The oral cavity is a habitat for temporary and permanent microorganisms. Some of these microorganisms play a main role in the development of the dental caries. The occurrence of dental caries in industrialized countries like India is increasing day by day. To cope up this situation, a good level of dental caries treatment is required and may be costly. To keep the treatment economically feasible, the prevention should be done own selves at the doorstep level using herbal remedy, is the solution of choice. Nature has bestowed a very rich botanical wealth, and a large number of diverse types of...

The Stainless steel crowns offer an outstanding alternative to other restorative materials for restoration of primary teeth; however it also has important selected indications for permanent teeth. The SSC is extremely durable, relatively inexpensive, subject to minimal technique sensitivity during placement and offers the advantage of full coronal coverage. Its main disadvantage is its appearance .In primary teeth, the SSC finds application following pulpotomy/pulpectomy and is applicable for teeth with developmental defects, large carious lesions involving multiple surfaces where an amalgam...

Chemotherapy (also called chemo) is a type of cancer treatment that uses drugs to destroy cancer cells. Chemotherapy works by stopping or slowing the growth of cancer cells, which grow and divide quickly. But it can also harm healthy cells that divide quickly, such as those that line your mouth and intestines or cause your hair to grow. Damage to healthy cells may cause side effects. Often, side effects get better or go away after chemotherapy is over. This book emphazise on how to support people with Cancer (Chemotherapy).

Zahnkaries ist eine der häufigsten vermeidbaren Krankheiten, die als Hauptursache für Mundschmerzen und Zahnverlust anerkannt ist. Sie ist eine der wichtigsten Mundkrankheiten der öffentlichen Gesundheit, die das Erreichen und die Erhaltung der Mundgesundheit in allen Altersgruppen behindert. Die WHO behauptet, dass eine schlechte Mundgesundheit tiefgreifende Auswirkungen auf die allgemeine Gesundheit und die Lebensqualität haben kann und dass mehrere Mundkrankheiten mit chronischen Krankheiten zusammenhängen. Unter Zahnkaries versteht man die örtliche Zerstörung von anfälligem...

Calcium hydroxide is a material which has been used for a variety of purposes, since its introduction into dentistry is in the earlier part of 20th century .In its pure form the substance has a high Ph & its dental use relates chiefly to its ability to stimulate mineralization, easy preparation, antibacterial property & its ability to raise acidic Ph to alkaline. A range of products has been formulated with different therapeutic action, the effects of which are partially dependent upon the tissues to which are applied. Calcium hydroxide is considered to be one of the most biocompatible...

La carie dentaire est l'une des maladies évitables les plus courantes, reconnue comme la première cause de douleur buccale et de perte de dents. Il s'agit d'une maladie bucco-dentaire majeure de santé publique qui entrave la réalisation et le maintien de la santé bucco-dentaire dans tous les groupes d'âge. L'OMS affirme qu'une mauvaise santé bucco-dentaire peut avoir un effet profond sur la santé générale ainsi que sur la qualité de vie, et que plusieurs maladies bucco-dentaires sont liées à des maladies chroniques. La carie dentaire est la destruction localisée des tissus durs...

During last decade several new nickel-titanium (NiTi) instruments for manual canal preparation as well as for use in rotary endodontic handpieces have been developed and marketed in order to facilitate the difficult and time consuming process of cleaning and better shaping the root canal system.. This speed and efficiency made signal appointment endodontics possible even in cases with complex root anatomy. The super elasticity of NiTi alloy allow these instruments to flex more than stainless steel instruments before exceeding their elastic limits, allowing easier instrumentation of curved...

Dental caries which is very commonly known as "tooth decay" is not a new disease to mankind. In ancient population, evidence of dental caries were found but now a days it has become more significant, this could be because of urbanization of civilization. Dental caries represents a significant proportion of the daily routine for many practicing clinician. Recently we have entered an era where concept of "prevention" has taken place. This book aims at reviewing as well as upgrading the present text accessible on dental caries vaccination encompassing its role in caries prevention as well as...