Dental Calculus: Hardened Dental Plaque Dental plaque is biofilm formed on the surfaces in the mouth and can be removed by brushing. If dental plaque is not removed, it may lead to formation of calculus. Dental Calculus forms when plaque becomes hard due to precipitation of mineral salts. It can form above (supragingival) and under…
Dental Plaque – A Biofilm Biofilms are formed on the surfaces in the mouth as dental plaque. Surfaces can be teeth, dentures, braces, aligners etc. Dental Plaque matures overtime and there is a shift from microorganisms found in healthy states to disease causing microorganisms. Dental plaque is responsible for the two most common human diseases…
What is a Biofilm? Biofilm is a highly organized complex of microorganisms embedded in a matrix. Biofilms form on surfaces when free floating microorganisms settle and start forming colonies. Maturation of biofilm is related to matrix formation. The matrix protects the microorganisms and helps them grow. It consists of carbohydrates, water, lipids, proteins etc. Biofilms…
Treatment options for Over-retained milk teeth in Adults If there is an over-retained milk tooth, a few options can be considered- Extraction: Most of the time, the over-retained milk tooth is extracted. If possible, the permanent tooth can be brought in that space. No treatment: The second common option is to keep the…
Problems associated with MIH affected teeth Molar Incisor Hypomineralisation leads to less mineralized outer layer of teeth i.e. Enamel. This causes several problems Problems due to weak enamel Enamel fracture leaving the dentin open to oral environment Tooth sensitivity Loss of affected molars Bad appearance of front teeth Problems in numbing the tooth due…
Molar Incisor Hypomineralisation (MIH)MIH is a defect in which enamel of specific teeth do not get mineralised properly during formation. Most commonly involved teeth are first permanent molars and incisors and hence the name, MIH. The defect in enamel mineralisation leads to white spots or discoloration of teeth. The affected teeth are weak and more…
Reasons for Over-retained Milk teeth in adults There are three main reasons for over-retained permanent teeth Absence of permanent tooth which was supposed to replace the milk tooth. Change in the eruption path of the permanent tooth. This may lead to either non-eruption of permanent tooth or eruption of permanent tooth at an abnormal position.…
What is an over-retained milk tooth? What is an over-retained milk tooth? Milk teeth are supposed to remain in a child’s mouth till a certain age. Each milk tooth is replaced by a permanent tooth usually when the root is formed two-thirds of its final length. When a milk tooth remains in the mouth beyond…
Cleaning and Shaping (Step 1 of RCT) Cleaning & Shaping of root canals is the first step during Root Canal Treatment (RCT). This helps to clear up the infection inside the roots of the tooth and thoroughly sterilize the root canals. It involves Access Opening: It is done to gain entry into the root canals…
Importance of Pulp Therapy in Milk Teeth Pulp therapy is done in milk teeth when the decay reaches pulp and causes inflammation of pulp, periodontal ligament space or infection reaches underlying bone. Pulp therapy – Relieves pain Eliminates infections Controls inflammation (which may lead to swelling) Prolongs milk tooth preservation Prevents ill-effects on permanent teeth…