Mumps: Causes, Symptoms & Treatments Describe the parotid gland under the following headings: External features, Relations, Nerve supply and Applied anatomy. Answer. Parotid Gland External features The parotid gland is the largest salivary gland (weight: 25 g) located in the parotid region. It resembles a three-sided inverted pyramid and presents … [Read more...] about Mumps: Causes, Symptoms & Treatments
Polishing Protocol
Polishing Protocol What do you understand by the words abrasive and polishing agents? How and what are the agents used in polishing in gold restorations? Answer: Agents used in Polishing Gold Restorations: Gold is relatively a soft material. Therefore, it requires a different approach than that used for other metals used in dentistry. Slow-speed handpiece should be used in … [Read more...] about Polishing Protocol
Abrasive And Polishing Units In Dentistry
Abrasive And Polishing Units In Dentistry Write a short note on abrasive and polishing units. Answer: Following are the Abrasive and Polishing Units: Finishing burs: Burs are made of stainless steel or tungsten carbide. 12–40 fluted carbide burs are usually recommended for finishing depending upon the restorative material. Plain burs are also used before final … [Read more...] about Abrasive And Polishing Units In Dentistry
Role Of Fluoride In Dental Health
Role Of Fluoride In Dental Health Write a short note on medicated dentifrices. Answer: Medicated Dentifrices: Certain medications are added to the toothpastes and toothpowders so as to empower them with prophylactic/ therapeutic activity against specific dental conditions. These are: Fluoride: Sodium monofluorophosphate or sodium fluoride or caries prevention. … [Read more...] about Role Of Fluoride In Dental Health
Abrasive Agents In Dentistry
Abrasive Agents In Dentistry Write a short note on rouge. Answer: Rouge is an iron oxide inline form. Mohs scale: 5–6. It is blended with various soft binders into a cake or bar form. When impregnated in cloth it is called crocus cloth. It is used to polish high-noble metal alloys Rouge is contraindicated for polishing stainless steel and cobalt-chromium … [Read more...] about Abrasive Agents In Dentistry