What is a palatal groove?

Abstract. Palatal radicular groove is a discreet alteration in tooth morphology, characterized by an invagination that begins near the cingulum of the tooth and moves in an apical direction. Clinically, palatal radicular groove may be associated with periodontal and/or endodontic problems.

What is Palatoradicular groove?

Palatoradicular groove is a developmental anomaly which is predominantly found in maxillary lateral incisors. It provides a susceptible alcove for the progression of localised periodontal inflammation which can further cause pulpal involvement.

Which tooth is most susceptible to a lingual palatal groove?

According to a study done by Lara, 1 macroscopic analysis of teeth revealed that palatogingival groove most commonly occur on the lingual surface of maxillary lateral incisor.

How long do mock up veneers last?

When it comes to veneers and crowns, one very common question we get is “how will I look with my temporary veneers?” Aesthetics play a major role when deciding that you want to use veneers. Ideally, temporary veneers will stay in place for 5 to 10 days until the permanent ones are ready.

What is the free gingival groove?

The free gingival groove is defined as a shallow V-shaped groove. which runs parallel to the margin of the gingiva at a distance of 0.5-1.5 mm. (Orban 1948). It is thought to develop at the level of, or somewhat apical to. the top of the epithelial attachment due to functional impacts on the free.

What is a developmental groove?

n. One of the fine lines found in the enamel of a tooth that mark the junction of the lobes of the crown in its development.

What is Talon cusp?

Talon cusp is a rare dental anomaly in which a cusp-like mass of hard tissue protrudes from the cingulum area of maxillary or mandibular anterior teeth. The typical appearance of this projection is conical and resembles an eagle’s talon.

How common is missing lateral incisors?

According to epidemiological studies, one or both of the maxillary lateral incisors are congenitally missing in approximately 2% of the population. (1) Maxillary laterals are the third most common missing teeth behind third molars and mandibular second premolars.

What is the tooth in front of the wisdom teeth called?

Your eight incisor teeth are located in the front part of your mouth. You have four of them in your upper jaw and four in your lower jaw. Incisors are shaped like small chisels. They have sharp edges that help you bite into food.

How much are veneers for 4 front teeth?

Generally, dental veneers range in cost from as low as $400 to as high as $2,500 per tooth. Composite veneers are the least expensive veneer option, generally ranging from $400-$1,500 per tooth, whereas porcelain veneers generally cost between $925 to $2,500 per tooth.

Do veneers ruin your teeth?

One of the most asked questions we receive at Burkburnett Family Dental about porcelain veneers is if they ruin your teeth. As one of the most popular cosmetic dentistry treatments, we receive this question quite often. Simply put, the answer is no. Porcelain veneers don’t ruin your teeth.

Where is free gingival groove found?

The gingival groove occurs as fre- quently on teeth where the gingival margin is apical to the cemento-enamel junction as on teeth where the gingival margin is lo- cated on the enamel.

How are composite veneers used to make teeth?

Composite veneers stratification: at first, a layer of dentin was placed. A second layer of enamel was placed to mimic the shades of the tooth and modelled to the final shape using a spatula and brushes. The picture shows the composite veneers on central incisors before contouring ad pre-finishing.

Do you overlap the incisal edge when preparing anterior teeth?

If you want to increase the retention of the veneer or are planning morphology changes for esthetic, functional or structural reasons, I recommend that you overlap the incisal edge and prepare into the lingual aspect of the tooth. This increases the resistance form of the preparation so that the ceramic engages the lingual aspect of the tooth.

When to use flat or wrap when preparing anterior teeth?

The additional reduction of the tooth allows the technician to make the morphology changes to the restoration without creating an incisal edge that is too thin or too thick. A diagnostic wax-up is extremely helpful in this type of case to determine how far the preparation must extend into the lingual surface.

Which is cheaper, ceramic or direct composite veneers?

Based on clinical and scientific data, direct composite veneers, which are a cheaper solution compared to traditional ceramic, offer a valid option for aesthetic rehabilitation, and can be performed in a single session and modified during the layering process to meet patients’ needs.