Sugar and Dental Caries: Relationship, Risks, and Prevention
Sugar has long been recognized as both a nutritional staple and a major health concern. It is a source of quick energy, widely enjoyed in cultures around the world, and central to many culinary traditions. Yet, its role in oral health has been the subject of extensive scientific investigation and debate for more than a […]
Bacterial Plaque and Dental Decay
Dental caries, commonly known as tooth decay, remains one of the most prevalent chronic diseases worldwide. Despite tremendous advances in dental care and oral hygiene awareness, dental decay continues to affect millions of people across all age groups. Central to the development of caries is the role of bacterial plaque—a complex biofilm that adheres to […]
Caries Diagnosis
Dental caries, commonly known as tooth decay, remains one of the most widespread oral health problems across the globe. It can affect people of all ages, from toddlers to the elderly. Although advances in preventive dentistry and treatment have significantly reduced its burden, dental caries continues to challenge dentists due to its complex nature and […]
Resin Infiltration Technique
The pursuit of minimally invasive dentistry has reshaped modern clinical practice. As the profession shifts from a “drill and fill” approach toward preventive and micro-invasive strategies, new materials and techniques have emerged to treat early carious lesions while preserving sound tooth structure. One such innovation is the resin infiltration technique (RIT), a procedure that fills […]
Microleakage in Dental Filling Materials
Dental caries remains one of the most prevalent chronic diseases worldwide, affecting individuals across all age groups. The introduction of restorative dental materials has transformed the practice of operative dentistry by allowing clinicians to restore function, aesthetics, and structural integrity of carious or fractured teeth. Despite advancements in restorative techniques and materials, one persistent challenge […]
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, […]