Barbara Jurim

When using an intraoral scanner, be careful in these five areas. You’ll be able to prevent inaccurate impressions and other scanning issues by following these tips. No. 1: Camera obstructions The number one rule of taking a digital impression is, “If you can’t see it, you can’t scan it.” The intraoral scanner is just a camera that stitches together tons of pictures to form the scan. A mistake too many dentists make is not packing cord and exposing the finish line to the camera.

Root canal therapy is a highly effective way to treat and save a tooth that has been damaged or infected due to decay. After the procedure is complete, the healing process begins, and with proper care, most people can return to their normal activities relatively quickly. Cellular healing after root canal therapy is the process of replacing the damaged cells and tissue in the tooth with healthy cells.

Follow these five steps to determine whether a tooth root is fractured: No. 1: Listen to the patient explain the history. They will tell you things like: “I used to chew on the tooth and get a sharp pain and then chew on the other side.