The process is carried out by highly trained professionals. The necessary condition for having a successful dental implant is to have healthy gums and bones. Drugs, smoke and unhygienic oral condition might lead to failure of the procedure. An artificial tooth is prepared that looks like a real tooth at the visible end and has materials like titanium. Titanium is used here because it can easily form bonds with bones and gums.
In the past, if you had a damaged or diseased tooth, it usually was pulled. But today, injured or diseased teeth often can be saved with endodontic therapy, also known as root canal treatment. Endodontics is a specialized type of dentistry that deals with abnormal tooth pulp; the causes/origins, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and injuries to the pulp; and other conditions affecting the tissues surrounding the pulp and canal (channel inside the tooth root). Tooth pulp, the soft tissue that contains nerves, blood vessels and connective tissues, runs through the hard tissue inside the tooth (dentin) and extends from the crown (top) of the tooth down to the tip of the root in the jaw bone. Endodontic Procedures Endodontic procedures are used in the diagnosis and treatment of oral pain involving the pulp and periradicular area (just outside or around the root of the tooth origin).
Restoring a single discolored tooth in the anterior region and achieving ideal esthetics is a demanding task and a clinical challenge for the dental practitioner. Tooth discoloration can be caused by various reasons including intra-pulpal hemorrhage, dental trauma or endodontic treatment and can be confronted with different treatment plans1. Tooth whitening, home or in-office bleaching for vital teeth and internal bleaching for non-vital teeth, should be the first choice of treatment, being the least invasive techniques2. However, if a bleaching procedure cannot be implemented or has been applied without a satisfactory outcome, other conservative options should be considered, such as resin composite or ceramic veneers. The improved mechanical
When used for curing or filling, the laser helps to strengthen the bond between the filling and the tooth. When used in teeth-whitening procedures, the laser acts as a heat source and enhances the effect of tooth-bleaching agents. There are some pros and cons of using laser in dentistry. Pros can include: less pain in most cases, no need for anesthesia, reduce anxiety, minimize bleeding and swelling as well as no sutures in soft tissues treatment, faster healing and tissue regeneration, damage to surrounding tissue is reduces and it decrease bacterial infection. On the other hand, cons of dental laser are; more expensive (ranging from $ 5,000 to $ 50,000), it cannot be used in fillings already teeth or some commonly dental procedures and traditionally drills may still be needed even if laser is used.
If clients don’t like hearing the noise from the dental drill, they can place the noise-cancelling headphones over their ears. Other clients can have a manicure, pedicure, or foot scrub while they are getting their teeth worked on. Spa services are very complementary with dentistry as dentistry itself can be a very cosmetic procedure (Alsever, 2006). When new services are introduced to the market, three general factors must be considered: the similarity to current services, the similarity to current processes, and the financial justification for the new service. Spa services are very complementary to dental services as both essentially require the customer to stay very still while they’re being worked on.
Overview Dental hygienists work alongside dentists to provide preventative dental care that includes cleaning teeth and teaching patients good hygiene. They also take and develop dental x-rays, apply sealants and, in some states, even place and carve fillings. They can't diagnose diseases, but dental hygienists can prepare clinical and diagnostic tests for the dentist to interpret. Training and Education To become a licensed dental hygienist, applicants must first graduate from an accredited dental hygiene school and pass a written and clinical test. Most states also require an examination on the legal aspects of the practice.
Crown contours are normally determined by tooth anatomy, periodontal condition, margin placement, and access for oral hygiene. However, compromises must occasionally be made in the interest of aesthetics. Proper restorative contours require adequate tooth reduction to allow proper thickness of restorative materials, while allowing easy access for personal oral hygiene. The emergence profile of a restoration in aesthetic areas has two aspects: subgingival form and supragingival form. The subgingival form should follow the contours of the cementoenamel junction and support the gingival tissues.
CLINICAL REPORT Australian Dental Journal 2002;47:(2):163-169 Adhesions in the temporomandibular joint: Formation and significance M Hase* Abstract Background: Adhesions are frequently seen in the deranged temporomandibular joint (TMJ). In the early stage of the degenerative process the adhesion does not seem to be a significant factor in reduced mandibular movement. This is reversed in advanced degenerative joint disease where the adhesion requires release to achieve a satisfactory clinical result. Correlation of clinical history and findings within the joint should increase understanding of limited jaw movement. Methods: Arthroscopic examination of deranged TMJs was performed on 75 patients with limited jaw opening and correlated with the history of the derangement.
E. It takes too long. F. It gets in the way of my sex life. G. Losing teeth is a part of ageing. H. My teeth are too close together to floss them. I. I am afraid of damaging my gums when I floss.
Maternal periodontal infection may pose a possible risk factor for preterm deliveries, low birth weight babies, and preeclampsia (Guideline on Perinatal Oral Health Care, 2011). Expectant mothers with poor oral health and high levels of Mutans Streptococci (MS) and Lactobacilli (LB), the bacteria which generate acids from fermentable carbohydrates responsible for causing dental caries, pose a greater risk for infecting their children thus increasing the risk for childhood caries at an early age (Young, Buchanan, Lubman, and Budenz, 2006). The opportunity to improve perinatal oral health care for high risk mothers increases our ability to prevent dental disease in the expectant mother, to provide for optimal pregnancy and birth outcomes, and to decrease the potential for early childhood caries. The National Guideline Clearinghouse (2010) developed a guideline to “provide recommendations for perinatal oral health care, including risk assessment, anticipatory guidance, preventive strategies, and appropriate therapeutic interventions to be