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Tooth Extractions

Possible Complications during Tooth Extractions and how they are overcome

Sometimes a tooth extraction is not as simple as expected but any problems that arise are handled easily by the dentist. For the patient, this usually means that treatment will take longer than planned and that follow up appointments may …

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Pulpitis

Pulpitis – There are two types of pulpitis reversible and irreversible

Pulpitis is inflammation of the pulp of a tooth. There are two types of pulpitis, reversible and irreversible. When a tooth suffers pulpitis due to cairies it depends

Development of Teeth

Development of Teeth

With regards to endodontic treatment it is important to have a basic knowledge of the development, eruption and exfoliation dates of both deciduous and permanent teeth. Deciduous teeth, otherwise

Basic Structure of a Tooth

Basic Structure of a Tooth

This basic description of tooth structure purely covers areas that are relevant to endodontic treatment.

  • The part of a tooth which sits above the gum and is visible in

Introduction to Endodontics

Introduction to Endodontics

In order to understand the need for endodontic treatment it is important to understand the basic structure and development of teeth, it is also essential to understand pulpitis