Importance of Saliva The assessment of saliva in the dental patient is an important modality in treatment planning. The importance of saliva cannot be underestimated, as this filtrate of serum which has a normal range of production of 0.5-1 L per day is...
Dental Implant Integration What is osseointegration? Is the term used to describe the formation of bone around a dental implant. Successful osseointegration is ideal to ensure a dental implant is strong, sturdy and ready for a permanent restoration. Successful...
Ouch! Mouth Ulcer Unfortunately, oral ulceration(s) can happen now and again. The usual cause of a mouth ulcer is the breakdown of tissues that line the oral mucosa. In some cases they can be very small and heal very rapidly; in other circumstances there may be many,...
Trigeminal Neuralgia, That is a mouthful, What is that? What is Trigeminal Neuralgia? Is a sensory disorder that effects the fifth cranial nerve (The Trigeminal Nerve). This disorder is most commonly observed in middle aged to older individuals. The main...
Kids Teeth – Teething and First Check Up Your newborn already has his/her teeth developing underneath their gums; however, they generally do not erupt until six months after birth. It is quite normal that before the teeth erupt the gums may become sore, in some...
