Gap between adjacent teeth is called diastema. It is a hereditary condition but can also appear due to large labial frenulum, tongue thrusting, gum disease or disproportionately large jaw.
Hyperdontia means having extra teeth in the mouth. The supernumerary teeth can erupt normally, remain impacted or cause teeth crowding. They can vary in shape and location.
Due to the enlargement of the fungiform papillae the tongue appears dotted with raised papillae. This oral condition is called a strawberry tongue.
List of the cephalometric landmarks, planes and angles. How to assess the jaw relation and growth using the Frankfort Plane, Mandibular and Maxillary plane.
The orthodontic headgear is a dental appliance that modifies the jaw growth and is used for treating jaw relation discrepancies.
The cephalometry is used by orthodontists to evaluate the relationship between the skeletal structures, jaws, teeth and soft tissues.
Dental floss is a thin cord comprising of filaments while the dental tape has a flat surface that slides easily in between the teeth. The dental tape does not snap or harshly strike the gums the way dental floss does.
Tongue tie is also known as anchored tongue or ankyloglossia. People with such condition have shorter and thicker lingual frenulum and decreased tongue mobility.
Apicoecomy is a dental surgical procedure consisting of root resection and removing the apical part of the infected tooth. It helps eradicating the abscess and the infected root canal filling.
Pulp vitality testing is a way to diagnose the condition of the dental pulp. The test can be carried out by applying low temperature, high temperature or electric stimulus.