Academy of Dental Knowledge

The diagnosis of burning mouth syndrome is by the process of exclusion. When we can not find the reason for burning mouth symptoms, the dise...

Oral Lichen Planus on left mucosa [1] Question: What is oral lichen planus? Answer: It is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects the ...

Oral mucosal lesions are common. They can be due to physiological changes or a local disease. They may also be an oral manifestation of a sk...

Acute suppurative sialadenitis (including parotitis) is usually caused by Staphylococcus aureus. But sometimes it may be polymicrobial in ad...

Diamond burs are generally used for reducing tooth structures to prepare cavities for restorations or place crowns or porcelain veneers. Dia...

Composites are tooth coloured restorative materials that are usually recommended for class III, IV and class I cavities with less or no oc...

You have read about the composition of dental composites in earlier class notes This article will speak about the properties.  Properties o...

Direct Esthetic Restorative Materials There are four types of direct esthetic restorative materials currently in use. They are: Composites...

Permlastic is a polysulfide, condensation-cured, elastomeric impression material in three viscosities P o l ysulfide  impression materials ...

  Types, clinical features, Causes prevention & treatment Non-carious loss of tooth structure is a problem that is often found in senior...