Introduction: Occlusal vertical dimension (VD) can be defined as the distance measured between two points when the occluding members are in contact or it can be defined as the distance between any two points measured in the maxilla and the mandible when the teeth are in maximum contact. A loss of OVD can significantly have in impact on the function‚ aesthetics and comfort of the patient. Comprehension of altering vertical dimensional effects on facial aesthetics‚ diagnose of the causative factors
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Introduction Teeth are an important component of the oral cavity that affects other functions of the body such as digestion. However‚ unlike other parts of the body‚ teeth as a whole do not naturally regenerate once lost (Ravindran and George‚ 2015). Presently‚ missing teeth are usually replaced with artificial prostheses that can never fully restore the physiological functions of a natural tooth (Zhao and Chai‚ 2015). Over the past few decades‚ researchers have had a keen interest in stem cell-mediated
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Abstract: Need for the study: Oral precancerous lesions are one of the most prevalent lesions worldwide today. Leukoplakia is the commonest premalignant lesion ‚ which if neglected can be fatal. Several therapeutic agents have been tried to intervene. Of which‚ Lycopene has been tried‚ tested and accepted as a conventional form of treating leukoplakia. Curcumin‚ 1‚7-bis-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-1‚6- heptadiene-3‚5-dione] is regarded as the most biologically active constituent of the spice turmeric
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IS THERE A RELIABLE METHOD FOR TESTING THE VITALITY OF TEETH IN MAN? Introduction Vitality assessment of teeth is a critical diagnostic procedure‚ but is complicated by the fact that pulp tissue is encased within calcified tissue and cannot directly be accessed without invasive procedures. Pulp condition cannot be determined from a single test; diagnosis involves a fusion of history‚ radiological examination‚ clinical examination and special tests. Pulp testing may be indicated prior to operative
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Oral Biology Departement Descriptive Dental Anatomy Q Bank HPT 121 Q Bank HPT 121 I- Put (√) or (X) in front of each sentence and correct the wrong sentence. 1- The distal cusp is the smallest cusp in the occlusal surface of the lower 1st permanent molar. ( ) 2- The lower third molar has no distal contact area. ( ) 3- The three buccal cusps of
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Trends Biomater. Artif. Organs‚ 25(2)‚ 86-90 (2011) http://www.sbaoi.org Platelet-Rich Plasma: A Novel Bioengineering Concept Palwinder Kaur‚ Puneet‚ Varun Dahiya1 Department of Prosthodontics‚ Swami Devi Dyal Dental College & Hospital‚ Barwala‚ Distt. Panchkula. Haryana 1 Department of Periodontics‚ D J Dental College‚ Modinagar. Corresponding author: Dr. Palwinder Kaur‚ e-mail: soniya.bagri@gmail.com Received 19 August 2010; Accepted 12 January 2011; Available online 4 May 2011 A promising
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The principal structure of the digestive system is an irregular tube‚ open at both ends‚ called the alimentary (al-i-MEN-tar-ee) canal or the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. In the adult‚ this hollow tube is about 9 meters (29 feet) long Think of the tube as a passageway that extends through the body like a hallway through a building. Food must be broken down or digested and then absorbed through the walls of the digestive tube before it can actually enter the body and be used by cells The teeth
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human tooth ‚ tooth decay [pic] Human tooth Teeth of humans are small‚ calcified‚ whitish structures found in the mouth that are used to break down food. The roots of teeth are embedded in the maxilla (upper jaw) or the mandible (lower jaw) and are covered by gums. Teeth are made of multiple tissues of varying density and hardness. Teeth are among the most distinctive (and long-lasting) features of mammal species. Humans‚ like other mammals‚ are diphyodont‚ meaning that
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DIABETES MELLITUS Overview: Current statistics revealed that 24 million individuals have diabetes around the world. Some doesn’t even know that they have this until the age of 30. Diabetes mellitus is the most common endocrine disorder. It is popularly called as “diabetes”. Diabetes means “flowing through”‚ and mellitus means “sweet as honey”. So Diabetes Mellitus‚ the full name‚ means that there is too much sugar flowing through the blood. It is a chronic‚ lifelong condition that affect body’s
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4- Black Hairy Tongue -Characterized by the elongation and hyperkeratosis of the filiform papillae‚ resulting in this hairlike appearance. The elongated papillae usually exhibit brown‚ yellow‚ or black pigmentation. Most patients are asymptomatic‚ but occasionally patients complain of irritation‚ gagging‚ or an altered taste. Patients are usually heavy smokers with poor oral hygiene and some have vitamin deficiencies‚ GI problems‚ or radiation therapy. Cures range from just brushing the
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