Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) seem to play a important role in dentistry. While several MMPs have an important role to play in developmental defects of teeth and in caries, some MMPs also seem to have a defensive role. The main organic component of tooth structure is collagen and MMPs that degrade collagen and the extra cellular matrix have been implicated in progression of dental caries. MMPs have also been shown to be active in pulpitis and studies have shown that they can be used as diagnostic markers of pulpal inflammation. This book reviews the role of MMPs in restorative dentistry...

Les métalloprotéinases matricielles (MMP) semblent jouer un rôle important en dentisterie. Si plusieurs MMP ont un rôle important à jouer dans les défauts de développement des dents et dans les caries, certaines MMP semblent également avoir un rôle défensif. Le principal composant organique de la structure dentaire est le collagène et les MMP qui dégradent le collagène et la matrice extracellulaire ont été impliquées dans la progression des caries dentaires. Les MMP se sont également révélées actives dans la pulpite et des études ont montré qu'elles pouvaient être...

Matrix-Metalloproteinasen (MMPs) scheinen eine wichtige Rolle in der Zahnmedizin zu spielen. Während mehrere MMPs eine wichtige Rolle bei Entwicklungsstörungen der Zähne und bei Karies spielen, scheinen einige MMPs auch eine defensive Rolle zu spielen. Die wichtigste organische Komponente der Zahnstruktur ist Kollagen, und MMPs, die Kollagen und die extrazelluläre Matrix abbauen, wurden mit dem Fortschreiten der Zahnkaries in Verbindung gebracht. MMPs sind auch bei Pulpitis nachweislich aktiv, und Studien haben gezeigt, dass sie als diagnostische Marker für Pulpaentzündungen verwendet...

Occlusion is the foundation for everything a dentist does that involves teeth. A thorough knowledge of occlusion is the basis for understanding why teeth get loose, why they wear excessively, break cusps, fracture restorations, or shift position. the act of occluding : the state of being occluded: such as. a : the complete obstruction of the breath passage in the articulation of a speech sound. b : the bringing of the opposing surfaces of the teeth of the two jaws into contact also : the relation between the surfaces when in contact. Enamel-to-enamel contact areas that occur over time can...

Science is undergoing major changes with the emergence of more advanced technology in all fields and one such major breakthrough is "Nanotechnology" which is constantly advancing. "Nano" is derived from the Greek word for 'dwarf'. Nanotechnology is the science of manipulating matter measured in the billionths of meters or nanometer, roughly making it to the size of 2 or 3 atoms and involves inventing and improving materials, devices, and systems with physical, chemical, and biologic properties that differ from those of large-scale structures. Development of "nanodentistry" will make possible...

This dissertation aims at providing a Comprehensive review of rotary endodontics along with specific torque and speed of different endodontic motors available in the market and with emphasis on the behavioural properties of Ni-Ti and its mode of application. To improve the speed and efficiency of the treatment, recently there has been a resurgence of mechanized or automated system for both preparation and sealing of root canal system. Clinical evidence demonstrates that the root canal systems can be cleaned and shaped and obturated in three dimensions with a high degree of predictability...