Tue.Feb 11, 2020

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MINI IMPLANTS FOR ORTHODONTIC ANCHORAGE

Dentistry Blog

Orthodontic anchorage is a fairly new dental innovation that is used to resist the force applied to patients’ teeth. Successful orthodontic anchorage treatments rely on the adequate control of the anchorage. The main challenge in using the natural dentition for anchorage of minor tooth movements, whether with traditional fixed orthodontic appliances or clear aligners, is the management of reciprocal forces.

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Fixing Fractured Teeth

Hardin Dental

Did you know that chipped teeth are teeth that undergo fractures? Our teeth have three layers: an outer layer, the enamel; a middle layer, the dentin; and the innermost layer, the pulp. The enamel is the hardest layer of the tooth and protects the dentin and the pulp. The dentin is a softer layer and when it is exposed it can cause tooth sensitivity.

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