World Blood Donor Day: Blood Connects Us AllSafe blood supplies are a scarce commodity – especially in developing countries. Despite about 108 million yearly blood donations worldwide, safe blood is constantly on high demand! World Blood Donor Day, celebrated every 14th of June, aims to encourage people to give blood and save lives without asking for…
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Modern Options for Bone Grafting Technology
Bones, grafting, or any combination of the two are rarely the subject of casual conversation. Most of us, regardless of our profession, are happier discussing recent football scores, the price of gasoline, or the abnormally high number of Dunkin Doughnut franchise locations. Perhaps for it is for this very reason, however, that we should bring up this important topic–to raise awareness, maximize modern technology, and inform the public about the options offered in terms of dental implant surgery.
Tooth Autotransplantation….really?
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Brilliant! Prior to the discovery of dental implants, most surgeons were only left with a few options to replace teeth. One of the more novel ways to address this dilemma was to transplant one’s tooth from a different location in the mouth, into the position of an extracted tooth or missing tooth = Tooth autotransplantation…
Bite Sized Wisdom: Facts on Wisdom Teeth
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Wisdom teeth, the late blooming elder teeth of your mouth, behave a little differently than your other teeth. Know the facts!
Dental Implants: High Tech Teeth
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What are dental implants? Dental implants are replacement tooth roots that provide a foundation for both fixed and removable replacement teeth. Like roots, dental implants are secured within the jawbone and not visible once surgically placed. Teeth replacement is not new to dental technology. Early civilizations practiced teeth replacements; archaeologists have discovered skulls where teeth…
The Miracle of Bone Grafting
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Bone grafting is something of a miracle. Although you only get one set of bones, it’s actually possible to convince your body to repair itself with new bone material where you need it most. We aren’t talking about growing a whole femur. We’re talking about growing just enough bone material to strengthen weak spots in your jaw.
Dental Implants: What to Expect
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If you have been considering dental implant surgery, you might be concerned about what to expect. Questions such as: “Will I need to take time off of work?”, “Will I need bone grafting?” and “How quickly will I heal?” are not uncommon. We get that you’ve got questions, and we’ve got answers.
Tooth Trauma – Complicated Crown/Root Fracture – What Now?
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You tripped, you fell and now you have found yourself with a part of your tooth broken and the root exposed. Since this injury is traumatic, we thought it be best if you had a general overview of what to expect during the investigation and treatment stages.
Calling all Organic Chem geeks…name this structure? It treats nausea!
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You may ask why? Well this is C3H8O or C3H7OH or CH3CHOHCH3 It is a colorless, flammable chemical compound with a strong odor. It is a secondary alcohol. Isopropyl Alcohol – Inhalation of Isopropyl Alcohol Alleviates Nausea in ED Patients! Well thats simple, many people have these laying around. Dr. Diana Egerton-Warburton and her team performed a Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing…
10 Facts About Jaw Surgery
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If you have been considering jaw surgery but aren’t sure what to do, you may want to take into account some of these interesting facts
