1. Basics of Dentistry
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SRI VENKATESHWARAA DENTAL COLLEGE
ARIYUR, PONDICHERRY - 605702
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2. Introduction
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• This document has been created to run the
MBBS students through the basics of dental
health, diseases, dental treatments and Oral
Manifestations of Systemic Diseases.
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4. Dental Anatomy and Physiology
Dentition (teeth): There are two dentitions
Primary (deciduous)
•Consist of 20 teeth
•Begin to form during the
first trimester of
pregnancy
•Typically begin erupting
around 6 months
•Most children have a
complete primary
dentition by 3 years
of age
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5. Dental Anatomy and Physiology
•Consist of 32 teeth in most
cases
•Begin to erupt around 6
years
of age
•Most permanent teeth have
erupted by age 12
•Third molars (wisdom teeth)
are the exception; often do
not appear until late teens or
early 20s
Dentition (teeth): There are two dentitions
Secondary (permanent)
Mandible
Maxilla Incisors
Canine (Cuspid)
Premolars
Molars
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6. Dental Anatomy and Physiology
Identifying Teeth
Classification of Teeth:
•Incisors (central and lateral)
•Canines (cuspids)
•Premolars (bicuspids)
•Molars
Incisor
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Canine Premolar Molar
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Identifying Teeth2
Incisor
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Canine Premolar Molar
•Incisors function as cutting or shearing
instruments for food.
•Canines possess the longest roots of all teeth
and are located at the corners of the dental
arch. Function as tearing of food.
•Premolars act like the canines in the tearing
of food and are similar to molars in the
grinding of food.
•Molars are located nearest the
temporomandibular joint (TMJ), These teeth
have a major role in the crushing, grinding,
and chewing of food.
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9. Dental Anatomy and Physiology
•Apical: Pertaining to the apex
or root of the tooth
•Labial: Pertaining to the lip;
describes the front surface of
anterior teeth
•Lingual: Pertaining to the
tongue; describes the back
(interior) surface of all teeth
•Distal: The surface of the tooth
that is away from the median
line
•Mesial: The surface of the
tooth that is toward the median
line
Labial
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Apical
Lingual
Distal
Apical
Mesial
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11. •Pulp Chamber
The 3 parts of a tooth:
•Anatomic Crown
•Anatomic Root
Anatomic Crown
Anatomic Root
Pulp
Chamber
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12. Anatomic Crown
Anatomic Root
Pulp
Chamber
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•The anatomic crown is the
portion of the tooth
covered by enamel.
•The anatomic root is the
lower two thirds of a tooth.
•The pulp chamber houses
the dental pulp, an organ
of myelinated and
unmyelinated nerves,
arteries, veins, lymph
channels, connective tissue
cells, and various other
cells.
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14. Dental Anatomy and Physiology
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Dental Tissues—Enamel
•Structure
•Highly calcified and hardest
tissue in the body
•Crystalline in nature
•Enamel rods
•Insensitive—no nerves
•Acid-soluble—will demineralize at
a pH of 5.5 and lower
•Cannot be renewed
•Darkens with age as enamel is lost
•Fluoride and saliva can help with
remineralization.
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15. Dental Anatomy and Physiology
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Dental Tissues—Enamel
• Enamel can be lost by:
– Physical mechanism
• Abrasion (mechanical wear)
• Attrition (tooth-to-tooth contact)
– Chemical dissolution
•Erosion by extrinsic acids (from
diet)
• Erosion by intrinsic acids (from
the oral cavity/digestive tract)
• Multifactorial etiology
– Combination of physicaland
chemical factors
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16. Dental Tissues—Dentin
•Softer than enamel
•Susceptible to tooth wear
(physical or chemical)
•Does not have a nerve
supply but can be sensitive
•Is produced throughout life
•Three classifications
•Primary
•Secondary
•Tertiary
•Will demineralize at a pH
of 6.5 and lower
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17. Dental Tissues—Dentin
Three classifications:
•Primary dentin forms the initial shape of thetooth.
•Secondary dentin is deposited after the formation of theprimary
dentin on all internal aspects of the pulp cavity.
