Saliva is an extracellular fluid produced and secreted by salivary glands in the mouth. In humans, saliva is composed of 98% water and 2% electrolytes, mucus, WBCs, epithelial cells, enzymes such as amylase and lipase. Saliva contributes to the digestion of food and maintenance of oral hygiene. It coats the…
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What Happens If A Tooth Filling Falls Out?
Modern tooth fillings are made with material that is actually harder than the tooth they fill. However, many people are still walking about with older amalgam fillings that are not exactly permanent. It’s very common for these fillings to fall out at some point. When this happens, the inside of…
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L-PRF for Chronic Wounds
L-PRF (Leukocyte-platelet rich fibrin) is a second generation platelet reach concentrate where autologous platelets and leukocytes are present in a 3D fibrin mesh which is used as a scaffold by surrounding host cells and which slowly releases growth factors and glycoproteins (≥ 7 days). It is processed without the anticoagulant,…
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The Management Of Periodontal Disease In The Face Of Waning Dental Care Resources
Periodontal disease remains one of the most common dental diseases affecting Americans today. Deemed as a leading cause of tooth loss, periodontal disease can also result in pain, swelling or sensitivity in branches of the facial nerves. According to the CDC, over 47 percent of Americans aged 30 and older currently live with…
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Dental eruption : Mnemonic
Primary teeth begin eruption at around 6 months and Permanent teeth at around 6 years. In general, lower tooth erupts before it’s upper counterpart with few exceptions (lower before upper rule). Age of 6-12 years is a period of mixed dentition (eruption of permanent 1st molar to eruption of 2nd…