Author: Isreal Olabanji DST, RN

Dental Elevators are used to loosen and ‘elevate’ the teeth in their sockets prior to extraction. Care should be taken to avoid causing  damage/trauma to nearby teeth while using elevators. PARTS OF AN DENTAL ELEVATOR Working end The working end is functional, elevating and retracting end of the elevator Single-ended The working end is adapted to the function of the instrument Shank The area between the working end and the handle The shank may be straight or angled for easy access to some areas in the mouth The shank may also have a finger rest to enable the operator to…

As the dental profession evolves, there is an increasing demand for supplementary material that can keep up with advancing trends. ‘Hands-on’ practical experience is essential for anyone in the dental profession, and this needs to be supplemented with written information to reinforce our practical experiences. A dental surgery contains instruments and equipment of various shapes, sizes and functions. The most oral surgery instruments commonly used during the procedure are: 1. Oral Surgery Instrument:  Straight Elevators Uses: To loosen the tooth from periodontal ligaments before extraction. To separate and lift tooth from the socket. Characteristics: Single-ended. Variety of sizes. 2. Oral…

Acid reflux might seem like a simple condition, just a form of indigestion. While this is partly true, it can still be very painful. It’s caused by acid traveling up from the stomach instead of going the other way to aid the digestive process, producing a burning sensation in the chest as it rises and then again as it goes back down, so you suffer twice. Eating the wrong diet can bring it on, or it could be a medical issue such as a hiatal hernia. It can harm the linings of your stomach and digestive tract if you ignore…

This is the ultimate guide to gym equipment manufacturers in China. We have waded through the overwhelming number of Chinese commercial gym suppliers to sort out the best from the rest, so that you can have complete confidence when it comes to selecting your preferred gym equipment manufacturer. For your reference, here I list the sources of this article: China Customs; China Industry and Commerce Bureau; Official website of fitness equipment companies; Interviews with experts in the field of fitness equipment; Interviews with customers from various countries; Interviews with salesmen of fitness equipment companies. Let’s dive in! Main Gym Equipment…

Many women are concerned about a number of their regular activities whilst being pregnant. Everything from your regular wax to walking down a flight of stairs is in question. It isn’t unreasonable to think that being pregnant should cause you to need to avoid certain things, such as a Brazilian wax. Instead of speculating, let’s get into the facts that we can associate between these two factors. Take a look! Time When You Definitely Should Not Get a Brazilian Wax While Pregnant The one thing we can say for sure is that you shouldn’t get a Brazilian wax in the…