An immediate adhesive bridge using the natural tooth
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1Department of Restorative Dentistry, Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield.
British Dental Journal
|February 28, 1998
Abstract:
There are several methods available for the replacement of missing anterior teeth. These include a removable prosthesis, a conventional fixed bridge, an adhesive bridge or a dental implant. The choice of the most suitable technique depends on several factors, such as the condition of the adjacent teeth, the occlusion, the patient's wishes and the financial implications of the proposed treatment.
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The human tooth enables us to eat a variety of foods, speak clearly, and even aid in shaping our faces. Teeth are composed of various elements that work together. Here's a detailed look at the anatomy of a human tooth.
The Crown, Neck, and Root
The visible part of the tooth is referred to as the crown. It's covered by enamel, the hardest substance in the human body. The crown is uniquely shaped for each type of tooth, allowing for different functions such as cutting, tearing, or grinding food.
The Crown, Neck, and Root
The visible part of the tooth is referred to as the crown. It's covered by enamel, the hardest substance in the human body. The crown is uniquely shaped for each type of tooth, allowing for different functions such as cutting, tearing, or grinding food.
Adhesion
Adhesion occurs when one type of molecule is attracted to a different molecule. Water exhibits adhesive properties in the presence of polar surfaces, such as glass or cellulose in plants. For instance, when water is poured into a glass, the positively charged hydrogen molecules of water are more attracted to the negatively charged oxygen molecules in the silica than to the oxygen in neighboring water molecules.
Capillary action is a result of water’s adhesive tendencies. When a narrow glass...
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