What is Dental Crossbite?
A crossbite is a type of malocclusion, or a misalignment of teeth, in which upper teeth are placed inside of lower teeth. This malocclusion can affect a tooth or a group of teeth including front or back teeth or both.…
Professor Abdolreza Jamilian Orthodontist
Professor Jamilian, an orthodontist, has a specialized fellowship in orthodontic surgery and maxillofacial abnormalities and is a professor in the orthodontics department of the Dentistry School of the Islamic Azad University. He is member of Iranian and European Board of Orthodontics (EBO) and is a member of the Iranian, American and European Orthodontists Association.
Angular Cheilitis Causes and Treatments
Angular cheilitis or angular stomatitis is a skin inflammatory disorder affecting corners of our mouth. The disorder would be developed at or both corners of the mouth and it can occur in any age group. Angular cheilitis would be caused…
Everything about the Hollywood Smile
Teeth, gums and jaw’s form are the most important constituents of a smile design. For most people, the most perfect smile is a Hollywood smile. Having even straight teeth and a standard jaw is the first prerequisite for reaching a…
Orthodontic Instruments and Devices
Orthodontic instruments and devices are divided into two categories: a category includes consumables which are used for a single patient and another category includes instruments used by the orthodontist. This article intends to explain each of them separately. Consumables Used…
Orthodontics with Veneer
Orthodontics is a dentistry treatment where midline discrepancy and dental and jaw malocclusions can be solved. Since, orthodontics also somehow will improve the beauty of patients, it is categorized as a cosmetic treatment, as well. Orthodontics with veneer is a…
Sinus Opening Due To Tooth Extraction
Sinus involvement commonly occurs when someone extracts their upper molar teeth or when procedures that are located at the back portion of the upper jaw are carried out. A sinus opening may occur because the bone which is shared between…
The Effects of Thumb Sucking on Children’s Teeth
The bad habit of finger sucking, especially thumb sucking, in children and its impact on their teeth is something that cannot be ignored. For different reasons, children and newborns would suck their fingers. Although this bad habit has no detrimental…
Lipomas of the Oral Cavity
A lipoma refers to a round or oval-shaped lump of fatty tissue, which is usually found growing beneath skin. Lipoma actually is a disease of the fatty tissue in which fat lumps start to grow abnormally and after a while…
Everything about Gum Infection
Gum infection or gingivitis is a bacterial disease in which gums are infected and would in turn infect the oral cavity of the patient. Gum infection commonly is accompanied with certain symptoms like a bad breath. Any failure to control…
The Effect of Medicines on Orthodontic Treatment
Orthodontic treatment depends considerably on the strength of teeth and status of the periodontal tissue. These go towards deciding the type, factors and more. There are different factors including various hormones and medicines which can influence the rate of orthodontic…