•Tertiary dentin, or “reparative dentin” is formed by replacement
odontoblasts in response to moderate-level irritants such as
attrition, abrasion, erosion, trauma, moderate-rate dental caries,
and some operative procedures.
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Dental Anatomy and Physiology
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18. Dentin
Pulp
Tubule
Fluid Nerve Fibers
Odontoblast
Cell
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Dental Tissues—Dentin (Tubules)
•Dentinal tubules connect the dentin
and the pulp (innermost part of the
tooth, circumscribed by the dentin
and lined with a layer of odontoblast
cells)
•The tubules run parallel to each
other in an S-shape course
•Tubules contain fluid and nerve
fibers
•External stimuli cause movement of
the dentinal fluid, a hydrodynamic
movement, which can result in
short, sharp pain episodes
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19. – Larger in diameter
Enamel
Exposed
Dentin
Receding
• Removal of smear layer Gingiva
• Erosion/tooth wear
Tubules
Odontoblast
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and Physiology
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Dental Tissues—Dentin (Tubules)
Association between
erosion and dentin
hypersensitivity
• Open/patent tubules
– Greater in number
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20. Dental Anatomy and Physiology
Dental Tissue—Cementum
•Thin layer of mineralized
tissue covering the dentin
•Softer than enamel and
dentin
•Anchors the tooth to the
alveolar bone along with
the periodontal ligament
•Not sensitive
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21. Dental Tissue—Dental Pulp
•Innermost part of the tooth
•A soft tissue rich with blood
vessels and nerves
•Responsible for nourishing the
tooth
•The pulp in the crown of the
tooth is known as the coronal
pulp
•Typically sensitive to extreme
thermal stimulation (hot or
cold)
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22. Dental Tissue—Dental Pulp
• Pulpitis is inflammation or infection of the dental pulp, causing extreme sensitivity
and/or pain.
• Pain is derived as a result of the hydrodynamic stimuli activating mechanoreceptors in
the nerve fibers of the superficial pulp (A-beta, A-delta, C-fibers).
• Hydrodynamic stimuli include: thermal (hot and cold); tactile; evaporative; and
osmotic
• These stimuli generate inward or outward movement of the fluid in the tubules and
activate the nerve fibers.
• A-beta and A-delta fibers are responsible for sharp pain of short duration
• C-fibers are responsible for dull, throbbing pain of long duration
• Pulpitis may be reversible (treated with restorative procedures) or irreversible
(necessitating root canal).
• Untreated pulpitis can lead to pulpal necrosis necessitating root canal or extraction.
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Dental Anatomy and Physiology
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24. and encircling the necks of
erupted teeth, serving as
support structure for
subadjacent tissues.
Dental Tissue—Dental Tissue
•Gingiva: The part of the oral
mucosa overlying the crowns
of unerupted teeth
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Gingiva
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25. Dental Anatomy and Physiology
Dental Tissue—Dental Tissue
•Alveolar Bone: Also called the
“alveolar process”; the
thickened ridge of bone
containing the tooth sockets in
the mandible and maxilla.
Alveolar bone
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26. Dental Anatomy and Physiology
Dental Tissue—Dental Tissue
•Periodontal Ligament:
Connects the cementum of the
tooth root to the alveolar
bone of the socket.
Periodontal Ligament
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27. periodontal ligament, thus
assisting in tooth support.
