Introduction For over a century, prosthodontic terminology has remained largely unchanged, often burdened with intricate and inaccessible language. To modernize and streamline communication, we introduce Substitooth—a term officially coined within dentistry through DentistryUnited.com. While similar expressions may have surfaced informally in cartoons, marketing, social media posts or colloquial humor, this marks the first authoritative integration […]
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……Continued from Part 1 This X ray picture showed the entire ramus of the mandible having a large radiolucent lesion.The picture was consistent with a huge dentigerous cyst! “I have been saying it for years”, is all that he said. Considering his mental condition I wrote a note to his hospital doctor about the cyst […]
He politely asked to see me in my free time. I was new in my practice and I had all the time he would want. As I looked up to assess him, I saw a simple, slim, slightly balding but smiling middle aged man, who seemed to be too eager to please me. He had […]
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Dental Occlusion and TMJ: The Interrelationship – Fundamental Concepts, Finer Details, and Clinical Implications
Introduction Dental occlusion and the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) are fundamental pillars in dentistry. Their intricate biomechanical relationship governs oral function, structural stability, and overall patient well-being. A deep understanding of occlusal dynamics and TMJ physiology is paramount for diagnosing, treating, and preventing a spectrum of dental, muscular, and joint disorders. This comprehensive guide will elucidate […]