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The Effects Of Cigarettes And Tobacco Products On Oral And Dental Health It is scientifically proven that all tobacco products have a negative impact on our health in many areas. When it comes to the negative effects of smoking on health, we all think of diseases such as lung cancer, heart disease and asthma. However,...

Diseases Of The Temporomandibular Joint And Their Treatments The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is located in the lower part of the temporal bone between the mandibular fossa and the mandibular condyle. It is located in front of the external auditory canal. This joint may show morphological differences from person to person. Even in the same person,...

Osteoporosis And Dentistry WHAT IS OSTEOPOROSIS? Osteoporosis is when bones become brittle due to reduced quality and strength. In other words, it is the formation of cavities in the bones and the decrease of bone mass per unit volume. Bone formation and destruction is a dynamic process that is constantly renewed. The skeletal mass protects...

Dental Treatments For Heart Patients Heart disease is an important topic for dental applications. In particular, the control of blood thinners, which most heart patients take regularly, and the prophylaxis of people with valvular heart disease are also important with regard to dental treatments. In coronary heart disease, depending on the severity of the disease,...

Oral And Dental Health During Pregnancy Although oral care is always important and necessary, it becomes even more important during menstruation, pregnancy, breastfeeding and the menopause. During pregnancy, the amount of oestrogen and progesterone hormones increases in women. This leads to an increased accumulation of plaque in the mouth. This plaque should be removed from...

Oral And Dental Health In Diabetes Patients Diabetes, known to the general population as ” sugar disease” and one of the most common chronic diseases in the world, occurs when the insulin hormone produced is not used effectively or the pancreas does not produce enough insulin hormone. There are two different types of diabetes: failure...

Laser Applications In Dentistry Laser refers to a monochromatic, flat and high-energy beam of light. Today, lasers are used in various areas of medicine for therapeutic purposes. The advantages of using lasers are that no vibration is felt, no disturbing noise is made during operation, in most cases no anaesthesia is required, the procedure can...

Aphtae and herpes in dentistry What Is Aphthae? Aphthae are oval or round sores in the mouth that are painful, have a red centre with white edges and form in sensitive areas such as the gums, tongue, cheeks and palate. Aphthae can cause the person to feel sensitivity and pain. Because of this, the person...

Causes and treatment of tooth sensitivity Tooth sensitivity is caused by damage to the enamel laker covering the teeth or by exposure of tooth root surfaces as a result of gingival recession. It is a condition that is noticed by eating hot, cold, sweet or sour foods. From time to time, breathing cold air through...

Botox Applıcatıons In Dentıstry WHAT IS BOTOX? Simply put, it is the production of the toxin from the bacterium Clostridium Botulinum under sterile laboratory conditions and its application to facial wrinkles, aesthetic applications and muscle systems. Although Botox application is mostly known as an application in the medical field, dentists can also apply Botox by...