Which Types Of Dental Implants Offer The Best Long-Term Stability And Durability?
Dental implants are an excellent solution for people who need to replace missing teeth, offering long-lasting results with proper care.…
Dental materials part 1 – Glass Ionomer Cements
What type of fillings do you have in your mouth? Over the past couple of weeks a surprising number of patients have come up to me asking what materials we use in dentistry today, and how they work. Over the next few weeks I will try my best to give everyone a brief description of the various materials we have access to today in modern minimally invasive dentistry!
Our first material is a personal favourite of mine: the glass-ionomer cement (GIC). I used plenty of this during my training in Adelaide Dental Hospital and during my employment at the Sydney Dental Hospital. It is an invaluable tool to have where poor oral hygiene and gingival bleeding contraindicate use of moisture-sensitive materials.
Can a Wisdom Tooth Extraction Prevent Future Issues?
Wisdom teeth have a way of sneaking up on you. One day everything feels fine, and the next you’re rubbing…
The Connection Between Oral Health and Overall Health
The Connection between Oral Health and Overall Health At first, it’s easy to presuppose that oral health and overall health…
A Brief History of Dental Practices Throughout the Ages
While it is easy to think of dentistry as a very modern practice, it has a long history – one…