Dental Tissue—Dental Tissue
•Cementum: Bonelike, rigid
connective tissue covering the
root of a tooth from the
cementoenamel junction to the
apex and lining the apex of the
root canal. It also serves as an
attachment structure for the
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Cementum
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29. Dental Anatomy
and Physiology
Oral Cavity
Plaque:
•is a biofilm
•contains more than 600
different identified species of
bacteria
•there is harmless and harmful
plaque
•salivary pellicle allows the
bacteria to adhere to the tooth
surface, which begins the
formation of plaque
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30. Dental Anatomy
and Physiology
Oral Cavity
Saliva:
•complex mixture of fluids
•performs protective functions:
– lubrication—aids swallowing
– mastication
– key role in remineralization of
enamel and dentin
– buffering
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31. Dental Anatomy
and Physiology
Oral Cavity
pH values:
•measure of acidity or alkalinity of a
solution
•measured on a scale of 1-14
•pH of 7 indicated that the solution is
neutral
•pH of the mouth is close to neutral
until other factors are introduced
•pH is a factor in demineralization
and remineralization
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32. Dental Anatomy and Physiology
Oral Cavity
Demineralization:
•mineral salts dissolve into
the surrounding salivary
fluid:
–enamel at approximate
pH of 5.5 or lower
–dentin at approximate pH
of 6.5 or lower
•erosion or caries can occur
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33. Dental Anatomy and Physiology
Oral Cavity
Remineralization:
•pH comes back to neutral (7)
•saliva-rich calcium and
phosphates
•minerals penetrate the
damaged dentine surface and
repair it:
– dentin pH is above 6.5
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34. Maxillary bones
Every structure in the oral
cavity (gum, teeth and
muscles) is supported by
two bones:
• Upper jaw: the maxillary
bone or maxilla;
• Lower jaw: the mandibular
bone or mandible.
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39. Temporomandibular Joints
The temporomandibular
joints connect the upper
jaws to the mandible.
The part of the mandible
which mates to the under-
surface of the disc is the
condyle and the part of
the temporal bone which
mates to the upper
surface of the disk is the
glenoid (or mandibular)
fossa.
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46. Major Dental Specialties
1)Conservative/Operative/ Endodontics
2) Periodontics
3) Orthodontics
4) Pediatric Dentistry or Paedodontics
7) Prosthodontics
8) Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
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47. Conservative/Operative/
Endodontics
Endodontics (from the Greek endo "inside"; and odons
"tooth") is the dental specialty concerned with the study
and treatment of the dental pulp. Endodontists perform a
variety of procedures including filling, endodontic therapy
(commonly known as "root canal therapy"), treating
cracked teeth, and treating dental trauma.).
Root canal therapy is one of the most common procedures.
If the pulp becomes diseased or injured, endodontic
treatment is required to save the tooth.
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52. treatment options in caries
• Dental Extraction – If the
infection is out of control,
teeth become 3rd degree
mobile or Patient doesn’t
have time/money for RCT.
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53. Periodontics
Periodontology or Periodontics is the specialty of dentistry that studies
supporting structures of teeth, diseases and conditions that affect
them.
Periodontium: Gingiva (gums),
Alveolar bone,
Cementum,
Periodontal ligament.
GINGIVITIS: inflammation of the gum tissue, characterized by swelling,
reddening, gums that are tender and painful to the touch, bleeding
gums;
PERIODONTITIS: involves progressive loss of the alveolar bone
around the teeth, and if left untreated, can lead to the loosening and
subsequent loss of teeth.
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56. Orthodontics
Orthodontics is the branch of dentistry that corrects teeth
and jaws that are positioned improperly.
Its aim is to diagnose, prevent and treat irregularities of the
teeth and face, in order to:
- Get a good teeth alignment;
- Obtain an efficient chewing function;
- Achieve a good aesthetic of the smile;
- Reach and/or improve the health of the teeth and
periodontium;
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63. Orthodontic appliances
Orthodontic treatment uses appliances to
correct the position of the teeth. The
two main types are:
fixed braces – a non-removable brace
made up of brackets that are glued to
each tooth and linked with wires
removable braces – usually plastic
plates that cover the roof /floor of the
mouth and clip on to some teeth;
they can only carry out very limited
tooth movements
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64. Pediatric Dentistry or
Paedodontics
Paedodontics is the branch of dentistry that includes the
following:
• training the child to accept dentistry;
• restoring and maintaining the
primary, mixed, and permanent
dentitions;
• applying preventive measures for
dental caries and periodontal
disease;
• preventing, intercepting, and
correcting various problems of
occlusion.
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65. Prosthodontics
Prosthodontics is the dental specialty pertaining to
the diagnosis, treatment planning, rehabilitation
and maintenance of the oral function, comfort,
appearance and health of patients with clinical
conditions associated with missing or deficient
teeth and/or oral and maxillofacial tissues using
biocompatible substitutes.
