Cephalometric analysis

Cephalometric analysis is the clinical application of cephalometry. It is analysis of the dental and skeletal relationships of a human skull. It is frequently used by dentists, orthodontists, and oral and maxillofacial surgeons as a treatment planning tool.

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Easter egg

Happy Easter my lovelies. I received an Easter egg 😊 eat sweets in moderation please

Occlusal X-rays

Occlusal X-rays show the roof or floor of the mouth and are used to find extra teeth, teeth that have not yet broken through the gums, jaw fractures, a cleft palate, cysts, abscesses or growths. Occlusal X-rays may also be used to find a foreign object.

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Protect your eyes

What do you think about my glasses ? Better to protect my eyes from the curing light. A research in 2013 said: JCDA Clinical Pearl: Clinicians should be aware that high power dental curing lights can cause soft tissue burns if used inappropriately. The resulting soft tissue burns resemble ulcers and may not be recognized as related to the light curing procedure.

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Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT)

The image is a convenient way for your dentist to see everything on a single x-ray, helping them to spot emerging teeth, impacted teeth, and possible tumors. Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT): also creates 3D images, but displays soft tissue, airway, and bone as well as dental structures.

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Tooth surface loss (TSL) or tooth wear (TW)

Objectives. Tooth surface loss (TSL) or tooth wear (TW) is an irreversible loss of hard tooth structure caused by factors other than those responsible for dental caries. TSL is observed clinically as attrition, abrasion, abfraction, and erosion.

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