Fake News! The rise of fake research and other research issues. The proliferation of fake research for profit has become problematic. While there was always issues before with research the internet, AI, and profit motive are driving fake research like never before. Reputable journals can be found but it is impossible for the layperson to […]
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Pain after root canal? Still having pain after your root canal? Pain after root canal procedure is normal. The amount of pain and how long it last for varies from person to person and on several other factors. What are the main causes for pain after root canal is done? The primary reason someone will […]
Overcoming Common Dental Crown Seat Problems As dentists, a crown seat problem is common place. We often encounter a range of complexities when it comes to cementing dental crowns. While dental crowns are effective solutions for restoring severely damaged or decayed teeth, the process can sometimes be riddled with issues that can compromise the crown’s […]
Pilocarpine and Cevimeline for dry mouth Pilocarpine is a parasympathomimetic sialogogue that we use to increase salivary flow. Before anyone should use these medications they should exhaust all other options for dry mouth treatment. Pilocarpine (Salagen) and Cevimeline (Evoxac) These two medications can be given to those suffering with dry mouth. These drugs are cholinergics […]
What is the canalis sinuosus and do we need to worry about it? Canalis sinuosus is a branch of the infraorbital canal with a very high degree of variation. It is a neurovascular canal through which the anterior superior alveolar nerve passes through. It typically reaches the the premaxilla in the canine and incisor region, […]
What is hypoplasia of the teeth? Hypoplasia is a medical condition that refers to the underdevelopment or incomplete development of a tissue or organ. In the dental world we care about hypoplasia of teeth and it is a fairly common condition dentists see. However, there are different kinds and different causes. What Is dental hypoplasia? […]
What is barodontalgia? Barodontalgia is pain that occurs as pressure changes. Other difficult conditions in dentistry that may be similar to barodontalgia. This is the 10th in a series of multiple post series about orofacial pain with difficult to diagnosis or unusual origin. Cracked tooth syndrome Trigeminal neuralgia Atypical odontalgia Neuralgia-inducing cavitational osteonecrosis or NICO […]
Looking for the operculum removal ADA dental code? Operculum removal dental code is D7971. What is an operculum? Operculum is the name we give to tissue covering a partially erupted tooth. We often see this on lower back molars of younger adults and kids. What is the cost to remove the operculum? You will need […]
What is an occlusal analysis device? Occlusal analysis devices measure the sequence of occlusal contact and the force of the occlusal contacts. What systems for occlusal analysis are available? This technology is not widely in use in dentistry. Part of the reason is cost and part of the reason is the lack of need for […]
What is SRP, scaling and root planing, or more commonly known as a deep cleaning? Scaling and root planing is a procedure we do for individuals with some level of periodontal disease. So first off we will describe what periodontal disease is. What is periodontal disease? Periodontal disease is an infection, and the number one […]