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    taurodontism (Hargreaves & Goodis 2002). {4} - The teeth in regional odontodysplasia (ghost teeth), typically have very thin enamel and dentin and a large pulp chamber. The dental hard tissues show qualitative and structural deficiencies and the teeth usually fail to erupt. - Internal resorption of teeth may also produce larger pulp chambers due to loss of pulpal dentin.

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    Patient demand for optimal esthetics (1) has altered the practice of dentistry and major advances in ceramics have allowed dentistry to satisfactorily meet those expectations (2). The field of removable prosthodontics has also responded to those patient demands and manufacturers of denture teeth have introduced artificial teeth with optimal esthetics in mind. (1) In the 700BC, bone, ivory, pebble, animal or human teeth were the first documented materials used for partial denture construction.

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    We all have 32 teeth in our mouth and they are indispensable. The tooth, in itself, consists of two parts: the root buried in the bone and the crown that is in the oral cavity. In addition, the cost of a quality brush is now quite low compared to the many benefits. Dental care can help in many cases: to restore a devitalized tooth, to cover and support a tooth that has a large filling when there is not much left healthy material, to protect a weakened tooth, to cover a dental implant it is fixed

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    Fluoride Essay

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    Although fluorine is relevant to human nutrition, excessive doses had been reported in the groundwater of more than 200 cities worldwide (Kafri et al., 1989, Ayoob and Gupta, 2006, Edmunds and Smedley, 2013). Fluoride in the groundwater originate from sedimentary, crystalline rocks to volcanic tephra and ash (Battaleb-Looie et al., 2012, Gaciri and Davies, 1993, Cordeiro et al., 2012). In volcanic towns, during the circulation of groundwater, fluoride usually escaped from devitrified lavas, dissolves

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    really the result of the work of poachers. How can those delicate hairpins be the topic of international debate and black market trade? The answer is rooted in the history of one of the world’s oldest markets: the ivory trade. Ivory is a form of dentin, the same material that is in human teeth. Since the time of the sixth dynasty of ancient Egypt, ivory

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    waste of it. The digestive system begins in the human’s mouth. With the use of the teeth, tongue, and, salivary glands the breaking down of food will begin to take place. The teeth are living organs that contain blood vessels and nerves under the dentin, which are

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    Oral Piercings

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    sialadenitis (inflamed salivary glands), and scar tissue formation. Trauma may also occur on both the hard and soft tissues. The constant biting of a tongue piercing against the incisal and occlusal surfaces of the teeth may cause trauma to the enamel, dentin, and in some cases, the pulp. Gingival recession is a common repercussion to tongue piercings. Although it may not appear instantly, recession on the lingual surfaces of the anterior teeth occur at least 2 years after the initial piercing. Gingival

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    ingesting food and liquids. Teeth have three main parts the crown, neck, and root. The crown is the visible part of teeth, it is covered with enamel, which is the hardest tissue in the body. Along with enamel teeth also have an outer shell called dentin. The center of teeth consists of connective tissue, blood lymphatic vessels and sensory nerves (Thibodeau and Patton's, 2012). The neck of teeth joins the crown with the root, it is surrounded by gum tissue. The root is the

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    Adult Dental Health Survey 2009 It’s fifth in line of the national dental surveys since 1968. Carried out in England, Wales and Northern Ireland with aims to review changes over time in dental health, knowledge people about dental care and examine their experiences. Summary- There is visible improvement in all three areas in age group 20-45. There is noticeable connection between regular brushing and longer lasting teeth and overall better health. From the position of attendance- majority of the

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    coating of the eye that should be white appears blue, is a tell-tale sign of having osteogenesis imperfecta. There is also a chance of loss of hearing that is usually manifested in young adulthood and sometimes present in early childhood. Tooth dentin is weakened, so early assessment of teeth with a dentist is beneficial. Type II OI involves the skeleton and most will die in utero. Type III OI is when kyphoscoliosis

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