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09/10/2018

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28/07/2018

Thanks ZERODONTO for sharing my video 🙏🏼.

06/03/2017

Very interesting integration of robotics in the field of dental surgery. http://www.medgadget.com/2017/03/yomi-first-robotic-dental-surgery-system-now-cleared-fda.html

Neocis, a company based in Miami, Florida, just announced winning FDA clearance to introduce Yomi, the first robotically assisted dental surgical system. Y

18/02/2017

Life Transforming Facial Transplant Surgery

11/02/2017

A bacterial infection is being drained from the upper lip which was caused by incorrect placement of a lip enhancement injection by a non-medical professional according to the source. I recommend that if you want to get lip fillers done make sure to get them done by a medically trained professional 👨‍⚕️.

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07/02/2017

Nose tooth extraction 👃🏻🔧. When we say "digging for treasure in the nose" we usually refer to picking on the plethora of boogers found in the nose but did you ever think you would see a tooth come out of there 😷. This is an ectopic tooth meaning that something went wrong in its development and eruption and it started to grow in the nose.

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05/02/2017

A dentist from Finland performs an extraction of a wisdom tooth on himself 😷. This takes quite a bit of skill and experience and I do not recommend that any one try this unless you are a licensed experienced dentist and have another dentist on standby in case things go south 🥊.

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04/02/2017

See the effects of periodontal disease 😷.

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01/02/2017

Resection of a Fibropapilloma with clamp hemostasis and continuous horizontal mattress suture.

13/01/2017

CAD-CAM crown procedure 👑👀👑. Computer aided designing/computer aided milling, CAD-CAM for short was introduced to back in the 70s. Over the years there has been a constant increase in the quality and popularity of its application in dentistry. CAD-CAM fabricated prosthesis though initially were considered costly and technique sensitive, nowadays are being used extensively due to advancements in various systems. These systems generally function with 3 components: #1) A scanner, which scans a solid model and converts the model into digital data. #2) A design software package used to design and modify the digital model. #3) A milling machine to mill the designed model using preferred material. The ease of work & reduced chair side time has made them an asset in prosthodontic treatment. Dental CAD-CAM systems are being used not only for crowns, bridges, inlays and onlays but also for fabrication of removable prosthesis, stents, and implant components.

07/01/2017

Gum disease is one of the main cause of tooth loss. However, very few people are aware about their gums health. Many even avoid the common signs of gum disease, assuming that it’s a normal thing to experience these symptoms. In its earliest stages, periodontal disease is often asymptomatic (does not show clear symptoms). This is why many patients only receive treatment only when their gum disease has already progressed to its later stages, at which point the treatments may get invasive and expensive. Early detection of periodontal disease increases the chances of complete recovery and regeneration of gum tissues. It is also easier to treat gum disease while it has not yet spread to several teeth. When gum disease worsens, some of the common signs and symptoms that you may experience are: bleeding gums, redness, tenderness, tooth sensitivity, receding gums, loose teeth and/or longer-looking teeth (due to gum recession). It is important to understand that these symptoms appear when the disease has already progressed quite a bit. If gum disease is left untreated, it may lead to the many complications. Tow of these are gum recession and tooth loss and are integrated to one another. Gum recession isn’t just an aesthetic problem ‒ it is the precursor to tooth loss. When the gums recede, the tooth roots become exposed. The tissue covering the tooth roots (cementum) is not as hard as the enamel, and is easier for bacteria to break down. As bacteria continue to destroy the cementum, the tooth roots unhinge from the gum and bone tissues, eventually loosening and falling out. Gum recession also destroys the structure of the jaws because the tissues and bones continue to degenerate. Once a tooth falls out due to gum disease, it can’t be put back into place like a healthy tooth in healthy gums can, even if you run to the emergency dentist. The gums need to be cleaned and disinfected before the tooth can be placed back in its socket. By that time, the tissues in the tooth will have already died and it will no longer have a chance to reattach to the gums and bone. Eventually, the other nearby teeth will follow suit, leading to complete loss of teeth.

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06/01/2017

Dental veneers are thin shells of porcelain that are bonded to the front of the teeth to give a natural, pleasing appearance. They are typically used to fix chipped, misaligned, stained, worn out, uneven or abnormally spaced teeth. The two most common materials of dental veneers are composite resin and porcelain. Both types of veneers can be created by a dental technician in a lab. Veneers fabricated in a dental lab are bonded to the teeth with resin cement. Porcelain material is brittle but when it is firmly bonded to the tooth it can become very strong and durable. Composite veneers can also be fabricated by the dentist inside the mouth. The dentist would shave down a small amount of the tooth surface to allow the veneer to be placed properly. An impression is taken of the tooth and sent to the dental laboratory. The dental veneer is then made to fit the tooth and mouth. The veneer is bonded to the tooth with resin cement. The animation above illustrates the preparation and placement of a dental veneer. It shows the teeth being shaved down minimally and smoothened. Than a blue acid etch is put on the shaved teeth which cleans and makes small gaps on their surfaces (etching). This allows the cement with the veneer to adapt more accurately to the tooth surface when placed. The acid etch is washed off, teeth surfaces are dryed and veneers are checked to see if they fit properly. After they are checked than cement is put behind them and they are placed on the tooth. The veneers are finally photopolymerized (light cured) to remain bonded permanently to the tooth surface and checked if they bite properly with no high points. They must be cleaned just like your own teeth. Flossing once a day and brushing twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste will significantly help to remove food debris and plaque bacteria. Dont forget to consult a dental professional about the oral care products they recommend to maintain the longevity of your dental restorations.

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