The diseases of the periodontium are common, affecting up to 90% of the global inhabitants. The mildest form of periodontal disease presents itself as gingivitis, which is reversible and mainly cau...
Early Childhood Caries (ECC) is a global epidemic problem affecting majority of preschool children, which if left untreated leads to degenerating conditions in primary dentition even at a very youn...
The two stage implant surgical protocol is the most established and widely accepted protocol in implant dentistry. The immediate loading protocol will reduce the number of appointments, prevents th...
Every skeletal and muscular dimension seems to be involved in the pubertal growth spurt. The pubertal growth spurt is considered to be an advantageous period for certain types of orthodontic treatm...
Better esthetics of all Ceramic restorations compared with metal-ceramic systems and complexity of metal framework fabrication as well as concerns of biocompatibility of metallic alloys are prime f...
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) has emerged as a novel, noninvasive photochemical disinfection therapeutic approach to treat cancer, infections, and diseases IN MEDICAL and dental fields. It includes th...
The handbook encompasses the techniques of growth prediction in children and the modification of the growth spurt using myofunctional appliances. Interceptive orthodontics of developing malocclusio...
The problem of "retention and relapse" was born with the science of Orthodontics and continues to persistently plague Orthodontic researchers and clinicians. Several studies have been carried out t...
Alveolar bone changes following tooth extraction can compromise prosthodontic rehabilitation. Alveolar ridge preservation has been proposed to limit these changes and improve prosthodontic and aest...
This book is a compilation of the craniofacial muscles, their embryogenesis and morphogenesis. The detailed anatomy of the craniofacial muscles and their role in the growth and development of the c...
The use of sutures is an age old procedure. Sushruta, 'Father of Indian surgery' was the first surgeon to have used suture materials made up of bark, hair and silk in surgeries. The primary objecti...
Basic knowledge of the factors involved in the procedural accidents is indispensable for their prevention. in addition, methods of recognition and treatment, as well as knowledge of consequences of...
Edison's words hold true even for us dentist. There is no separation of good physical health and good dental health. A diseased body contributes to a diseased dental state, and conversely, a diseas...
Based on current research data the effects of probiotics on periodontal health and its maintenance are not clear. Scientific evidence is poor in this area. Systematic in vitro studies are first nee...
Instruments are used to examine, clean, cut, and restore teeth. The main types are either hand-held or rotary instruments driven in a handpiece. Operative dentistry as an art employs the appropriat...
Fluorosis stains. The dentist is in complete control of the process throughout treatment. It takes more clinical time and has serious safety considerations. The walking or intra coronal bleaching o...
In clinical practice, orthodontic treatment of adults may be different from that of most adolescents. Compared with adolescents, adults are more likely to have dentition that have undergone some de...
The present model of articulation between traditional and conventional medicine in the Dogon Plateau of Bandiagara in Mali, which is primarily theoretical, is based on previous experiences of artic...
Sleep apnea is a condition marked by abnormal breathing during sleep. Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a condition in which there is physical blockage in the upper airway leading to abnormal breath...
Dento-alveolar trauma includes injuries caused by an external impact to the dentition and its surrounding structures. These injuries range from a simple contusion of the tooth to total dislocation ...