Understanding the Challenge of Total Tooth Loss
Losing all teeth in both arches—whether due to periodontal disease, trauma, or extensive caries—can significantly impact a patient’s quality of life. Beyond functional limitations, tooth loss often leads to diminished self-confidence and dietary restrictions. However, modern dentistry offers transformative solutions that not only restore ora...
Asymmetrical jaw growth is a common orthodontic concern that can impact both aesthetics and function. While it may seem like a minor cosmetic issue, early evaluation can transform it into an opportunity for improved dental alignment, enhanced facial symmetry, and long-term oral health. Orthodontic assessment plays a pivotal role in diagnosing the underlying causes and devising a tailored treatment...
A Common yet Critical Concern in Dentistry
When a patient presents with jaw clicking and pain during mastication , the first question that arises is: Which joint is involved? While multiple structures in the oral and maxillofacial region can contribute to discomfort, the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the most likely culprit. This intricate articulation connects the mandible to the te...
Introduction:Dental implants have revolutionized the field of restorative dentistry, offering patients a durable, functional, and aesthetic solution for missing teeth. Among the various implant procedures available, the All-on-4 system has emerged as a game-changer. Developed by Dr. Paulo Malo in 1998, the All-on-4 dental implant procedure allows patients to replace an entire arch of teeth with ju...
Kapasitas menanggung beban (Load-Bearing Capacity)
Implant
Jumlah
Panjang
Sudut (angulation)
Kualitas interferensi tulang-implant
Antisipasi beban dipengaruhi oleh
Faktor-faktor oklusal
Sudut puncak gigi (Cusp)
Lebar tabel oklusal
Tipe pemandu
Pemandu anterior
Fungsi kelompok
Daya kantilever
Koneksi ke dentisi natural
Ukuran tabel oklusal
Dimensi bukolingual
Dimensi mesi...
Berlanjut dari Desmosom & interkoneksi keratinosit.
Epitel gingiva terdiri dari lapisan kontinyu epitel skuamosa bertingkat. Ada tiga area berbeda yang bisa didefinisikan dari sudut pandang morfologi dan fungsi, yaitu:
epitel oral atau epitel luar,
epitel sulkular,
epitel jungsional.
Tipe sel utama epitel gingiva dan epitel skuamosa lainnya adalah keratinosit. Sel-sel lain yang ditemu...
Osteopontin merupakan sitokin utama yang meregulasi perbaikan jaringan. Fungsi putatif osteopontin meliputi mineralisasi tulang, regulasi fungsi sel kekebalan tubuh, penghambatan kalsifikasi, kontrol sel tumor, dan aktivasi sel. Osteopontin meregulasi biomineralisasi dan penghambat pengapuran pembuluh darah yang kuat. Kadar plasma osteopontin meningkat pada kondisi kelebihan berat badan dan ...
StrukturStruktur organisasi RANKL sangat mirip dengan anggota family TNF lainnya, yaitu punya domain intrasel yang pendek dan domain ekstrasel yang panjang, dimana ekson pertama mengkodekan domain intrasel, sedangkan ekson tengah dan ekson purna mengkodekan domain ekstraseluler.Faktanya, melalui analisis filogeni family TNF, didapati bahwa RANKL berkaitan erat dengan CD40L dan molekul-molekul ini...