ABSTRACT A systematic review was performed on studies investigating current issues in implant dentistry. The Journal of Dental Research and Oral Surgery‚ Oral Medicine‚ Oral Pathology‚ Oral Radiology‚ and Endodontology were searched from 2004 to 2010 using ScienceDirect. Criteria for inclusion included: (1) studies of implant placement; (2) observations regarding permanent dentures; (3) data considering bone-to-implant healing; and (4) results of implant procedures in elderly patients. This electronic
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Written communications Forensic dentistry Forensic dentistry‚ which sometimes referred to as forensic odontology‚ is an exciting and dynamic area of dentistry. Forensic dentistry was officially recognized in 1969 with the establishment of the American Society of Forensic Odontology. Where dentistry interacts with the law‚ while the names are interchangeable‚ the field of forensic dentistry is commonly recognized by the identification of human remains‚ but it involves much more‚ and can also be
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Polymers in Dentistry A polymer is a very long molecule that is made by linking together many smaller molecules called monomers. Some polymers contain only one type of monomer and others can be made from a combination of two or more different monomers. Polymers can be synthetic (produced by humans) or natural. Polymers that can be heated and molded into specific shapes and forms are commonly known as plastics. All plastics are synthetic polymers. Adhesives‚ chewing gum‚ and polystyrene are also
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Laser dentistry is a relatively new form of dental care. Laser Dentistry uses lasers to perform surgery‚ prepare cavities‚ and harden dental resins. This use of lasers has allowed dentists to perform tasks with less pain and with improved results. There are many different types of lasers used in the dentistry field. Theses lasers included the argon laser‚ the diode laser‚ the neodymium: yttrium aluminum garnet (Nd:YAG) laser‚ the holmium: yttrium aluminum garnet (Ho:YAG) laser‚ the erbium: yttrium
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essential in order to keep them all in tact as you age. The necessary place to start with the proper care of your teeth is preventative dentistry. Preventative dentistry is pretty much explained through its name. Preventative dentistry involves properly taking care of your teeth in order to prevent dental diseases. One of the diseases that preventative dentistry helps with is the prevention of caries. Caries is a dental disease that “among 291 diseases and injuries” was “ranked the most prevalent”
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Psychology in dentistry Before I discus the relationship between the psychology and dentistry‚ we should firstly define the psychology and dentistry as separated sciences. The psychology is studying of human behavior. It is divided into two parts; psych: sole and logy: study. Psychology is not only an academic science that is used by only specific experts but also may be used by normal people. Those people who are old and wise they also psychologists even they don’t had an academic education
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Forensic Dentistry is used as a major part in solving cases where people are unidentifiable. Forensic evidence is any evidence that can be legally used in a court of law. Many people know what forensics are because of shows such as Bones‚ Criminal Minds‚ and Without a Trace. What most people don’t know are the minor details that have to be sought out when using any forensics to solve a case. Odontology; commonly referred to as dental forensics is highly unrecognized by the general population and
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the patients and respectfulness of my father as health care provider‚ it gradually set into my mind and became apparent that one day I wanted to become a health care provider as well. I have often been asked why I want to pursue a new career in dentistry‚ having already trained to be an acupuncturist. While this transition seems unusual to many‚ for me‚ it has been a very natural progression. Looking back over the years‚ I can see how this development occurred As an acupuncturist‚ I have seen and
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5 Laser Dentistry Treatments‚ You Have Not Heard About Laser dentistry is acquiring appeal as a treatment for gum illness‚ however‚ there are numerous other extremely beneficial functions for this innovation. Right here are 5 treatments that are more quickly carried out by lasers than scalpels. Tongue Tied Physicians call it ankyloglossia‚ and in extreme cases it can make consuming‚ speaking‚ and controlling the tongue hard. Laser dentistry can be utilized to reduce the membrane‚ therefore releasing
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Why You Should Consider Your Dentist for Botox Treatment [Insert Image] Aesthetic Family Dentistry is excited to announce that Dr. Seth Horn is now certified to administer Botox as an addition to the cosmetic procedures already offered. This means now you can get cosmetic Botox treatments right here in our Port Jervis office. The combination of an extensive knowledge of maxillofacial anatomy and experience with precision injections make dentists uniquely qualified to provide this service to their
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