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72. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Oral & Maxillofacial
surgery (OMS) specializes in
treating many diseases,
injuries and defects in the
head, neck, face, jaws and
the hard and soft tissues of
the Oral (mouth) and
Maxillofacial (jaws and face)
region.
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73. OMS Deals with Diagnosis and
treatment of:
-benign pathology (cysts, tumors etc.)
-malignant pathology (oral & head and neck cancer) with
(ablative and reconstructive surgery, microsurgery)
-cutaneous malignancy (skin cancer), lip reconstruction
-congenital craniofacial malformations such as cleft
lip and palate.
-temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders
-soft and hard tissue trauma of the oral and maxillofacial region
(jaw fractures, cheek bone fractures, nasal fractures, LeFort
fracture, skull fractures and eye socket fractures).
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76. Contd..
Blood disorders
• Disorders of Red Blood Cells
and Hemoglobin
• Disorders of White Blood
Cells
• Bleeding Disorders
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77. Anemia (cont.)
• Clinical features
– Pallor of skin and oral mucosa
– Angular cheilitis
– Erythema and atrophy of oral
mucosa
– Loss of filiform and fungiform
papillae on the dorsum of the
tongue
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82. Vitamin deficiency disorders
Vitamin B complex Reddening of oral mucosa,
deficiency tongue with or without
ulceration, swelling and
burning
Scurvy (vitamin C
deficiency)
Petechiae in oral mucosa
and swollen bleeding gums
Pernicious anaemia,
Iron deficiency
Pellagra
Bald tongue (atrophic
glossitis )
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90. Periodontal bleeding and
inflammation
• Diabetes melitus
O/M: gingivitis , periodontitis,
candidiasis, generalized
atrophy of the tongue
papillae,taste dysfunction,
salivary dysfunction, burning
mouth syndrome, delayed
wound healing
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91. HIV – associated periodontal
disease
O/M: linear gingival erythema
necrotising ulcerative gingivitis
necrotising ulcerative periodontitis
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92. ALTERATI
SYSTEMI
ON IN TEE
C DISORDE
H IN
S
Morphological change Teeth involved Disease/condition
Enamel hypoplasia Primary & permanent
teeth
Rickets , Osteomalacia,
Malabsorption,
Coeliac disease,
Hypoparathyroidism
Enamel hypoplasia with
discoloration
Primary & permanent
teeth
Tetracyclines given
during
pregnancy,infancy and
childhood upto 8years
of age
Enamel
discolouration(mottling)
Primary & permanent
teeth
Dental fluorosis
T
Loss of deciduos
dentition
Primary
J
R
uvenile
Downs syndrome,
hypophosphataemia
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93. Syndromes associated with cleft lip
and palate
• Most common is Pierre Robin syndrome
(micrognathia, cleft palate and glossptosis,
airway distress )
• Other syndromes includes Goldenhar syndrome,
median cleft face syndrome, orofacial digital
syndrome, Perts syndrome , Nagar syndrome,
Oto palato digital syndrome, Down syndrome
and Marfan syndrome
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95. Management :
• Follow up regularly
• Salivary substitutes
• Eye drops
• Caries control
• Soft diet
• Control of secondary infections
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96. Somebody asked: "You're a Doctor? How much do you
make?“
I replied: "HOW MUCH DO I MAKE?" ...
I can make holding your hand seem like the most
important thing in the world when you're scared...
I can make your child breathe when they stop..
I can help your father survive a heart attack...
I can make myself get up at 4AM to make sure
your mother has the medicine she needs to
live...and I will work straight
through until 4am to keep her alive and start the
day all over again!
I work all day to save the lives of strangers...
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97. I will drop everything and run a code blue for
hours trying to keep you alive!!!
I make my family wait for dinner until
I know your
family member is taken care of...
I make myself skip lunch so that
I can make sure that everything I did for your wife today
was correct...
I work weekends and holidays and all through the
night because people don't just get sick Monday
though Saturday and during normal working
hours.
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98. Today, I might save your life.
How much do I make?
All I know is, I make a difference.
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