Oral Health Essentials

Dental and oral medicine is a field of medicine, which is concerned with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases and disorders of the oral cavity. It encompasses the study of the dentition, the temporomandibular joint, and supporting muscular, nervous, lymphatic, vascular and anatomical structures. Dental caries and periodontal disease are two of the most common oral diseases. Dental caries or tooth decay is the breakdown of the teeth due to acids produced by bacteria. The inflammation of the tissues surrounding the teeth is referred to as periodontal disease. Scaling and root planing, teeth restoration, surgical extraction of teeth and endodontic root canal treatment are certain dental treatments that may be performed for the maintenance of oral health. Oral diseases can be largely prevented by maintaining proper hygiene and with regular professional cleaning and evaluation. The aim of this book is to present researches that have transformed the discipline of oral health and dentistry and aided its advancement. It strives to provide a fair idea about this discipline and to help develop a better understanding of the latest advances within this field. With state-of-the-art inputs by acclaimed experts of this field, this book targets students and professionals.