Dental Materials

Classification Of Investment Materials   An investment is described as a ceramic material that is suitable for forming a mold into which molten metal or alloy is cast. The procedure for forming the mold is known as investing. Classification of Dental Casting Investment Materials: Based on the Type of Binder Used: There are three types of dental casting … [Read more...] about Classification Of Dental Casting Investment Materials

The Role Of Fluoride In Preventing Dental Caries Write a short note on fluorides. Answer: Fluorides are the agents to improve the resistance of teeth to dental caries. Fluoride agents are the most effective and easy method of increasing the resistance of the tooth to dental decay Systemic Fluoridation: Water fluoridation or systemic fluoride in the form of drops or … [Read more...] about The Role Of Fluoride In Preventing Dental Caries

Pulp Protection A base or cavity base is a layer of cement placed beneath a permanent restoration to encourage recovery of the injured pulp and to protect it against numerous types of insults to which it may be subjected. Types of insults depend on particular restorative material. It can be thermal or chemical or galvanic. The base serves as a replacement or substitute for … [Read more...] about Pulp Protection In Operative Dentistry

Role Of Liners In Restorative Dentistry Cavity liners are cement coatings of minimal thickness that are applied to the prepared cavity when the remaining dentin thickness is adequate. Purpose of Cavity Liners Cavity Liners serve as a physical barrier to ingress bacteria or bacterial products. Cavity Liners  provide therapeutic effects, i.e. antibacterial, … [Read more...] about Role Of Liners In Restorative Dentistry

Dental Bur Shapes And Their Uses Write in brief on dental our design. Answer: Dental Bur is a small milling cutter. "What Are The Different Shapes Of Dental Burs Used In Dentistry" A dental bur has three parts head, shank, and shaft. Head: Portion carrying the cutting blades. Shank: Portion connecting the head to the shaft. Shaft: Portion which will … [Read more...] about Dental Bur Shapes And Their Uses