Although this article is from a study by Nigerians, I hope you will find the information interesting and the conclusions surprisingly relevant to patients seen in dental practices in this country. The study authors, Temitope Ayodeji Esan, Adeyemi Oluniyi Olusile, Patricia Adetokunbo Akeredolu and Ayodeji Omobolanle Esan are well-known and respected teachers and researchers. …
Although this article is from a study by Nigerians, I hope you will find the information interesting and the conclusions surprisingly relevant to patients seen in dental practices in this country. The study authors, Temitope Ayodeji Esan, Adeyemi Oluniyi Olusile, Patricia Adetokunbo Akeredolu and Ayodeji Omobolanle Esan are well-known and respected teachers and researchers. General…
As part of my continuing dedication to discussing and expanding the conversation on oral health, today I’m talking about when oral health goes wrong, starting with gum disease, periodontisis and the bacterias and habits which generate these problems. Gingivitis The effects of early gingivitis are reversible with adequate oral hygiene. A gingival infection may persist…
In the early 1980’s, Dr. P.I. Branemark and others introduced osseointegration and a predictable endosseous implant system. To say dental therapy was dramatically changed would be an understatement. Following Branemark’s introduction of a predictable implant system was a time during which the emergence of many other systems caused confusion and uncertainty among dental professionals. The…
IPS e.max CAD – Innovative CAD/CAM technology: Experience shows that when two processes are combined the end results are quite often less than satisfactory. Biterite is sure that you will find that IPS e.max CAD presents a very pleasing exception to this general rule with us. Based on the same materials technology as IPS e.max…
We’re back to discussing oral health, one of our favourite subjects. Today’s blog covers a wide aspect of oral health, from sensory functioning to genetic disposition to caries. Sensory and Motor Functioning Sensory nerve endings in the craniofacial tissues are well-preserved in aging and, for the most part, have the capacity for life-long near-optimal functioning.…
Dental Laboratory London, in continuation of our commitment to expanding the horizons of dentistry, presents an overview of tooth extraction during the course of periodontal therapy The primary role of periodontal therapy is firstly to save existing teeth, and secondly replace missing teeth. During initial evaluations of the patient, as well as during the course…
In my continuing devotion to expanding the discussion on dentistry, I’m presenting an overview of periodontitis and associated systemic conditions. Periodontal disease may be more severe in individuals affected with immune system disorders, and patients infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) may have especially severe forms of periodontitis disease. The incidence of necrotizing periodontal diseases…
We’re finishing up our week discussing implants in periodontal treatments by taking a broad view of some issues in the field, including placement, failures, and maintenence. Immediate Implant Placement If an implant is to be inserted into an extraction site, the timing of the extraction is important due to the potential for post-extraction bone…
In keeping with this week’s theme of dental implants in periodontal therapy, today I’m talking about implant success. The definition of implant success can vary, based on the severity of a patient’s resorption, bone quality or more. Making an implant successful depends on a vairety of factors, outlined in this article: Implant Success Studies…
