Arch

Teeth in each of human jaw (upper and lower) are arranged in a semi-circular shape. In dentistry, this layout of teeth in one jaw is called an arch. Upper teeth form the maxillary arch while the [...]

Apthous Ulcer

Apthouse Ulcer, also known as “canker sore or ulcer” is a condition which is signified by the presence of small ulcers on the soft tissues of oral cavity (Greek aptha=mouth ulcer). It is a [...]

Anterior teeth

The term ‘anterior teeth’ refers to the front teeth as distinct from the posterior or rear teeth.  As a group they include the incisors (central and lateral), the canines (known so because of [...]

Amalgam

Restorations based on mercury and metallic alloys are also being used in dental restorations. An alloy is made by melting and mixing together two or more metals and then letting them cool. [...]