Meditation in Dentistry: Managing Toothache and Dental Anxiety
Meditation is a centuries-old practice known for its wide ranging benefits on physical, emotional, and mental well-being. While it is most commonly associated with stress relief and mindfulness, its potential effects on physical pain management, including dental health, are gaining interest among researchers and healthcare professionals. One intriguing area of exploration is whether meditation can […]
Patient Trust in Healthcare: Building Stronger Connections
Trust is the cornerstone of any effective healthcare system. It influences not only patient satisfaction and adherence to treatment plans but also impacts health outcomes and the efficiency of healthcare delivery. In a rapidly evolving medical landscape, where technologies, treatment modalities, and institutional structures are constantly changing, maintaining and strengthening patient trust has become more […]
Dental Implant Design and Implant Selection
Dental implants have revolutionized restorative dentistry, offering a predictable, long-term solution for edentulism (tooth loss). Since their modern inception in the 1960s by Per-Ingvar Brånemark, implants have evolved in implant design, materials, shape, surface topography, and surgical techniques. Today, dental implantology is an interdisciplinary field integrating prosthodontics, periodontics, oral surgery, and biomaterials science. This article […]
Rickets: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
Rickets is a pediatric bone disorder characterized by impaired mineralization of the growing bones, leading to bone deformities and growth disturbances. Despite being largely eradicated in many developed countries through nutritional interventions and public health measures, rickets has seen a resurgence in certain populations due to factors like vitamin D deficiency, dietary inadequacies, and limited […]
Teeth Grinding in Children: Causes and Management
Teeth grinding, also known as bruxism, is a condition characterized by the involuntary clenching, grinding, or gnashing of teeth. While it is common among adults, it is also prevalent among children, sometimes causing concern among parents and caregivers. This comprehensive article explores the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of teeth grinding in children. It […]
Anodontia: An Overview of a Rare Dental Condition
Anodontia is a rare but significant dental anomaly characterized by the complete or partial absence of teeth. This congenital condition can impact both primary (deciduous) and permanent dentition. Depending on the extent of tooth absence, anodontia can be classified into three main categories: true anodontia, hypodontia, and oligodontia. True anodontia refers to the complete absence […]