Archive for November, 2007

Root Canal Treatment – The Tooth Saver !

Root canal treatment is an endodontist procedure performed by a dentist to remove infected pulp tissue of root canal. Terms to Know : There are various parts of a tooth like crown, dentine, enamel, pulp etc. The central cavity of the tooth is called as Root canal. Every teeth has a root canal and these [...]

Newer Approach to Dentistry – Dental Implants

Dental implant is a root shaped metal prosthesis placed inside (implanted in) the maxillary arch to replace the missing or broken tooth-root. Thus they are not dependent on neightbouring teeth for mechanical support and looks more natural. This false root can be used to anchor a false upper tooth – crown, bridge replacement tooth etc. [...]

I will Be visiting Laparoscopic Workshop

Our Medical college is going to organize a conference and training session next month in Atlanta. There will be demonstration, discussion, work shop and more in that 5 days conference. The conference will be headed by top gastroenterologist, plastic surgeons, urologist etc. from various parts of the world and will be sponsored by many pharmaceutical [...]

Importance of life insurance.

Life insurance is an insurance policy which a person opts for during his life-time for his death-time. Sounds paradoxical ! By applying for a life insurance policy, the family member gets the amount of insured money in case of death of the insurer.So if you love your family members and don’t want them to broke [...]

Bought a Camera to take Snaps of Surgeries

We are required to take some photos of interesting medical and surgical cases to publish in various books, for case presentation and also for a personal collection too. – Radiologist take snaps of various USG and X-ray pictures for collection – General Surgeons take photos of various operative procedures or any abnormal pathology. – Obstetricians [...]

What are Dental Inlays and Onlays ?

Dental inlays or onlays are used to repair the damaged teeth or the biting or chewing area rather than the conventional manner to use a simple filling. Generally an inlay or an onlay is made up of gold, resin or porcelain, the latter being the most successful, renowned and preferred material of choice all over [...]

What are Veneers ?

With Veneers at your disposal, you are no longer required to be shy or look ugly because of any gaps in your teeth or if you suffer ignominy because of stained, oddly shaped teeth, or teeth with small holes in them. Veneers are slim and usually customized shells which are designed to place at the [...]