Frankel Appliance: A Guide for Patients, Parents, and Clinicians
If you’ve ever heard an orthodontist mention a “Frankel appliance” or “functional regulator,” they’re referring to a removable device that doesn’t look or work like a typical retainer. Rather than pushing teeth around directly, the Frankel appliance (often abbreviated FR) trains the muscles of the lips and cheeks, reshapes habits, and creates space so jaws […]
Alveolar Ridge Augmentation:Technique and Clinical Applications
Alveolar ridge augmentation is a cornerstone procedure in modern implant dentistry and oral rehabilitation. It refers to the surgical techniques employed to increase the quantity and quality of alveolar bone in edentulous or partially edentulous patients. The alveolar ridge is a dynamic structure that undergoes continuous remodeling after tooth loss, trauma, periodontal disease, or congenital […]
Saliva Substitutes: A Practical Guide to Comfort and Oral Health
Dry mouth is more than an annoyance. When saliva is scarce or missing, talking, chewing, swallowing, wearing dentures, tasting food, and even sleeping can become a daily struggle. Teeth decay faster, oral infections flare more easily, and the delicate lining of the mouth becomes sore and fragile. If you live with persistent mouth dryness; whether […]
Desensitizing Agents in Dentistry: Mechanisms and Applications
Dentin hypersensitivity (DH) is a common dental condition characterized by short, sharp pain arising from exposed dentin in response to thermal, tactile, osmotic, or chemical stimuli, which cannot be attributed to any other form of dental defect or pathology. It is a condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide, often compromising their quality of life, […]
Suturing Needles in Dentistry: Types and Applications
In dentistry, especially in the fields of oral surgery, periodontics, and implantology, suturing plays a critical role in promoting proper wound healing and ensuring favorable surgical outcomes. Suturing is not merely about closing a wound; it is a controlled process of approximating tissues in a way that restores function, minimizes infection risk, and improves esthetic […]
Periodontists: Specialists in Gum and Dental Health
When most people think about dental care, they often focus on teeth, cleanings, fillings, crowns, and whitening. However, the health of your gums and the supporting structures around the teeth is just as critical, if not more so, for maintaining long-term oral health. This is where a periodontist comes in. A periodontist is a dental […]