her competitors in terms of quality. Place Element: Place is the Dr. Beckett’s Dental
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