Maxillofacial Prosthetic Materials Ideal Requirements "What are maxillofacial prosthetic materials? A detailed question and answers guide" Maxillofacial materials are used to correct facial defects or deformities resulting from cancer surgery, accidents or congenital deformities. The nose, ears, eyes or any other part of the head and neck may be reconstructed by these … [Read more...] about Maxillofacial Prosthetic Materials: Innovations, Challenges
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Dental Metal Restorations: Materials, Techniques, and Applications
Metal Restorations In Dentistry "What are dental metal restorations? A detailed question and answers guide" Metal restorations and prostheses are an integral part of dentistry. Metals are among the strongest materials and provide strength and durability to any structure. There are two ways of constructing a metal restoration—direct and indirect. Direct techniques … [Read more...] about Dental Metal Restorations: Materials, Techniques, and Applications
Gypsum Products Dental Notes
Gypsum Products "What are gypsum products in dentistry? A detailed question and answers guide" "Understanding gypsum products through FAQs: Types, uses, and properties explained" Read And Learn More: Basic Dental Materials Notes Tests for measuring setting time Initial Gillmore test for the initial set Vicat test for setting time Gillmore test for … [Read more...] about Gypsum Products Dental Notes
Dental Lasers and Metal Joining: Techniques, Materials, and Applications
Dental Lasers: "What are dental lasers and metal joining techniques? A detailed question and answers guide" It is often necessary to construct a dental appliance as separate parts and then join them together either by a soldering or welding process. Dental brazing is covered by ISO 9333. Terms And Definitions Metal joining operations are usually divided into four … [Read more...] about Dental Lasers and Metal Joining: Techniques, Materials, and Applications
Abrasion And Polishing In Dentistry Notes
Before any restoration or appliance is placed permanently in the mouth it should be highly polished. In spite of all the care taken during processing, many restorations and prostheses usually require further trimming, smoothing and finally polishing. A rough or unpolished surface may Be uncomfortable to the patient Cause food and other debris cling to it and make … [Read more...] about Abrasion And Polishing In Dentistry Notes