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Occlusal schemes for complete dentures

The Dental Elf

This overview of reviews of the influence of occlusal schemes on the clinical performance of and patient satisfaction with complete dentures included 10 systematic reviews. Whil ethe findings suggest that occlusal schemes might interfere with the clinical performance the results should be carefully considered because of the low quality of the systematic reviews included.

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What Kind of Anesthesia Is Used for Wisdom Teeth Removal?

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It’s never fun preparing for a trip to an oral surgeon to have your wisdom teeth removed. But if the teeth are causing dental problems, extracting them can be the only option to relieve pain and improve your oral health. However, you can’t help but feel worried about experiencing discomfort during tooth extraction. That’s understandably normal.

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The State of Florida Considers Funding Volunteer Dental Program

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

With the absence of dental coverage under Medicare, it’s no wonder that many in Florida—which has one of the largest older adult populations in the United States—struggle to access professional oral healthcare services. In 1997, the Florida Dental Association and Dental Lifeline Network-Florida started the Donated Dental Service Program, and they have been funding it ever since.

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Do You Have To Be Referred For Wisdom Teeth Removal?

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Third molars, or wisdom teeth, are usually the last 4 sets of teeth to grow in each jaw quadrant (1 in each corner of the mouth). These teeth erupt between the ages of 16 and 25. Ideally, if you have enough space in the jaws, all 4 wisdom teeth will erupt uninterrupted through the bone and gums. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. In most cases, insufficient room in the jaw does not allow the wisdom teeth to erupt properly, leading to fewer or no wisdom teeth altogether.