Author: Dr. Mohsen Saeed Ozaibi

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Mohsen Saeed Al Ozaibi, BDS, MBA. A Dentist at Bani Yas Medical Clinic and at Emirates Jordanind Medical Center, Founder of OziDent.com. Graduated in 2009 with a Bachelor's Degree in Dental Science from Misr International University and a Master's degree in Business and Administration from the University of the People. A veteran in digital dental content publishing and marketing.

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…

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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.

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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…

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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…

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