Introduction
With time, comes change, so when a paradigm shift in the dental field presents itself with possible claims of overall systemic danger, this is a topic worth review. Regardless of the overall acceptance of the product by the American Dental Association (ADA), the dental restorative material, amalgam, has become increasingly controversial over the last 30 years. Amalgam is said to cause mercury micro leakage, leading to a myriad of systemic health effects (Kross, 2013). With this stamp of approval by the ADA, it seems as if it would be hard to decline support of this restorative material. According to Kross (2013), “Amalgam has been used as a safe, and effective, biocompatible restorative material for 150 years” (p. 1); so why is it possible that something that has brought us so far in the field of dental restorative health could cause such disagreement and debate of support and continuation? Research has shown that the only time amalgam restorations affect the body is when it is applied or removed from the tooth to prevent leakage or any other restorative defects, while epidemiological and clinical evidence has continuously failed attempting to construct widespread chronic mercury toxicity in connection with amalgam in a heavily amalgam restored population (Kross, 2013).
Amalgam has been used in dentistry for this lengthy period due to its low cost, durability, strength, and bacteriostatic effect (Rathore, Singh, & Pant, 2012). The debate whether amalgam fillings lead to certain diseases such as Alzheimer’s, multiple sclerosis, and cancer never ceases to die down. According to the ADA, silver dental fillings have a small amount of inorganic mercury which is not easily absorbed by the body. Amalgam is an alloy ...
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... fill in posterior and other cariogenic lesions, despite how “dated” they might be. Although many patients are currently concerned about their esthetic appeal, based on media attention and access to more research now in a technological age, another concern patients are discovering is whether or not this metal alloy will affect their systemic health, especially in children. “Reasons for its continued success as a restorative material include: relatively low cost, ease of manipulation, and relatively low sensitivity to technique variables” (Kross, 2013, p.11). Of course, as modern dentistry continues to advance and older techniques are looked at in a “pre-historic” manner, people are finding that the potential health risks of having amalgam restorations, plus the look of them appearing outdated, outweigh the sturdiness and trusting reputation that they once had.
Afshar H, Jafari A, Khami M, et al. Evaluation of Microleakage in Composite-Composite and Amalgam-Composite Interfaces in Tooth with Preventive Resin Restoration. Journal of Dentistry 2012; 9(2):128-34.
Pit and fissure sealants are tooth coloured materials that are applied on the occlusal surfaces of the posterior teeth in deep grooves, pits and fissures. They protect the tooth from various bacterial plaques in these caries prone areas of the teeth. The sealants protect these areas by sealing of the entrance to bacteria which give rise to dental caries in susceptible individuals especially in children. Pit and fissure sealants are now commonly being used due to the increase in the awareness among public about dental caries prevention
Ceramics are most commonly used in dental applications as restorative materials for crowns, cements and dentures.
Dr. Gary Silva and his team are highly trained and experienced in providing restorations for all sorts of dental issues. We offer complete and partial dentures, tooth-colored fillings, crowns, bridges, and more. Dr. Silva’s unique background gave him real restorative experience early in his career. For more than 20 years, Dr. Silva has been offering patients the chance to gain a beautiful, functional smile with his restorative dentistry.
Improper nutrition and misbalance in our body may be the causes for tooth decay. Always pay attention to your nutrition when your teeth are considered, instead of choosing fluoride or dentistry. Our health can also be in danger when fluoride is used, even though the main reason for using fluoride is to make the teeth stronger. According to a recent study, mental disabilities are often made more difficult with the usage of fluoride. Among fluoride, mercury and arsenic are also dangerous in cases of autism
The purpose of this paper is to research the efficacy of silver diamine fluoride in comparison to sodium fluoride varnish. Our PICO question is: In a patient with dentinal caries, will the use of silver diamine fluoride compared to sodium fluoride varnish, be more effective at arresting caries? Fluoride has been established for many years as an effective ingredient in the fight against caries. Silver has been used in health care as an anti-bacterial agent in many medical applications such as silver sutures and silver catheters. Silver diamine fluoride was created to increase the effectiveness of both.
