When do we place a dental filling and what is the purpose? A filling is usually indicated when a biofilm left on the tooth surface for a long time has damaged the enamel enough to create a cavity. Often this stage still causes no sensitivity, so the patient may not even notice the problem until … Continue reading Microscope-assisted dental filling
A previously root-filled tooth can sometimes develop a new dark lesion at the root tip years later—a sign of chronic infection (“focus”) caused by bacteria.It may or may not cause symptoms; over time it can turn into an abscess or a cyst. Extract the tooth or give it another chance? Before deciding, the dentist investigates … Continue reading Tooth causing a chronic focus of infection due to a missed root canal!
Getting to know the world of telescopes can also help us to put into perspective the importance of using magnification and illumination in the modern era. Observing the Moon with the naked eye can be an experience in itself, but how much more can we discover with a telescope? A 20× magnification already makes a … Continue reading The importance of magnification and light in modern dentistry
