The infantile milk dentition consists of 20 teeth, five per jaw half in the lower and upper jaw, of which two molars, two incisors and between them a canine. The four cuspids owe its name to its position in the dental arch at its clear bend in the jaw. The cuspid is conical and tapering … Baby canine tooth
When is a crooked canine tooth questionable? As a rule, there is no need to worry about teeth that break through crooked in the primary dentition. A crooked tooth is more likely to be observed in permanent teeth. Here the canine is particularly often affected. It is often referred to as “canine outline”, which should … When is a crooked canine tooth questionable? | Baby canine tooth
Accompanying symptoms Apart from the typical tooth fever, other symptoms can also occur during tooth decay. The processes in the oral cavity mainly stimulate the production of saliva and the baby drools more than usual. He also has a strong need to chew on objects or his own fist to facilitate the breakthrough of the … Accompanying symptoms | Baby canine tooth
Introduction Like every human intervention, anaesthesia also has a certain risk, which must be recognized and kept as low as possible. The risks of anaesthesia depend on many different factors. On the one hand, the risk depends on the planned surgical procedure and the duration and form of the anaesthesia. On the other hand, the … Risks of anesthesia
Causes of the risks of anesthesia The causes of the risks of anesthesia can be, for example, a poor general condition of a patient due to a serious illness or an unknown intolerance of certain anesthetics. The teeth are an important topic when it comes to the risks of anesthesia. Since, in order to secure … Causes of the risks of anesthesia | Risks of anesthesia
Risks of anesthesia in different age groups With increasing age, the risks of anesthesia or surgery also increase. The risks of anesthesia in old age are mainly characterized by the numerous comorbidities of the respective patient. In the foreground are diabetes mellitus, high blood pressure, pronounced cardiac insufficiency, lung disease, and reduced liver and kidney … Risks of anesthesia in different age groups | Risks of anesthesia
Risks in overweight patients and smokers Overweight patients are considered to be at risk, this is especially true in cases of severe overweight. The additional body mass can lead to numerous complications before, during and after anaesthesia. Overweight patients often suffer from concomitant diseases such as diabetes and high blood pressure. In addition, there are … Risks in overweight patients and smokers | Risks of anesthesia
Risks of anesthesia during surgery The risks of anesthesia during surgery always depend on the risk profile of the patient and the surgery itself. If an emergency surgery is performed without time for adequate preparation, the risk of complications increases significantly. One example is the flow of porridge into the trachea when the patient is … Risks of anesthesia during surgery | Risks of anesthesia
Introduction Deviations from the normal position of the upper jaw teeth in relation to the lower jaw teeth are called dentition anomalies or denture anomalies. The characteristics of these malocclusions can be very different. The causes can also be different. Heredity, bad habits, premature tooth loss, injuries or, very rarely today, rickets are possible. This … Dental anomalies
Prognosis The front teeth stand far in front of the lower teeth and are tilted outwards. Thumb-sucking or bad pacifiers cause this positional anomaly. If only the teeth are affected, orthodontic appliances can eliminate this anomaly. It may be necessary to remove teeth to make room. In more severe cases, when the jawbone is also … Prognosis | Dental anomalies
Introduction The craniomandibular system or also called the masticatory system or chewing organ is the entrance port for the entire digestive contract. It consists of different and different parts of the body with different tasks. The masticatory organ includes: Masticatory musculature Upper jaw Lower jaw Palate TMJ Teeth Periodontal apparatus Tongue Salivary glands Chewing muscles … Craniomandibular system
Summary The craniomandibular system, also known as the masticatory organ, includes all parts of the body that are necessary for food intake. These are muscles, mucous membrane, bones, hard dental tissue and glands. Only the interaction of the different components enables a good preparation of the food. All articles in this series: Craniomandibular system Summary
