Month: November 2017

Live Surgery Demo – Workshop on Orthognathic Surgery

Live Surgery Demo Workshop Orthognathic Surgery

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Department Of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery And Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics In Asociation With Royal College Of Physcians and Surgeon of Glassgow, U.K.
Conducted a workshop on orthognathic surgery on 13th November 2017 at RRMCH campus.

Professor Andrew Ian Edward BDS,FDSRCPS,MBChB FRCS (surg), FRCS (omfs), PGDipClinEd, Director Of Dental Examinations and International Associate Director Royal College Of Physician And Surgeons Of Glasgow, U.K. delivered the keynote lecture and conducted the live orthognathic surgery.

Dr. Anjan Kumar Shah MDS, FDSRCS, FDSRCPS(G), FIMSA, FIBCOMS, Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, RRDCH spoke on surgery first orthognathic treatment.

Dr. Rajkumar Alle MDS, DNB, MFDSRCPS(G), FIMSA, Professor and HOD, Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Director Of P.G. Studies, Rajarajeswari Dental College And Hospital, spoke on assessment and planning of facial aesthetics.

The programme was attended by 150 delegates from all over India.

Morning session comprised of lectures. Afternoon session included live streaming of the orthognathic surgery which was the hallmark of the event.

The programme concluded with the felicitation to professor Andrew Ian Edwards.

Bisphenol A- BPA

Is the BPA used in Plastics harming your child’s Teeth

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With the constant rise in tooth enamel defects in children, researchers have worked to find out the cause behind the same. The results point out to BPA (Bisphenol A), a chemical that is used in manufacture of plastic as the culprit. The findings are based on the research study that was carried on rats and it triggered the same issue in rats as in human kids.

This defect of enamel is know to have affected around 15-20 percent of the children in the age group of six – nine years. As per a researching microbiologist its effect varies from region to region. In some parts of the world reports show over 40% of the children being affected Enamel is an integral part of the teeth. It apparently covers the tooth and if it gets defected then can lead to dental issues like cavities. So, here is what exactly happens when the enamel gets defected. As per researchers the incisors and molars viz the teeth located in the front as well as the back of the teeth are affected and milky sports start are visible on them. These are known as defects because these are a result of mineral structure of teeth developing weakened regions. It is a common problem and occurs at the time of formation of teeth. Day by day it is rising. The study was further carried out on the rate and the researchers discovered that he weakened enamel in them was due to pollution altered genes.

Well, hormones are an integral part of the body and more so the endocrine system. The are responsible for controlling some of the major body activities be it reproduction, organ formation or energy usage by cells, to name a few. Pollutants have the ability to disguise themselves as these hormones besides slowing down or completely blocking the actions of hormones. Coming to the tooth enamel, two hormones namely androgens and estrogens are responsible for directing the cells to make tooth enamel. While androgen are male sex hormones and estrogens female sex organs, a study stated that two pollutants were responsible for promoting defects in enamel. One was vinclozolin, a chemical used by farm workers and farmers for killing fungi and the other BPA, the more common one. In case you are not aware, BPA or bisphenol is used by manufacturers in making many products like dental sealents, kitchen bowls, eyewear and more. It is also used to make interior coatings of many food and drink cans as well as jar lids.

The results of the studies that were carried out show that tooth defects could be an alarm that the child has been exposed to hormone disrupting chemicals as there is every possibility that these chemicals like BPA do harm to the teeth, though its not yet proven but is evident enough.

 

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wisdom tooth pain relief

All You Need To Do For Wisdom Tooth Pain Relief

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Bringing in the wisdom teeth is all about bearing immense tooth ache until its full grown. We all have experienced this uncomfortable and excruciating pain one in our life time. Dealing with this pain on an off can ruin your daily routines to quite an extent by causing discomforting pain. Well, here are a few tips to help you out of this situation.

