31 December 2021
What is plaque and how...
Bacterial plaque which is also called dental biofilm or more commonly dental plaque constitutes the etiological factor of the two most important and prevalent pathologies of the oral cavity: periodontal...
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What is prepubertal periodontitis?
Periodontitis is defined as the destruction of dental supporting tissues: the periodontal ligament, the alveolar bone and the root cement. Along with this the gingiva, which follows the position of...
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What is ptyalism? – Smile...
The salivary glands are a set of exocrine glands, that is, their contents flow into the oral cavity and oropharynx. Their combined-type secretions constitute saliva. In the oral cavity there...
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What is pulp necrosis and...
Pulp necrosis can be defined as the death of the pulp, the pulp internal part of the tooth where the nerves of the tooth are housed, this pulp death can...
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What is preventative orthodontics?
Currently, we can find different types of orthodontics used to solve different problems of the mouth. All of them, despite their differences, share the same goal: to achieve a good...
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What is pyogenic granuloma? Causes...
In the oral cavity, there are a variety of tumor enlargements or lesions that affect the gingival and periodontal tissues. These multiple classes of lesions present various etiological factors and...
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What is reversible pulpitis? What...
The dental pulp, known as the dental nerve, is the inner part of the tooth which is made up of blood vessels and nerves. This is what gives vitality to...
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What is saliva and what...
The saliva It is a liquid secretion from the salivary glands that extends throughout all regions of the mouth except the gum and the anterior area of the palate. Saliva...
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What is secondary caries?
The cavities dental It is a communicable infectious disease that affects dental hard tissues. It has a multifactorial etiology that involves interactions between the host, diet, microorganisms, and time. The...
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What is sedation in pediatric...
Pediatric dentistry patients are those who are less than 18 years of age. In these patients, options that facilitate timely treatment are sometimes required, such as conscious sedation. Conscious sedation...
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