WHAT IS CORONAVIRUS? Coronaviruses (CoV) are a large family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV). Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a new strain that was discovered in 2019 and has not been previously identified in humans. The new virus is dangerous - so far, around 20 per cent of confirmed cases have been classed as severe or critical. So far, around 15 to 20 per cent of hospital cases have been classed as "severe" and the current death rate varies between 0.7 per cent and 3.4 per cent depending on the location and, crucially, access to good hospital care. This is much lower than fatality rates for Mers (30 per cent) and Sars (10 per cent), but still a significant threat. HOW DOES IT SPREAD? Like cold and flu bugs, the virus is spread via droplets when a person coughs or sneezes. The droplets land on surfaces and are picked up on the hands of others and spread further. People catch the virus when they touch their infected hands to their mouth, nose or eyes. WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS? COVID-19 symptoms range from mild to severe. It takes 2-14 days after exposure for symptoms to develop. Symptoms may include: · Fever (The Centers for Disease Control considers a person to have a fever when he or she has a measured temperature of at least 100.4 °F [38 °C]) · Cough · Shortness of breath Those with weakened immune systems may develop more serious symptoms, like pneumonia or bronchitis. You may never develop symptoms after being exposed to COVID-19. WHO declared COVID-19 a pandemic on March 11, pointing to "alarming levels" of spread, severity and inaction WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD YOU TAKE?. WHO and CDC recommend following these precautions for avoiding COVID-19:
HOW DOES THE CORONAVIRUS AFFECT YOUR DENTAL VISIT? Dentists around the world have been advised to stop all elective procedures by regulatory bodies. Only emergency dental procedures will be provided. This is being done to safeguard the dentist, the dental staff and most importantly the patient Avoid visiting a dentist till it is absolutely necessary such that there is no crowding in such places and social distancing should be maintained. The dental drill when used causes the production of aerosols. The virus may thus remain suspended in air. Also the saliva or blood may splatter and land on surfaces where it may survive and cause the infection if anyone accidentally comes in contact with this splatter. WHAT CONSTITUTES A DENTAL EMERGENCY?
ITS Dental College, Greater Noida, urges you to be safe during this time of pandemic and requests you to stay calm, not panic and follow advisories.
WHAT IS DENTAL CARIES? Dental caries is an infectious microbiological disease that affects both soft and hard tissue of the teeth. It leads to the formation of small holes in the teeth and makes it week and prone to infections CAUSATIVE FACTORS There are 4 main things that may lead to caries
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TREATMENT If the cavity is only on the superficial layers, a simple filling suffices. If the bacteria have now reached the pulp, pulp therapy will have to be initiated. PREVENTION
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PULPECTOMY PROCEDURES WHAT IS PULPECTOMY?? Every human tooth has three parts in the crown (part visible in the oral cavity)- hard tissue structures called the enamel and dentin and a soft tissue pulp on the inside. Correspondingly, the root of the tooth has two hard tissues known as the cementum and dentin and a soft tissue structure pulp on the inside. While the enamel , cementum and dentin on the outer layers of the teeth are tough and lifeless, the pulp inside is soft, living, highly sensitive and consists of nerves and blood vessles which provide nutrition and vitality to the tooth. When the outer layers of the tooth are damaged, it is possible for the pulp inside to become infected. In some cases to save the tooth, it may be required that the pulp be removed. This procedure of removal of infected pulp, cleaning of the pulp canals and then filling it with a suitable resorbing material in a milk tooth is known as pulpectomy. WHAT HAPPENS DURING TREATMENT? A pulpectomy is similar to a root canal treatment and is actually typically a part of the root canal process. After a Pedodontist removes the damaged pulp from the tooth, the area inside the tooth is disinfected and then filled with an inert material. WHO IS THE TREATMENT FOR? Often, a pulpectomy is performed on a milk or deciduous tooth. The roots of baby different from the roots of permanent teeth. Milk teeth have shorter roots that are eventually reabsorbed by the body. The reabsorption of the roots allows the teeth to fall out and be replaced by the permanent ones. Since the roots of baby teeth are resorbed, a pulpectomy procedure typically uses a material that can be resorbed at a similar rate to fill in the empty canal area, according to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. CAN’T THE TOOTH JUST BE PULLED OUT? There are two scenarios whereby the tooth may be pulled out instead of undergoing a pulpectomy procedure. 1. The tooth is close to naturally falling off and the permanent successor is about to erupt 2. The tooth is grossly destroyed and cannot be saved even with a pulpectomy. In all other scenarios, if indicated the pulpectomy procedure should be performed such that there is no loss of space in the jaws, there is proper development of speech and felicitation of mastication. WHAT AFTER PULPECTOMY? In case of teeth in the back of the jaws, a pulpectomy procedure is followed by the placement of a crown. These may be stainless steel or zirconia crowns. Placement of a crown helps to provide strength to the tooth and allows it to withstand the forces of chewing without fracture. These teeth usually exfoliate on their own, allowing the permanent tooth to erupt in its correct procedure. ITS Dental College, Hospital and Research Centre has a dedicated department of Pedodontics whereby all such procedures for your little one are performed by expert dentists with the utmost precision and care. Source: https://www.colgate.com/en-us/oral-health/life-stages/infant-kids/what-is-a-pulpectomy-0117 The importance of teeth in our lives cannot be overlooked. From helping us chew our food to giving us that perfect smile, our teeth play an important role! We delve into the types of teeth and their functions in this blog post! Primary dentition: Children have 20 teeth that are called milk teeth. These start erupting around 6 months of age and the entire set of milk teeth completely erupt by around 3 years. These are the 1. Incisors: 8 2. Canines: 4 3. Molars: 8 PERMANENT DENTITION: The permanent teeth start erupting around 6 years of age and all permanent teeth finish erupting by 12-13 