A study was conducted to identify the causative factors and to assess the prevalence of dental attrition. An attrition index was developed to measure attrition and is readily comparable across dental practices. Individual teeth were scored based on their level of wear. The attrition index was useful in assessing the severity of attrition in dental […]
Dental, or dentistry, refers to the medical discipline that includes aspects of the science of teeth and chewing. The word comes from the Greek word dentos meaning tooth. Dental science includes the study of how the tooth works and what happens when it is not in its normal condition. Oral medicine, on the other hand, […]
Dental science, commonly referred to as dental therapy and dental medicine, is a field of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and prevention of dental disorders, diseases, and abnormalities of the teeth and gums. The goal of dental care is to prevent disease and injury of the teeth through preventative measures and treatments. […]
