Principles And Art Of Examination Of Children Prerequisites Physical examination is subjective (provides soft data) and its yield depends upon the experience, skills, thoroughness, and the time spent by the pediatrician for making the clinical assessment. Eyes, ears, nose, and palpating fingers are the real gems of a physician and an intact analytical brain is the … [Read more...] about Pediatric General Physical Examination Notes
Use of Facebow Device in Prosthodontics
Define face-bow. Classify face-bows. Mention the parts of the facia type of face-bow. Discuss the use of face-bow. Answer: Face - Bow Definition Face-bow is a caliper-like device that is used to record the relationship of the jaws to the temporomandibular joints or the opening axis of the jaws and to orient the casts in this same relationship to the opening axis of … [Read more...] about Use of Facebow Device in Prosthodontics
Physical Factors In Retention Of Complete Dentures
Physical Factors In Retention Of Complete Dentures Denture retention with a note on physical factors. Answer: Retention is defined as, “That quality inherent in the prosthesis which resists the force of gravity, adhesiveness of foods and the forces associated with the opening of the jaws.”–GPT It is the ability of the denture to resist displacement against its path of … [Read more...] about Physical Factors In Retention Of Complete Dentures
Salivary Secretion And Denture Retention
Explain the role of saliva in denture retention. Factors in Denture Retention Factors in Denture Retention Extension of Denture Base: Stensens duct It is rare for a maxillary denture to cause obstruction to this duct. Wharton duct Extension of the lingual flange in this region can lead to obstruction in which the patient complains of swelling under the tongue … [Read more...] about Salivary Secretion And Denture Retention
Lasers In Complete Denture
Lasers in the Complete Denture Laser is an acronym, which stands for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. Lasers are an alternative to conventional surgical systems. Lasers in the complete denture Advantages Easy access to the anatomic site Possess inherent hemostatic properties. Capable of ablation of lesions in proximity to normal … [Read more...] about Lasers In Complete Denture