An immediate denture is a complete or removable partial denture that is constructed prior to the extraction of teeth which it will replace and is inserted immediately following the removal of natural teeth. Classification of immediate denture Conventional immediate denture Delayed immediate denture Transitional immediate denture IMAGES A) Conventional Flanged and socketed 1. Socketed    -Removable partial denture    -Complete denture 2. Flanged  1. Without alveolectomy     -partial...

A malocclusion is a misalignment of teeth and incorrect relation between the teeth of the two dental arches. The term defined by Edward angel, the “Father of modern orthodontics. Etiology of malocclusion Graber’s classification General factors 1. Heredity 2. Congenital 3. Environment     a) Prenatal (trauma,...

A   fixed or removable orthodontic appliance for preserving the space created by the premature loss of one or more teeth. It can be unilateral or bilateral. Space maintainers are appliance made of metal or plastic that is custom fit to your child’s mouth.  Primary teeth can be lost early for several reasons. Accident or...

Mouth breathing refers to state of inhaling and exhaling through the mouth. Most normal people indulge in mouth breathing when they are under physical exertion such as during strenuous exercise or sports activity. Classification of mouth breathers Mouth breathers can be classified into 3 types: Obstructive Habitual Anatomic Obstructive:...

Tongue thrust (also called reverse swallow or immature swallow) is the common name of orofacial muscular imbalance a human behavioral pattern in which the tongue protrudes through the anterior incisiors during swallowing, speech and white the tongue is at rest. CAUSES:  According to Fletcher Genetic factors- Hypertonic orbicularis...

It usually involves placing the thumb into the mouth and rhythmically repeating sucking contact for prolong duration. The presence of the habit is considered normal till the age of 3-4 years. Persistence of the habit beyond this age can lead to various malocclusions. Causes:- Freudian theory: This theory was proposed by sigmond...

Pulpectomy the complete removal of a pulp from the pulp chamber and root canal. The pulpectomy procedure is also called partial root canal. Pulpectomy refers to a common endodontic procedure in which the dental pulp and root canal are completely removed. This procedure is done on primary teeth. INDICATION Inflammation extending beyond...