It this article about failure of amalgam restorations, we will explain the etiology of the amalgam restored tooth fracture, clinical picture, causes, etiology and methods of treatment. Tooth Fracture Definition Fractured cusp or ridge under functional forces due to lack of support and reinforcement in the restored tooth. [divider scroll_text=””] [divider scroll_text=”S] Etiology Amalgam lacks sufficient tensile strength to support remaining tooth substance and much less able to re-enforce weak cusps and ridges. Thus it leads to a worst outcome if the restoration is relatively large leading to less support of remaining tooth structure. Treatment Eliminate all undermined enamel…
Author: Dr. Mohsen Saeed Ozaibi
So you are a freshly graduated dentist and you are seeking to apply for a license to work in Saudi Arabia, well in this article we explain the regulations, requirements and answer the frequently asked questions on how to apply to the Saudi dental license. Regulations In the following link, contains the official manual for professional classification for health practitioners.
In This article, we discus one of the causes of amalgam restoration failure which is recurrent caries, we will define it, etiology, understand its clinical picture, its complications and best methods to treat it. Recurrent Caries Definition Caries developed in a previously restored tooth. Etiology Incomplete elimination of the original lesion. Improper outline form. Incorrect restoration. Retention and colonization of bacterial plaque. 1. Incomplete elimination of the original lesion: Improper excavation of caries. Improper evaluation of the case for indirect pulp capping. 2. Improper outline form Under extended: Leaving defective and retentive pits and fissure. Incomplete freeing…
Some people might say its old, and yeah it is…. but oldies are gold! Watch david’s reaction after his dental encounter. its David at the Dentist
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In this Brief Article We explain the main differences between Enucleation and marsupialization which are both different methods used to treat cysts.
It this article about failure of amalgam restorations, we will clear all confusion about Isthmus fracture, what it is, causes and treatment.
In this Article, we will describe and state a differential diagnosis for the most common Periapical radiolucent lesions that means that the lesion is located in the periapical region and appears radiolucent. This article is similar to Periapical radiolucent lesions: Non-Pulpal Orginis.The diffrence is the origin is pulpal, thus When we say pulpal origins it means the tooth is non-vital. Case Questions Here are some Case questions :D… try to express the differential diagnosis (at least 3). A Periapical lesion of an endo treated tooth, shows well defined radiolucency Periapical Radiolucent Lesions of Pulpal Origins Definitions Periapical: comes from the words peri: around…