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Dental Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) by – Dr. Pramanik Namrata

Dental cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) is a special type of x-ray machine used in situations where regular dental or facial x rays are not sufficient. It is not used routinely as radiation exposure from this scanner is significantly more than regular dental x rays. This scanner uses technology to generate 3-dimensional images of dental structures, soft tissues, nerve path and bone in craniofacial region in a single scan. These images allow for more precise treatment planning. CBCT scans are used for [...]

December 3, 2018 By Dentist, डॉक्टरांचे बोलणे 0 Comments
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Winter Nutrition by – Dt. Shahenaz Shaikh

Keeping the body well nourished & maintains a healthy diet is a challenge in winter season. Winter holidays with lots of focus on the enjoyment of food are the major obstacle to maintain a healthy routine. Excess intake of refined flour, salt, sugar, alcohol makes stress on immune system. To boost the immunity level & fight the germs that cause the cold & flu include the food rich in antioxidants, vitamin C & beta carotene. 1. Millets are good choice in [...]

December 3, 2018 By Blog, Dietician, डॉक्टरांचे बोलणे Comments Off
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Is root canal treatment painful? by Dr. Pramanik Namrata

The thought of having a root canal done can be pretty nerve racking! Root canal therapy is required when there is an infection in the nerve/pulp of the tooth. Pain in teeth requiring root canal is due to the infection/injury caused to the nerve of the tooth due to decay/fracture in tooth and not due to root canal therapy. Thanks to advancements in the field of dentistry and local anesthetics used to numb the tooth requiring a root canal, this procedure [...]

November 27, 2018 By Blog, Dentist, डॉक्टरांचे बोलणे Comments Off
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Sinusitis and Tooth Pain by Dr. Pramanik Namrata

Sinusitis is an inflammation of the cavities(sinus spaces)  present around the nose. In cases of acute sinusitis , most often caused by cold, there is a build up of mucus in these cavities.  This may often lead to pain  in the upper back  teeth area. The roots of upper molars  often extend into the sinus area. In case of pain in upper molar teeth , dental causes like cavities or gum problems can also lead to persistent/intermediate pain .These  causes [...]

November 21, 2018 By Dentist, डॉक्टरांचे बोलणे Comments Off
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What is tartar? by Dr. Pramanik Namrata

Tartar is a hardened layer of plaque that forms on the teeth. Plaque is a biofilm of bacteria present on tooth surfaces. When not cleaned, this layer hardens due to precipitation of minerals from the saliva forming a layer known as calculus/tartar. If not removed, plaque can cause tooth decay and gum problems. Tartar is hard and cannot be removed by brushing. Visit a dentist is essential. If left unattended, this layer of tartar can cause the destruction of healthy gum tissues [...]

November 12, 2018 By Blog, Dentistry, डॉक्टरांचे बोलणे Comments Off
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Why do gums bleed? by – DR. Pramanik Namrata

The most common cause of bleeding gums is gingivitis i.e. inflammation of the gums. When plaque is allowed to collect on the teeth, the bacteria in them destroy the healthy gum tissue thus causing the gums to get inflamed and irritated which in turn leads to bleeding from gums. If left untreated, the plaque forms a harder layer known as tartar which can lead to further destruction of gums and lead to periodontitis and loss of bone around tooth, [...]

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What is leptospira? by – Dr.Anand Tiwari

 What is leptospira?                                 It is a bacterial disease, caused by bacteria leptospira, spread through the urine of infected animals Most commonly spread through rodents like rats, mice Most common in warm climates In developing country like India-most commonly affects farmers Transmitted by water /soil contaminated by urine of infected animals coming in contact with  breaks in skin, eyes, mouth, nose   What are the presenting symptoms? Incubation period i.e  the time from infection to symptom onset   is: 7-12 days some infected people may have no symptoms disease may [...]

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Psoriasis – Dr.Nisha Parekh

Psoriasis It is common chronic non-contagious (doesn’t spread from skin contact) skin disorder. It is skin condition that speeds up the life cycle of skin cells. It causes cells to build up rapidly on the surface of the skin. The extra skin cells form scales and red patches that may be itchy. Psoriasis is related to inherited genes and the immune system. The exact cause remains unknown. Despite research over the past 30 years, the “master switch” that turns on psoriasis is still a mystery. Anyone [...]

September 28, 2018 By Dentistry, डॉक्टरांचे बोलणे Comments Off
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Osteoporosis – Dr.Murtaza Adeeb

Dr.Murtaza Adeeb   Definition: Osteoporosis is defined by the WHO as a bone mineral density that is 2.5 standard deviations or more below the peak bone mass as measured by a DEXA scan. This definition is even confusing for doctors.so in layman’s terms osteoporosis is softening of the bones due to hormonal changes particularly in menopausal women and also due to ageing and certain medication in both women and men.   There are 2 kinds Primary osteoporosis Type 1: Post menopausal-Women after menopause. Type 2: Senile-After 75 yrs in both [...]

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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus – Dr. Sameer Sahay

SLE or Systemic Lupus Erythematosus is the name given to a disease of the immune system that affects multiple organs and dramatically alters a person’s life and wellbeing. The name is derived from ‘Lupus’ which means ‘Wolf’ in Latin. Lupus was once a feared disease, as it affects young people, especially women and rapidly causes damage to organs such as skin, heart, lungs, kidneys, brain, nerves, joints etc. For centuries it was not known why it occured, but now we [...]

September 28, 2018 By Blog, Dentistry, डॉक्टरांचे बोलणे Comments Off
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