Objective: The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of Morinda citrifolia on the microhardness of root dentin‚ when used both as a root canal irrigant and as an intracanal medicament. Method: 40 extracted teeth were cleaned and shaped. A 3 mm section of each root was taken at the middle-third level and embedded in cold cure acrylic resin. Vicker’s Hardness Test was used to measure the microhardness of each specimen prior to exposure with the respective irrigants and Root anal Mediaments
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Diseases of Pulp • Pulp is the formative organ of the tooth • It builds primary dentin during development of tooth‚secondary dentin after tooth eruption and reparative dentin in response to stimulation as long as the odontoblasts remain intact. • Pulp responds to hot and cold stimuli which are only preceived as pain. • Heat at temperature between 600F and 1300F when applied directly on an intact tooth surface is usually tolerated‚ but foodstuff and beverages above this temperature range can
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and fabricating a three-unit bridge for tooth replacement. Due to the patient’s age‚ the dentist feels this is the easiest approach so the tooth will not give the patient any problems in the future. In this case‚ there is no mention of possible endodontic treatment or replacing the extracted tooth (if extraction is required) with an implant. Paternalism violates this patient’s autonomy and self-determination‚ and ethically involves nonmaleficence due to not giving the patient the right to informed
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injury‚ or some accident. Prosthetic dentistry involves the diagnosis‚ treatment‚ and reconstruction of missing or infected teeth through the use of crowns‚ bridges‚ implants‚ and dentures. Dental prosthetics offer a more permanent solution than endodontic treatments. Dental markets studied in this report are categorized as dental implants‚ & prosthetics; of which implants account for largest share of the total market. The global dental implant & prosthetics market was valued at $ 6‚781.7 million
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PREVENTIVE PROSTHODONTICS Dr. Antalika Sarkar‚ post graduate student‚ Department of Prosthodontics‚ SSCDS CONTENTS What is prevention?? Statement of the problem What is preventive prosthodontics? Levels of Prevention Overdentures Vital v/s non vital root resection Immediate dentures Conclusion Refrences “Perpetual preservation of what remains is more important than the meticulous replacement of what has been lost” - De Van WHAT IS PREVENTION ? The goals of medicine are
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Chapter 25: Periodontal emergencies * Abscess of the periodontium- an acute‚ circumscribed collection of pus in the periodontium 1) Acute- condition has a rapid onset‚ rapid course‚ and can be accompanied by pain or discomfort 2) Circumscribed- abscess is localized 3) Pus- a collection of dead white blood cells that result from the body defense mechanisms involved in fighting the infection * 3 types of periodontal abscesses 4) Gingival- an abscess of the periodontium
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What’s in a “Chemical”? Jordan Butt and Alexandra Porter Bleach Table of Contents HOUSEHOLD CHEMICAL – Bleach * Page 4 : Product Use * Page 5 : Chemical Ingredients * Page 6 : Associated Symbols * Page 7 : Suggested Precautions * Page 8 : Possible Health Effects * Page 9 : Possible Environmental Effects * Page 10 : Disposal recommendations CHEMICAL COMPOUND – Sodium Hypochlorite * Page 12 : The Basics * Page 13 : Chemical Properties * Page 14 : Physical Properties
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Participating in sports is a favorite pastime for young and old alike. Unfortunately‚ the rough and tumble side of sports often results in a blow to the mouth and a trip to the dentist. Chipped‚ cracked and broken teeth are common occurrences‚ but one sports-related injury‚ not so easily visible‚ is a tooth root fracture. These fractures are serious and difficult to treat‚ but the good news is — you can protect yourself from this type of damage. Detecting and Treating a Fractured Root Anytime
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“OTC” The Ideal Choice Abstract: This paper will focus on comparing the positives and negatives of taking 3 OTC painkillers‚ Motrin‚ Tylenol‚ and Bayer‚ and will determine which of these is the safest‚ most beneficial‚ OTC painkiller. Sources include FDA Reports‚ a research study‚ manufacturer’s information and other medical documentation. Nikkos Jackson GE117 Composition 1 It’s 3:15a.m.‚ and you just woke up with a pounding headache. You are running a slight fever‚ and
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Biomedical research Propolis is the focus of a large number of research projects.[21] Some preliminary research findings (published in the biomedical literature)‚ together with their limitations‚ are described below. Readers are reminded that the following information represents preliminary research and does not constitute medical advice. Readers are directed to their local physician or healthcare provider for medical advice. As an antimicrobial[edit] Preliminary scientific studies show some
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