The Role Of Deep Cleaning In Maintaining Long-Term Oral Health
Many people worry about keeping their teeth healthy. Deep cleaning is a key part of this. This article explains how deep cleaning plays a big role in oral health. Keep reading to learn more! What…
Extending the Life of Your Teeth: Dental Practices for Long-Lasting Oral Health
Good dental health means good oral hygiene and regular visits to the dentist. Several schemes are in place to encourage these check-ups. The essentials you need to know: Adulthood and…
Healthy Gums Start Here: How Daily Flossing Prevents Gum Disease
In as much as oral health is concerned the first thing that most people think of is brushing teeth. However, there’s another crucial step that many people overlook: Flossing. This…
8 Signs of Dental Problems You Should Never Ignore and What to Do About Them
Proper dental care is as essential as any other aspect of health; learning the signs of dental problems is vital to prevent complications. Even if you are not a doctor,…
11 Benefits of Regular Dental Checkups: Why Your Smile Deserves It
Having bright, clean, and healthy-looking teeth is not just an integral part of beauty and grooming, it’s also a necessity for your health. This is where normal dental check ups…
Clinical examination
Chapter 2 Clinical examination Esthetic examination MARCELO A. CALAMITA | FELIPE MIGUEL PINTO SALIBA At the end of the anamnesis, the dentist should invite the patient to accompany them to…
Interdisciplinary treatment planning
Chapter 3 Interdisciplinary Treatment Planning Marcelo A. Calamita | Felipe Miguel Pinto Saliba | christian coachman “By failing to plan, you are preparing to fail” (Benjamin Franklin). Restorative dentistry, like…
Occlusal adjustment
Chapter 13 Occlusal adjustment “The dentist must have a balanced view of the patient’s stomatognathic system function before attempting to balance their occlusion.” Introduction Occlusal adjustment is designed to optimize…
Vertical dimension of occlusion
Chapter 11 Vertical dimension of occlusion Definition The vertical dimension of occlusion (VDO) is the distance between two selected anatomical points on the patient’s face, usually the nasion and chin,…
Maxillomandibular relationship
Chapter 9 Maxillo-mandibular relationship The maxillomandibular relationship is defined as the spatial relationship between the maxilla and mandible of the patient1. After more than a century of studies, controversies and…
Mounting on a semi-adjustable articulator
Chapter 8 Mounting on a semi-adjustable articulator “A simple or complex articulator is an instrument that helps the dentist apply their knowledge and experience to a clinical problem. Thus, the…
Functional guidance
Chapter 10 Functional guidance Introduction Functional guidance is the dynamic contact relationships between the incisal, lingual, and occlusal surfaces of the maxillary and mandibular teeth during different mandibular movements. They…
Stabilizing interocclusal splint
Chapter 14 Stabilizing interocclusal splint Definition The interocclusal splint is a removable device that covers the occlusal and incisal surfaces of the teeth in one arch, providing accurate static and…
Selection of restorative materials
Chapter 4 Selection of restorative materials Marcelo A. Calamita | José Roberto Santana de Moura Junior | Guilherme Cabral “The restorative material must enable the most conservative treatment possible, as…
