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…
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…
When kids need a Stainless Steel crown on milk teeth Stainless steel crowns are used commonly for repairing and preserving severely damaged and decayed milk teeth. They have advantages of low cost, reliability, and durability. Stainless Steel Crowns are required in some situations – After pulp therapy High chances of restoration failure, e.g. caries on…
Symptoms in different Stages of Dental Caries Dental caries harms the tooth leading to various symptoms depending on stage of decay. White spots to brownish spots- Affects the appearance of teeth Decay extending into enamel- Affects the appearance due to darker color and may be visible as a hole in tooth Decay extending into dentin-…
Stages of Dental Caries Dental caries is an infectious and transmissible disease because it is caused by bacteria colonizing the tooth surfaces. Dental caries progresses in stages Stage 1: White spots to brownish spots Stage 2: Decay extending into enamel Stage 3: Decay extending into dentin Stage 4: Local infection of pulp Stage 5: Infection…
Stages of Dental Caries Dental caries is an infectious and transmissible disease because it is caused by bacteria colonizing the tooth surfaces. Dental caries progresses in stages Stage 1: White spots to brownish spots Stage 2: Decay extending into enamel Stage 3: Decay extending into dentin Stage 4: Local infection of pulp Stage 5: Infection…
Importance of Milk Teeth Milk teeth or baby teeth are replaced by permanent teeth. During the time they are in a child’s mouth, they perform important functions- Help in chewing, hence, digestion and nutrition affecting overall growth Development of speech Growth of upper and lower jaw Aids in smiling and looks affecting psychological development Prevention…
Good Dental OcclusionGood dental occlusion can be defined as the one with Correct relation of upper and lower jaw Acceptable fit of upper and lower teeth No gaps between teeth Relative harmony in the size of teeth Correct placement of teeth in bone Unrestricted and harmonious movement of lower jaw Chewing system in stable, functional,…
OPG of 5 year old OPG of a 5-year-old child may be overwhelming for someone who is looking at it for the first time. So, here is a walkthrough of one OPG and structures easily seen in it- Form and shape of lower jaw (mandible) & upper jaw (maxilla) Temporomandibular Joint Sinuses and Nasal septum…