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Dental Emergency The Intrusion
Dental Emergency The Intrusion Not a home invader; but a form of a dental emergency the intrusion is a form of dental trauma. This type of dental trauma can be sustained for a blo
Dental Emergency The Lateral Luxation
Dental Emergency The Lateral Luxation A Dental Emergency The Lateral Luxation is a form of dental trauma. This type of dental trauma can be sustained for a general knock on
The Dental Facebow
The Dental Facebow What is The Dental Facebow? The Dental Facebow – is used to record the spatial relationship of the maxilla (upper jaw) to anatomic references on the
Changing Patterns Of Dental Caries in Australia
The changing patterns of dental caries in Australia over the past 30 years. Dental caries is the most prevalent health condition in Australia. Thus it comes to little surprise that
Special Tests
How Does the Dentist Assess Teeth? A full history and clinical examination are a first for any dental assessment; however, often in necessary cases if a particular tooth is sore, t
Dental Radiographs
Dental Radiographs Indications for X-Rays in Dentistry All new patients will generally require dental X-rays to assess baseline levels of health. Dental radiographs are only p
The Dental Ultrasonic
What is the noise? What was that? – Patients will often ask these question before or after the use of a dental device called the dental ultrasonic. The Dental Clean: Ultras
Is this Star Wars? What is that Shiny Blue Light?
Every wonder what your dentist is doing with that shiny blue light during your filling? How does that help? Depending on the type of filling your dentist is placing, you may need t
Dental Bite Check: “Tap, Tap, Tap”
Tap, Tap, Tap A new filling and the dentist is again asking you to tap your teeth together, the go side to side, and back and forth. Seems more like a a dance than checking a filli