Last week on the seven deadly sins, we discussed our first (and only) nonclinical sin assumption. This week, let's jump right into sin No. 2: tooth position. This sin is a biggie and encompasses three ...

Loss of permanent teeth is usually caused by dental diseases or trauma and is common in the global population, especially among the elderly due to aging and relatively poorer oral health. Failure to ...

Researchers developed a new approach using artificial intelligence to automate the design of individualised dentures, in order to enhance the treatment efficiency and improve patient experience. Loss ...

The concept of minimal invasion involves possible preservation of most tooth and periodontal tissues and is the major principle involved in dentistry. In 1975, Rochette 15 first described a minimal ...

The Distal Extension Saddle (DES) denture presents a technically demanding challenge for dentists to construct and a challenge for patients to wear! Problems arise due to the differing response of ...

Your dentist may recommend that you get your teeth scaled. This procedure is generally conducted along with root planing. In more common terms, these procedures are known as a “deep cleaning.” Teeth ...

Teeth are called incisors, canines, premolars, and molars. Each type of tooth has a specific function, including biting, chewing, and grinding food. Teeth are made up of different layers — enamel, ...

Teeth whitening refers to a variety of processes that aim to make someone’s natural teeth appear brighter and whiter. Teeth whitening methods include sanding down stains, bleaching, ultraviolet (UV) ...