A periodontal splint is an appliance used for maintaining or stabilizing mobile teeth in their functional position. Types Of Splinting In Dentistry Classification of Periodontal Splints According to the Period of Stabilization Temporary stabilization: Worn for less than 6 months Removable: Occlusal splint with wire and Hawley with splinting arch wire Fixed: … [Read more...] about Define And Classify Periodontal Splints
Causes Of Tooth Mobility
Causes Of Tooth Mobility "What causes loose teeth in adults?" Following are the causes of tooth mobility: Loss of tooth support (Bone loss): Amount of mobility depends on the severity and distribution of bone loss at individual root surfaces, the length and shape of the roots, and the root size compared with that of the crown. Tooth with short, tapered roots is more … [Read more...] about Causes Of Tooth Mobility
Peri-implantitis
Peri-implantitis "What is peri-implantitis and why does it occur?" Peri-implantitis is defined as an inflammatory process that affects the tissues around an osseointegrated implant and results in the loss of supporting bone. The term peri-implantitis was introduced in 1987 by Andrea Mombelli. Peri-implant mucositis is the term used to describe reversible inflammatory … [Read more...] about Peri-implantitis
Antimicrobial Agents In Periodontal Therapy
Antimicrobial Agents In Periodontal Therapy Classification of Antibiotics According to the type of action, antibiotics are classified in the following ways: Bacteriostatic: For example, tetracyclines, sulfonamides, erythromycin, etc. Bactericidal: For example, penicillins, cephalosporins, etc. Bacteriostatic antibiotics inhibit the growth and multiplication of … [Read more...] about Antimicrobial Agents In Periodontal Therapy
Metronidazole
"What is metronidazole and how does it work?" Metronidazole Answer. Metronidazole is a nitroimidazole compound. Metronidazole is used to treat protozoal infections. Metronidazole is bactericidal to anaerobic organisms. "Role of metronidazole in biofilm disruption studies" Metronidazole Clinical Indications Metronidazole is not the drug for treating A. … [Read more...] about Metronidazole