years of age, apart from the third molars or wisdom teeth which can erupt around 18-25 years. The permanent teeth are 32 in number. These are: 1. Incisors: 8 2. Canines: 4 3. Premolars: 8 4. Molars: 12 Cafe Infinity located at ITS Dental College, Greater Noida is designed using 9X40 footer shipping containers, to be used as a recreational space for students, faculty and patients alike. The vision was to design a sustainable structure that goes beyond the conventional and pushes the boundaries of design and build form. Recycled shipping container, being a sustainable product, was a perfect fit due to its modularity as well as economic feasibility as compared to the conventional RCC structure. The cafe is designed to stand out due to its form factor, and also in terms of its positioning, breaking the rigidity of the existing site layout. Focussing on the outer structure and containers’ industrial form factor the interior is kept neutral. WHY INFINITY? The idea of using infinity was conceived to emphasize on the infinite possibilities of using a shipping container as a structural unit, regardless of the building type and site. The flexibility, modularity and sustainability makes shipping containers a perfect alternate to the conventional building structures (RCC), to reduce the overall carbon footprint while also being an ecologically and economically viable solution. The design idea centres around two courtyards which comprises of two cafe outlets in the front, two dynamic staircases acting as seating and providing access to the viewing decks. The seating is centered around the courtyard and provides an ideal view point of the inner courtyards and the outer landscape, which is often utilized for sporting events as well as other activities of the institute. The organic landscape layout complements the rigid geometry of the containers and provides fluidity to the site circulation. Large glazings of staircases merge the rigid build form with the landscape. The landscape complements the industrial nature of the architecture, but also promotes activity, and consequently, vibrancy to the entirety of the site. The building is formed with the use of recycled shipping containers (40 feet) that were crafted with the careful consideration to preserve its raw and industrial form. The structure, services and functionality are designed with a focus on sustainability. Passive cooling and insulation is provided with the use of 50 MM rockwool insulation, gypsum panelling, fibre cement board for rooftop flooring, tinted windows, mechanical cooling, strategic placement of windows and openings to make the building perfectly adequate in the extreme weather conditions of the site. Louvers made of reused shipping container doors located in the south direction minimize the heat gain as well as give privacy from the public hospital. WHY SHIPPING CONTAINERS ARE THE FUTURE?
A milk tooth usually stays in the mouth till it’s time for its permanent successor to erupt. If a child’s tooth has come out too soon, either due to some injury or due to cavities, it becomes important to maintain that space such that the permanent tooth may erupt without problems. This maintenance of space is done by an appliance known as the space maintainer. Space maintainers prevent the movement of the teeth adjacent to the extraction socket. These appliances are custom made by the dentist for each child and are fabricated either with acrylic or with metal wires. These are small and unobtrusive and the child easily adjusts to it. TYPES:
Fixed – These cannot be removed by the patient and have wire components. CARING FOR THE SPACE MAINTAINER
The space maintainer may feel unusual at first. But after a few days, the child probably will forget about it. A removable space maintainer with replacement teeth can affect speech until your child gets used to it. If it is removable, the space maintainer should be removed and thoroughly cleaned and stored in water when not worn. For fixed space maintainers, visit your dentist at regular intervals and ensure that food doesn’t accumulate. REMOVAL OF SPACE MAINTAINER The dentist will suggest removing the space maintainer, once the permanent tooth, for which space is being maintained starts erupting. ITS Dental College has specialized dentists who can diagnose the need for a space maintainer and have the expertise to fabricate these custom space maintainers for your little ones! WHAT IS LASER DENTISTRY? The term LASER is an acronym for ‘Light Amplification by the Stimulated Emission of Radiation’ and has been used in dentistry since 1960. The instrument creates light energy in a very narrow and focused beam. This laser light produces a reaction when it hits tissue, allowing it to remove or shape the tissue. HOW MANY TYPES OF LASER ARE THERE? Lasers used in dental practice can be classified by various methods: According to the lasing medium used, Gas laser Solid laser According to tissue applicability, Hard tissue : Used on the tooth structures Soft tissue: Used on the gums, gingiva, tongue, etc WHAT ARE THE DENTAL USES OF LASERS? WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF LASER OVER OTHER TECHNIQUES?
The dental departments at ITS Dental College, Greater Noida have the latest infrastructure and use Lasers routinely to treat patients. The dental students receive expert training and exposure to LASER Dentistry as well!!
Dental implants are unlike any other restoration. Other prosthetics attach to neighboring teeth or the surface of your gums. While many people’s oral needs are served by dental bridges and dentures, the prosthetics never fully replace the feeling and function of natural teeth. Only restoration that functions like a natural tooth are dental implants. The key to the stability of this tooth-replacement option is the titanium post that is placed in your jawbone near the location of your missing tooth root. The implant replaces the tooth root. This restorative treatment gives many health benefits. Roots of tooth promote bone growth and help prevent jawbone atrophy. If you have one or more missing teeth and have not sought dental implants, you are in danger of losing precious jawbone density. Over time, the loss of jawbone tissue can complicate your candidacy for receiving dental implants. If you recently lost a tooth or are about to undergo a tooth extraction, you should consider dental implant. Treatment Overview The dental implant treatment timeline can last anywhere from three to six months or longer, depending on your unique situation and how quickly your jawbone heals after implant placement. First, we will schedule oral surgery to place one or more dental implants. Then, you will require a few months to recover. During this time, the implant will fuse with the surrounding jawbone. |
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