In few days we shall cover the whole of Gingiva in multiple posts. We shall start with Types of Gingiva in this post. Gingiva is a masticatory mucosa and covers the alveolar process of the jaw and surround the neck of the teeth. The gingiva extends from the dentogingival junction to the alveolar mucosa. It […]
Before we begin with the details of access opening of Maxillary Central Incisor, lets see a few terminologies. Pulp Cavity Present in the tooth, surrounded by dentin except at the apical foramina or the tip of the root. The coronal portion is called pulp chamber and the radicular portion is called root canal. Pulp Chamber
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In this post we shall discuss Tongue: Function, Features, Development and more in detail. If you have any suggestions, do add in the comments section below and we shall try to update it. Tongue is a muscular organ. Situated in the floor of the mouth Function of Tongue: Taste Speech Mastication Deglutition External Features of...
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The most important function of any of the salivary gland Major (Parotid, Sub-mandibular, Sub-lingual gland) or Minor (Labial and buccal glands, Glossopalatine glands, Palatine glands, Lingual glands, Von Ebner’s glands) salivary gland is the production and the secretion of saliva. We shall discuss the functions of saliva in this post. Oral cavity protection is the
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Zinc Phosphate Cement is the oldest cement used in dentistry with the longest clinical track record. In this post we shall learn about Zinc Phosphate Cement. This topic is usually asked for Short Answer Question (SAQ) in Dental Under graduate examination It is usually available in Power & Liquid separate bottles. (2 Bottle System) Composition
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Hand over mouth technique (HOME) is an aversive behavior modification technique used to modify a negative child’s behavior during his/her visit to a dental clinic. The hand over mouth technique, also known as hand over nose and mouth, is a common technique used in children to help them calm down and regulate their breathing during
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