Akhter Dental Surgery

16/12/2025

When a tooth is lost, the jawbone beneath it no longer receives stimulation from chewing. As a result, the body begins to break down the unused bone — a process called bone resorption.

Research shows that up to 25% of the jawbone can be lost within the first year if a missing tooth is not replaced. This bone loss mainly affects the alveolar bone, which supports the teeth, and it progresses most rapidly during the first 6–12 months.

Over time, bone loss can lead to shifting teeth, bite problems, facial changes, and difficulty placing dental implants later. What starts as a single missing tooth can gradually affect overall oral health.

Replacing missing teeth early — especially with options that restore chewing forces — helps preserve jawbone strength, facial structure, and long-term dental health.

05/08/2025

Teeth may sometimes feel slightly loose after a professional dental cleaning, especially if it has been a long time since the last session. This sensation can be unexpected and often misunderstood, but it does not mean the teeth were harmed during the procedure.

The scaling process removes hardened tartar (calculus) that builds up around the teeth and beneath the gums. When left for a long time, tartar can act like a false support—similar to cement—holding the teeth in place. However, this support is deceptive. Beneath the tartar, bacteria continue to damage the gums and bone, leading to slow, silent destruction of the structures that actually hold the teeth firmly.

After cleaning, the removal of tartar may reveal this existing damage, which can create the impression that teeth have become loose. But the cleaning did not cause this mobility—it simply exposed what was already present. In many cases, this is the first step toward healing. Once the source of infection is removed, the gums are able to recover, inflammation reduces, and natural support can begin to rebuild.

Scaling does not weaken teeth or damage enamel. It is a preventive, therapeutic procedure that helps maintain long-term oral health. Any mild mobility noticed after cleaning is usually temporary, and with proper care, gum tissues often tighten and stabilize over time.

Delaying or avoiding professional cleaning based on myths can result in worsening gum disease and eventual tooth loss. Regular scaling is an essential part of protecting and preserving oral health.

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This post is for public awareness. It does not replace professional dental advice. If you notice any symptoms—pain, swelling, sensitivity—please consult your dentist promptly.

25/09/2022

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18/03/2022

That satisfaction. 🤩
After effects of Scaling & Polishing ✨

Dental scaling is a cleaning procedure designed to eliminate excessive plaque buildup & the hardened plaque commonly known as tartar or calculus that can no longer be removed by your routine tooth brushing.

Long term presence of tartar can be a cause of bad breath, gum disease & eventually can loosen up your teeth so much that they can no longer be saved. 💀

So if you notice these kind of yellowish deposits on your teeth, its time to pay a visit to your dentist! 🤓

10/08/2021

Case of PFM Fixed Partial Denture commonly known as ‘bridge’
We are replacing tooth number 25 & 26 using 24 & 27 as abutments in the maxillary arch.
The arrangement of abutment differs in the opposing dentition, where 34 & 36 are missing, 35 & 37 are crown prepped.
Note the Mandibular Tori present bilaterally on in the premolar region which is the most common site of their occurrence.
A small palatine torus is also present, however it was only noticeable clinically.

30/05/2021

Clinic timings during lockdown.
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27/01/2021

Patient came with the presenting complain of pain & mobility in his upper left lateral incisor. History of presenting complaint revealed that he heard a cracking sound in his tooth 2-3 days back. Upon examination the crown of the tooth was mobile and diagnosis of a crown-root fracture was made.
Before initiating the extraction, patient was asked if he would prefer to retain the root segment to use it as a support for crown with post and core to which he did not agree.
Complete removal of the tooth was done ✔️
Full mouth examination also revealed that there was a porcelain fused to metal bridge in lower anterior region.
As porcelain is much harder than the dental enamel, it wears off the opposing natural dentition.
The abfraction lesion on the cemento-enamel junction ( arrow ) in this extracted tooth is an indication that this tooth has been subjected to excessive loads due to the porcelain fused to metal ( PFM ) bridge in the lower anterior segment, which ultimately led to fracture of the upper later incisor.

19/03/2019

06/03/2019

BDR of Upper Right Canine Extracted,
Flap reflection done to allow good visualization of operating site, Implant inserted into the prepared osteotomy site.
Cover screw is placed and soft tissues readapted & sutured.
Patient is recalled after 10 days for suture removal & impression for the partial denture that will meet the esthetic requirement during the healing period i.e 3-4 months.
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