After the treatment and procedure is complete, patients leave with healthier, more beautiful teeth, giving them the confidence to ask someone out on a date or the confidence to smile on an important job interview. Dentistry is and has been for centuries, an important aspect of people’s ...
Denture teeth can be made of acrylic poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) or composite resins. PMMA is a polymer - a material made the from joining of methyl methacrylate monomers. Properties of PMMA include resistance to abrasion, chemical stability and a high boiling point. (Jun Shen et al. 2011). However, weak flexure and impact strength of PMMA are of concern as they account for denture failure. (Bolayir G, Boztug A and Soygun K. 2013). Composite denture teeth are made of a three distinct phases - filler, matrix and coupling agents. Out of the types of composite teeth available, nano-filled composite teeth are preferred. Composite teeth have a PMMA coating around the tooth and a high content of filler particles. This gives them strength, higher resistance to forces than acrylic teeth and provides compete polymerization due to the PMMA coating. (Anusavice, K. J., Phillips, R. W., Shen, C., & Rawls, H. R, 2012). If the interface between the PMMA denture base and PMMA or composite teeth was weak, the denture will not be able to sustain occlusal forces, making the base-teeth interface, an entity of significance.
28.Austrian Minister of health, Austria to be amalgam free by the year 2000. FDI Dental World, March/April, 1993, page 6.
o Please describe a time when you performed a thorough head, neck and oral exam and the findings had a significant impact on how you proceeded with the dental hygiene process of care. Annette was performing her usual head, neck, and oral exam on a patient and found an enlarged thyroid. She recommended to the patient that she go see her primary care physician to get a better diagnosis. The patient went to her primary care physician and was told there was probably nothing. Later, the patient returned to the dental office and saw Annette and told her what the physician said.
When it comes to products that are being marketed, there are many different brands that are trying to be sold. It is important for the dentist to know which brand is best for the office. Research can be done online. They can compare the uses, advantages, and cost. The main use for composite resin dental materials is for restoring teeth that has been affected by decay and other damages (know your teeth, 2007). Composite resin is different from other dental materials because it is a white filling. It can be matched to the patient’s natural tooth color so the appearance is not an issue. Patients have the option of choosing between non esthetic and esthetic filling. That is why some patients prefer to have composite resin fillings than other dental materials. It is used for cosmetic purposes as well as fixing the decayed teeth. When the patient has a composite filling done, the dentist will place it on the tooth in layers. Most often, a light is used to harden the material. After the layers are in place and it is auto cured by the light, the dentist uses electronic instruments to reshape the tooth. It is important to shape it back as much as possible to the original tooth structure and anatomy....
Nowadays the practice of dentistry is becoming more challenging and complex because of the information explosion regarding dental materials and equipment, increasing need for continuous professional development and an increasingly litigious society. Hence there has been a paradigm shift towards evidence-based healthcare .
Our analysis revealed that Affinis® had more dimensional stability in comparison to Panasil® and in the Panasil® impression material, the percentage of dimensional change was significant after 168 h. However, dimensional changes in all of the evaluation times were in the American Dental Association (ADA) standard range. Therefore, these materials had acceptable clinical dimensional stability for approximately 168 h. In the current study, impressions were made from stainless steel dies following the ADA specification for impression materials. This provides a protocol that can be easily replicated by others and it is the same as making a clinical
Palmer, C. (2013, September 16). American Dental Association. Retrieved January 28, 2014, from ADA: http://www.ada.org/news/8898.aspx
Cosmetic dentistry is a specialized field that deals with improving the aesthetics of teeth and the human face. The teeth are an important part of human beauty. Even minor damage to the teeth, such as breakage or loss can drastically alter the overall appearance of the face. This is where cosmetic dentistry comes in to restore beauty. Cosmetic dentistry has become a highly specialized branch due to various advancements in surgical procedures and diagnostic techniques. Several new materials have also been discovered. These materials are very close to the natural enamel and bone from which teeth are made and are virtually indistinguishable. Cosmetic dentistry is an option in conditions such as teeth loss, gaps between teeth, cracked or chipped teeth, cavities and dental