Ibuprofen – This is kind of a universal mantra of sorts that sure provides relief in the testing times of wisdom tooth growth. Keeping an ibuprofen handy is a good idea. But, do take care of taking a dose that is within the limits.

Ice Pack – Yes, these also do help provide relief against tooth pain naturally without the need of pain killers. They also help in reducing inflammation of jaw line. Try applying it ever 15-20 minutes for good results

Numbing Gel – This is readily available in the chemist shop. Ask for a tooth ache relieving gel and you’ll find a lot of options. The main ingredient in the gel is benzocaine so those who are allergic to this ingredient, do not use it please. For others it is a good alternative for reducing gum pain. You need to apply it on and off throughout the day for good results.

Cloves – Another useful home remedy is chewing a cloves or using clove oil for pain relief. If you prefer chewing the clove then it has to be placed over the wisdom tooth, and is to be hold as a sandwich between the jaws without chewing it. Once you feel relief from pain you may spit it out and use another one. While using clove oil, just soak a cotton ball in the oil and place it on the tooth until you feel better.
Salt water Gargles – Pain at times is caused due to the bacteria in the mouth and using salt water, you can get rid of these pain causing bacteria as salt water is known to be a the natural disinfectant.

Onion – Very few of us might be aware that even onion comes with healing, rather antimicrobial properties. If you chew a piece of onion by keeping on the wisdom tooth or nearby, you will certainly feel that the pain is reducing after some point of time. You may then spit it off. The juice from the onion helps reduce the inflammation.

Tea Bags – Tea does have anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties and hence sipping on tea made from tea bags works well. The tea bags can also be kept in the mouth where the pain exists once it is cold.

Other than the aforementioned remedies you may also keep drinking water to get rid of the bacteria in the mouth, brush your teeth, floss and use a mouthwash on a regular basis as well as avoid sugar food. This can help you sail through your wisdom tooth growth process.

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Periodontitis casues symptoms and treatment

All You Need To Know About Periodontitis

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Periodontitis is a tooth condition wherein inflammation occurs around the tooth due to serious damage caused to the soft tissue as well as the bone that support the tooth. The mainly affect the periodontium, which surround the tooth for support purpose. All the periodontal diseases are a result of periodontium and even periodontitis is one of them.

In Periodontitis, the bacteria stick around the surface of the tooth while multiplying. The immune systems is over actively involved in fighting these bacteria which further results into inflammation. As periodontitis spreads its starts damaging the alveolar bone around the teeth and ultimately leads to the loss of it. If care is not taken then periodontitis may lead to heart attack stroke and other health problems as well. Having said that, another fact is that is is completely preventable because it is caused due to poor dental hygiene.

Causes – Now, for the causes of periodontitis – it generally occurs when a sticky, transparent membrane known as the bacterial plaque develops round the tooth surface. If we do not remove plaque regularly it turns into hard tartar which is again very difficult to remove yourself. You need to seek appointment of a doctor to do that because if not removed it starts damaging your teeth. The damage could further lead to gingivitis which if not cured will result into bacteria growth. They will start multiplying and destroying the bone as well as the connective tissue that holds the teeth. Eventually the teeth start losening up and fall off.

Symptoms – Periodontitis symptoms include inflammation of gums primarily. The gums swell and sometimes turn bright red and purple. They hurt and recede as well which results in teeth looking more long. It could also cause bad breath, bleeding while brushing teeth and flossing. Even while eating, the person does not feel the same because the teeth do not fit the same.

Diagnosis and Treatment – A orthodontist or a dentist examines your mouth and can easily diagnose the same. The treatment includes prescribing antibiotics in form of gel, microspheres, antiseptic chips as well as anti-microbial mouthwash. But, if the periodontitis is at the advanced stage it might require a bone and tissue graft or a flap surgery which removes the calculus in the pockets, removal of tarter and lifting gums back. While bone and tissue graft is done for regeneration of the destroyed gum tissues. This can be done using special proteins for regrowing the bones naturally.

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