Abnormal frena are detected visually by applying tension over the frenum to see the movement of the papillary tip or the blanch that is produced due...

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Biological complications are multifactorial in origin, but primarily arise from plaque biofilm accumulation around the components of implants causing...

Dental implants can be used to support single and multiple unit fixed restorations as well as removable dental prostheses. To appreciate the...

Canal obliteration can be idiopathic, due to hereditary disorders (eg dentinogenesis imperfecta) or occur following trauma, orthodontic treatment,...

As the name suggests, these medications have been used to inhibit platelet aggregation/agglutination to prevent clot formation, especially in...

A 68-year-old man attended the oral and maxillofacial department, following referral by his dentist, with an 8-week history of bilateral symptoms in...

A workflow consists of a repeatable pattern of activity, enabled by the systematic organization of resources into processes that transform materials,...

There are two broad components to denture framework fabrication using a digital workflow – computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacture...

Endodontic treatment, like any healthcare procedure, is not risk-free. Inadequate instrumentation, insufficient disinfection and incomplete obturation...

There is a general lack of consensus regarding the definition, grading and treatment for bruxism; however, it has been linked to clinical signs,...

There are numerous considerations for deciding on which abutment tooth to use. However, the initial priority should be to ensure the periodontal and...

Electrosurgery and radiosurgery are related, but need to be considered on a spectrum; namely the electromagnetic (EM) spectrum (Figure 2). Originally,...

Fibrous dysplasia (FD) is a progressive, benign fibro-osseous condition characterized by replacement of normal bone by fibrous tissue and irregular...