My Opinion Personally, this is one of the best books I ever used to review my dental procedures. I used it for the National Dental Board Examination part 2 and both Saudi licence and Dubai Health licence.
Author: Dr. Mohsen Saeed Ozaibi
Dr. Mohsen Saeed Ozaibi
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.
In this article, we continue talking about the Human Herpes (HHV-3) in its reactive form which is called Shingles (Herpes Zoster). Herpes Zoster (Shingles) Etiology Reactivation of latent varicella‐zoster virus is by many predisposing factors, which includes: Trauma Radiation Surgery Malignancy (Lymphoma, leukemia or tumor in the dorsal root ganglion). Immune suppression. Reactivation of the latent virus (which was primary chicken pox) results in infection of the posterior root ganglion of spinal cord or extra‐medullary ganglion of the cranial nerve then spreads down the nerve fibers of the skin of the dermatomeleading to vesicular eruption, unilateral, segmental, along the Cutaneous distribution…
In this new section on OziDent, We provide a quick dental guide for all General Dentists to manage what might seem at first a complex case but with the correct information and knowledge should be easy mange and handle. In this article we tackle the the different causes of Maxillary Canine Impaction, Proper diagnosis, prognosis, possible treatments. Maxillary Canine Impaction Facts The 2nd most common impacted tooth. Twice as common in females. Twice as common in the maxilla than mandible. 8% of impacted canines are bilateral. 1/3 is labial located impaction while 2/3 are palatally located impactions. Etiology The…
In this article, we explain the third form of human Herpes (HHV-3) in its primary form that causes oral ulcers, Varicella Zoster Virus. Varicella Zoster Virus Also Known as VZV, chicken pox virus, varicella virus, zoster virus, and human herpes virus type 3 (HHV-3). HHV-3 also shares some ancestors with HSV1 and HSV2 while five genes do not have corresponding HSV genes. Relation with other human herpes viruses is less strong, but many homologues and conserved gene blocks are still found. Facts The same virus causes two different diseases. Varicella: In the Primary Infection (chicken Pox) the virus migrates from the…
In this short article, we briefly describe a simple type of amalgam failure, simple in understanding it yet serious issues as an amalgam failure which will always require revaluation and replacement as the only treatment. Dislodgment of Restorations Causes Inadequacy of the retention mechanism. Fracture of the restoration. Fracture of the tooth. Recurrent caries. Clinical picture Totally dislodged restoration. It may show rocking. Treatment Evaluation of the retention. Followed by replacing the restoration.
In this article, we give a complete and simpleifed guide to study the contact points and height of contour for dental anatomy section for the NBDE Part 1. Contact Points and Contour Facts Height of Contour (Crest of Curvature) : is an imaginary line encircling the tooth at the greatest bulge of the tooth. They Form the Contact areas which the adjacent teeth contact each other mesailly and distally. They Protects the surrounding givngiva, maintains hygiene and promote healthy gingiva. They Prevent tooth rotation and medial drift from occurring and keeps the teeth stably positioned. Thus its important to replicate…
In this article, we give a brief description about a type of oral ulcers that occur related to chemotherapy. Anticancer Cytotoxic Ulcers 2nd to Chemotherapy Etiology the ulcers by be due to direct or indirect effect of Chemotherapy. Direct: It interferes with replication and growth of the oral epithelium. Indirect: Depressed bone marrow formationLeukopenialiability for bacterial, viral and fungal infectionOral ulcer. Clinical Picture Ulcers are large, deep, and irregular. Necrotic and foal odor. Not surrounded by inflammatory halo. Treatment Heals within two weeks after stopping Chemotherapy. Sources MIU Research Paper by Dr. Mohsen S. Ozaibi in 2008. Chemotherapy Advisor.…
In this article, we explain briefly the main causes of Pain that is associated after placment of an Amalgam Dental Restoration, its Clinical picture and its treatment. Post-restoration Hypersensitivity Post-restoration HypersensitivityIt may result due to irritation during cavity preparation (Trauma, pressure, vibration, heat generation and desiccation) &/or irritation from the restoration. Etiology Hypersensitivity in a recently amalgam restored tooth may be generated by stimulation of freshly exposed permeable virgin dentin surface by: Galvanic Stimuli generated on immediate contact with opposing dissimilar metals. Thermal: Thermal stresses conducted through large no isolated metallic restorations. Chemical and osmotic: Stimuli by osmotic fluids that…