Developmental defects of teeth are caused by complex interactions between genetic and environmental factors that affect the structure of enamel during its formation. Developmental defects increase ...
Periodontitis is a multifactorial infection of the periodontal tissues, caused by local bacterial infection with pathogenic microflora. The elimination of these putative microbes is essential for p...
Co-operation, coordination, and interaction between different specialties in dentistry are extremely important in establishing diagnosis and treatment planning. Interaction between the different di...
The clinical discipline we call Periodontology has come a long way. Concepts and procedures for the treatment of periodontal disease are scientifically based, well-defined and generally adopted and...
The clinical performance of current adhesives has significantly improved allowing resin restorations to be placed with a highly predictable level of clinical success. High clinical retention rates ...
The use of Radiographs and other imaging techniques plays an important role not only in the diagnosis but also in the treatment planning of patients with disorders of the face, jaws and the teeth. ...
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) is one of the most frequent chronic non-communicable diseases in Cuba. In order to reduce its impact on quality of life, the ABCD2 Score was developed in 2007 from 2...
Radiographs are the basis of each and every treatment in dental practice but many of us are not knowing much about the recording mediums used in our dentistry. Radiographic ?lms provide a medium fo...
Lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) is a common and often disabling, well-recognized spinal disorder that generally occurs in old age, although it can uncommonly occur in younger individuals. Degenerative...
Ceramics are used in restorative dentistry because they are biocompatible and they have high aesthetic qualities. Their selection for restoring missing teeth depends on the needed strength and desi...
Fiber optic endoscopes now has widespread use in medicine and has become a guide to a myriad of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures because of the lower morbidity rates associated with smaller in...
This text aims to address the most important aspects related to hypertension and hemorrhage during pregnancy and childbirth, which are a major public health problem, being considered the leading ca...
Chapter 1 - Elaboration and sensorial evaluation of chocolate liqueur with chili peppers (Capsicum frutescens) CHAPTER 2 - Early diagnosis of urinary infection in pregnancyCHAPTER 3 - Use of immuno...
Orthodontic pain, the most cited negative effect arising from orthodontic force application, is a major concern for parents, patients, and clinicians. Orthodontic pain can generate negative emotion...
This book provides an insight about the various methods to accelerate orthodontic tooth movement. Every orthodontic patient's prime concern is the duration of treatment. Thus they desire a faster t...
Universal adhesive system is the most trending adhesive with a crucial characteristic of the chemical interactions to enhance durability of dentin-resin interfaces. Several studies try to explain t...
It deals with proper detailed examination, simplifying diagnosis of TMJ ankylosis. It also includes classification, application of anatomical landmarks with literature review and advances in same. ...
The masticatory system is an extremely complex system. It is primarily made of bones, muscles, ligaments and teeth. Movement is regulated by an intricate neurologic controlling mechanism. Each move...
A qualification is a way of demonstrating that someone has achieved a certain level of learning. A question paper tests how well a student can demonstrate that they have acquired the knowledge, und...
Sleep apnea is a condition marked by abnormal breathing during sleep. Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a condition in which there is physical blockage in the upper airway leading to abnormal breath...