What style of torque devices maintain accuracy the best over time, friction or spring. Torque wrenches can vary a lot from brand to brand and what you are using it for and how often also varies a lot. So the answer to what is the best torque wrench appears to be, it depends. Many different […]
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Direct interproximal space closure – Technique and success rates The direct interproximal space closure for dental crowns is a technique that is simple and cost-effective. Unfortunately it is not a technique that is chosen very often. What does it mean when we say direct interproximal space closure? We are referring to closing a space between […]
What is the stamp technique for composite dentistry? The stamp technique for composite is a practical way to copy a tooth’s natural biting surface before starting a restoration. You capture the existing occlusal anatomy with a small amount of material and use that “stamp” to shape the final composite layer. Instead of carving grooves and […]
Should dentists care about Vitamin D levels? We often treat Vitamin D like a “nice to have” supplement, but in dentistry it may be more important than that. It does play a real role in bone metabolism, immune regulation, and inflammation control—all things dentistry deals with every day. Vitamin D and implant healing Dental implants […]
Denture Removal Tool: Having trouble removing your denture? Let’s be blunt: taking out dentures shouldn’t feel like you’re trying to pry open a stuck paint can. Yet a shocking number of people struggle with this daily. So along comes the denture removal tool — marketed like it’s the greatest invention since floss. But does it […]
Loose Front Teeth: What You Can Do About Them Noticing loose front teeth as an adult can feel unsettling. These are the teeth you show when you smile, talk, or eat, so when they start to wiggle, it’s a big deal. Unlike kids, adults don’t get a second set. If your front teeth feel loose, […]
Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors: The Silent Disruptor in Your Dental Chair Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) are a big deal in cancer care. Drugs like nivolumab, pembrolizumab, and ipilimumab are turning once-hopeless cases into long-term survivorship stories. But they do have an side effects that your dentist may catch. If you’re a dentist—or a patient on ICIs—its […]
What to do if your front two teeth are broken? Breaking your front two teeth can be a shocking and stressful experience. Whether it’s due to a fall, accident, or biting into something too hard, the appearance and function of your smile can be significantly affected. Fortunately, modern dentistry offers several solutions to restore your […]
Accidental injection of anesthetic into the infraorbital artery causing facial blanching. Infraorbital artery facial blanching from injection of anesthetic into an artery is an uncommon adverse event but it does happen to every dentist at some point. Since delivering local anesthesia in the maxillofacial region is a routine part of a dental practice most dentists […]
Want to know more about a first permanent molar (FPM) extraction? First permanent molar extractions may seem aggressive and scary but if they are done at the right time for the right reasons, it can be a very beneficial procedure for a child. The first permanent molars play a crucial role in chewing and maintaining the […]