Tag: Dentistry

Derived from brown seaweed, alginate is a popular, cost-effective biomaterial used across dentistry and wound care. However, a major drawback limiting its use in precision applications is its poor dimensional stability, particularly in dentistry, where delayed handling can lead to inaccurate models.

When administered by trained medical professionals, nitrous oxide (N₂O) is a remarkably safe and effective sedative with a long history of use. However, this stands in stark contrast to recreational misuse, where serious health consequences highlight that a simple question like "can nitrous be done safely?" depends entirely on the context and control.

According to an American Dental Association survey, nitrous oxide sedation is a popular choice for dental practices, helping anxious patients relax during procedures. When considering sedation options, the question arises: **Which is safer, laughing gas or oral sedation?** While both are generally safe when administered by a trained professional, significant differences in their pharmacology, control, and recovery time make laughing gas the more controllable and often safer option for many patients.

Originally hailed as a safer and less toxic alternative to cocaine, Novicane, the brand name for the drug procaine, was the first synthetic injectable anesthetic. Its development in 1905 revolutionized pain management in medical and dental procedures, although its widespread use has since been replaced by more modern agents.

Hydroxyapatite makes up about 97% of tooth enamel and 70% of bone, making it the hardest substance in the human body. **What is nanoXIM?** It is a brand of synthetic, nano-sized hydroxyapatite designed to mimic this natural mineral for medical and dental applications.