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Surprising Facts Of Dental History

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While regular visits to the dentist aren't always a cause for joy, they're a necessity. They can mean the difference between good dental health and developing infections that can cause a lot to treat. The next time you hesitate to keep a dental appointment or feel bored sitting in the dental chair, recall some of these interesting bits of information about dentistry. They'll help to while away the time. 1. Early Endosseous Implant - A mandible fragment belonging to a Mayan was found in 1931. It dated all the way back to 600 A.D. What's intriguing is that it contained three pieces of tooth-shaped shell in the sockets of several missing lower incisors. This was evidence that the Mayans used early forms of endosseous implants . 2. Hippopotamus Dentures - General George Washington wore dentures made of hippo tusk and human teeth. He began losing his teeth early in life and was compelled to turn to dentures. Rather than having them made of wood, which was common ...

Latest Trends In Implant Dentistry

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Tooth loss results from diseases and trauma and is very common these days. A dental implant is introduced to overcome such conditions and provide support for the replacement of missing teeth. The implant is not a new concept; it has been in practice ever since the beginning of the civilization. Implant trends are changing significantly with the increase of research work in designs, materials and techniques. Research has changed the trend of dentistry and made the life of dentists easier and allowed the patients to have a pleasant experience. Finite element analysis, electron microscopy, Glass fibre reinforced implant, and micro casting is among the latest trends in dental implants. Finite element analysis is one of the latest trends prevailing in the dental implants .  Three-dimensional nodes or pieces created by breaking the structure of the implant and the bone surrounding it; that is used to calculate the mechanics of force created on each node. In the past, the failure ...