The Dental Update Archive

Abnormal frena are detected visually by applying tension over the frenum to see the movement of the papillary tip or the blanch that is produced due to ischaemia in the region. Miller et al...

Warfarin is commonly prescribed for prophylaxis or therapeutic treatment of thrombo-embolic disease and arrhythmias. It acts as a vitamin K antagonist so it affects the synthesis of active factors II,...

The development of dental anxiety pertains to three prominent theories:.

A phone call was received, one Sunday morning in January 2007, from a patient whose son, also a patient, had run into a tree late the previous evening. He was aware that he had damaged and possibly...

In order to provide safe and effective treatment, meticulous planning and discussion is important for valid and informed consent. Previously considered uncommon events may need to be discussed with...

CH, a 22 year-old woman, presented via her general dental practitioner (GDP) with an asymptomatic swelling, which was noted on routine examination. There was no relevant medical history and no family...

Periodontal management involved tailored oral hygiene instructions and debridement. Dietary advice was given, and resulted in the patient completely cutting out carbonated drinks from his diet. The...

The mandibular primary cast was prepared using putty elastomeric impression material (Aquasil, Dentsply, India) directly adapted over the ridge, as it was impossible to insert a standard impression...