Orthodontics is a specialty of dentistry that is concerned with the study and treatment of malocclusions (improper bites), which may be a result of tooth irregularity, disproportionate jaw relationships, or both. The word comes from the Greek words ‘ortho’ meaning straight and ‘odontos’ meaning tooth. Orthodontic treatment can focus on dental displacement, or deal with the […]
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Implantology is that area of dentistry that is concerned with the diagnosis, design and insertion of implant devices and restorations which provides adequate function, comfort and esthetics for the edentulous (lacking teeth) or partially edentulous patient. Over the past four decades, implantdentistry has evolved from enlightened clinical experimentation to scientifically proven procedures and materials. Today […]
Endodontics is the branch of dentistry concerned with diseases of the pulp tissue inside the tooth. The most common procedure done in endodontics is root-canal therapy. This procedure aims to save a tooth that would otherwise be extracted due to infection caused by decay (a cavity in the tooth), a large filling, or trauma to […]
With the transition from being a boring chore to the means to be glamorous, dental care popularity is on the increase. This has led to various cosmetic procedures for that glamorous look. A smile makeover refers to any combination of cosmetic dental procedures that enhances the beauty and appearance of the smile, correcting almost any dental problem. Crooked teeth can […]