Dental-Tips

Post Failure!

Metallic post failure can render a tooth unsuitable for further restoration. With fiber posts, it is preferable to have debonding of the post or post fracture rather than root fracture…
Mahmoud H. Al-Johani
December 8, 2016
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Etching Time!

  Etching for 15 seconds on permanent tooth enamel provides adequate microporosity for resin adhesion and sealing and bond strengths great enough to result in cohesive fracture of the enamel…
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Xylitol

Much of the available evidence indicates that xylitol has antibacterial properties that can improve the oral flora, but its caries-preventive effects are less well-supported. The conflicting findings may result from…
Mahmoud H. Al-Johani
December 29, 2010
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Shade Matching

Clinical tip: Value is the most important factor in shade matching. If value blends, small variations in hue & chroma won't be noticeable. Source: (Book of Esthetic Dentistry)
Mahmoud H. Al-Johani
December 25, 2010
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Probiotic Yogurt

According to a study; Daily consumption of probiotic yogurt for 2 weeks lower the salivary mutans streptococci counts in healthy adolescents with fixed oral appliances. While there is no effect…
Mahmoud H. Al-Johani
December 23, 2010

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