http://www.toothcenter.com Tooth Whitening Teeth Care Sun, 20 Sep 2009 15:48:08 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en A)  Non surgical methods. B) pre-prosthetic surgical preparation.   A)  Non surgical methods Including the management of abused soft tissues Causes of abused soft tissues 1-     denture base hypersensitivity. 2-     Chronic poor oral hygiene. 3-     Continuous denture wearing. 4-     Systemic factors such as : endocrine deficiencies, deficiencies of iron, vitamin C&B , via lowering the resistance ... http://www.toothcenter.com/prothesis/methods-of-mouth-preparation.html INTRODUCTION The oral mucosa (denture bearing mucosa) is not created to be covered or to carry prosthesis. Deviation from nature always results in changes in the tissues, which may be pathological. Before the construction of new prosthesis, the supporting structures must be in a healthy condition. A thorough examination of the mouth ... http://www.toothcenter.com/prothesis/preparation-of-the-mouth.html DENTURE TEETH are commercially available prosthetic teeth There are several manufacturers of denture teeth. Denture teeth are made of plastic and porcelain The most frequently used prosthetic teeth on a RPD are denture teeth attached to the framework with a processed plastic base When a processed plastic base will be used to attach the prosthetic teeth ... http://www.toothcenter.com/prothesis/denture-teeth.html DEFINITION PROSTHETIC TEETH are the artificial substitutes for the missing natural teeth. FUNCTIONS The functions of prosthetic teeth are to: 1. Restore the esthetic, phonetic and masticatory functions of the missing natural teeth. 2. Transmit forces to the denture base through which they may be distributed by the prosthesis to all teeth and tissues contacted by rigid parts of the denture. 3. Maintain the integrity of ... http://www.toothcenter.com/prothesis/prosthetic-teeth.html All definitive RPDs will have the following components: (1) a major connector, (2) several minor connectors, (3) two or more direct retainers, (4) one or more denture bases, and (5) one or more prosthetic teeth (Fig. 3-1). Each component or part one or more functions necessary for the operation of the RPD. Each type of component part has ... http://www.toothcenter.com/prothesis/parts-of-a-removable-partial-denture.html Definitive RPDs  are constructed after extensive diagnosis, treatment planning, and thorough preparation of the teeth and tissues for the prosthesis. The length of service of definitive RPDs is intended to be many years (customarily 5-10 years). There are three types of RPDs or partially edentulous arches based on the tissue(s) which provide support. Support is the resistance to movement of ... http://www.toothcenter.com/prothesis/rpd-removable-partial-dentures.html When anesthetic has been used, your lips, cheek and tongue may be numb for several hours after the appointment. To prevent injury, avoid any chewing until the numbness has completely worn off. It is normal to experience some hot, cold and pressure sensitivity after your appointment. Your gums may be sore for ... http://www.toothcenter.com/conservative-dentistry/after-dental-filling.html After an extraction or implant placement, it is important for a blood clot to form to stop the bleeding and begin the healing process — that’s why we ask you to bite on a gauze pad for 30 to 45 minutes after surgery. If bleeding or oozing continues after you ... http://www.toothcenter.com/implantology/tooth-extraction-and-implant-process.html Actinomycosis • Systemic therapy: penicillin or tetracycline in large doses for 3–6 mo • Wide excision of infected tissue Acute Herpetic Gingivostomatitis • Systemic therapy • Valacyclovir 500 mg #20; 1 tablet twice daily × 10 d • Acyclovir 400 mg #50; 1 tablet 5 times daily × 10 d • Fluids • Analgesia Acute Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis • Débridement of ... http://www.toothcenter.com/oral-diagnose-radiology/therapeutics.html Cleidocranial Dysplasia Etiology • Autosomal-dominant trait with high penetrance and variable expressivity • Mutations in SH3-binding protein on chromosome 4p16.3 • Widespread membranous and endochondral defects in craniofacial complex Clinical Presentation • Chief head and neck manifestations include the following: • Defective ossification • Wormian bones with calvarial defects • Delayed fontanelle and suture closure • Variably developed clavicles often a prominent ... http://www.toothcenter.com/oral-diagnose-radiology/cleidocranial-dysplasia-2.html