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·          Orthodontic diagnosis deals with the recognition of the various characteristics of the malocclusion. Comprehensive orthodontic diagnosis is established by use of certain clinical implements called diagnostic aids . ·            Recent advance in diagnostic aids address a special aspect of orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning that has become increasingly, important in our litigious society. ·          Insignia braces are a new and revolutionary approach to orthodontic treatment. ·          Insignia was created by Dr. Craig Andreiko, who build the system with the premise to improve clinical efficiency. ·          With the usage of 3D imaging, insignia will create precise and customized brackets and wire that will best fit your orthodontic needs – all without the need for messy impression. ·          The insignia software uses more th an 40.000 data points per tooth , as well as unique algorithm to design the patients final result and customise appli

A dental abscess is a localized collection of pus as a result of a bacterial infection associated with the tooth. Types of dental abscess: 1.       Periapical abscess: Localized collection of the pus at the tip of the root. Usually occurs as a result of untreated dental caries that further approaches the pulp and lead to inflammation of pulp due to bacterial invasion. 2.       Gingival abscess: Localized collection of the pus involving only gum tissue. The abscess is due to the external damage to the gum tissue either due to food lodgement or digging the area with a toothpick. 3.       Periodontal abscess:   Localized collection of the pus involving bone adjacent to the tooth. occurs as a complication of advanced periodontal disease . It occurs when bacteria invade and multiply within the soft tissue of the gingival crevice/periodontal pocket. 4.       Pericoronal abscess: Localized abscess involving the gum tissue surrounding the crown of a partially or full

Goldman & Cohen (1958) classified angular defects as:  Depending on number of walls present – Three osseous walls: ·         Proximal, buccal and lingual walls ·         Buccal, mesial and distal wall ·           Lingual, mesial and distal walls Two osseous walls: ·         Buccal and lingual walls (crater) ·         Buccal and proximal wall ·         Lingual and proximal walls One osseous wall: ·         Proximal wall (hemiseptum) ·         Buccal wall ·           Lingual wall Combination: ·         Three walls plus two walls ·         Three walls plus two walls plus one wall Glickman(1964) : 1)     Vertical or angular defects 2)     Osseous craters 3)     Bulbous bone contours 4)     Reverse architecture   5)     Ledges 6)     Furcation involvement Karn et al (1983) : 1.      Horizontal bone loss 2.      Crater 3.      Trench 4.      Moat 5.      Ramp 6.      Cratered ramp 7.