When first making visits to the dental office many patients start as young adolescences visiting the Pediatricians as children. The pediatricians are the ones to guide and provide children, infants, teenagers and their parents with hygiene and disease prevention. The role of a pediatrician is more of a collaborative specialty. Than later on when making regular visits to the dental office you may meet with the general dentistry. The type of service you will be provided with here is…
A pulpotomy can help save a child's tooth that is badly infected from tooth decay, preserving the function of the dental arch. A pulpotomy in children is a fairly common procedure and has an excellent rate of success. Why is a Pulpotomy Necessary? When small cavities are untreated, they can begin to grow deep inside of the tooth. If the decay reaches the pulp of the tooth, it irritates the pulpal tissue, causing pain and inflammation. If left untreated, the tooth will abscess, making it…
Fluoride, a natural mineral, has long been an aid to dental hygiene and has many proven benefits in oral health. The use of fluoride is a staple in oral hygiene and when used properly, is very effective at preventing dental caries (decay), reversing early signs of decay seen as demineralization/erosion, and in the long run, saving a person’s money spent at the dentist. Fluoride is administered in many ways such as toothpastes, oral rinses, topical applications, and drinking water. Despite…
If you've had dental X-rays, you know how beneficial they can be in finding cavities. But what about dental problems not pertaining to your teeth? At Rt 1 Dental, there's a dental X-ray that can help your North Brunswick, Central NJ, cosmetic dentist, dentist Dr. Irina Trakhtman see other areas of your mouth. Much like a panoramic picture, the panoramic X-ray (Panorex) provides a full view of the scenery — in this case, your entire oral cavity! A Room With a View The Panorex X-ray, a single…
What are dental implants? A dental implant is a fixture placed into the jawbone (this is usually a screw), this implant acts as a support or anchor for a replacement tooth, bridge, or set of teeth. Dental implants may be an option for people who have lost a tooth or teeth due to periodontal disease, an injury, or some other reason. What are dental implants made of? Dental implants are typically made of titanium, a biocompatible (not harmful or toxic to living tissue) material that is accepted…
‘Dental implantology is the field of dentistry that is concerned with the replacement of missing teeth and their supporting structures with artificial prostheses anchored to the jawbone (Association of Dental Implantology, 2012).’ It is an excellent way of replacing missing teeth without damaging the neighbouring teeth as done in the case of fixed bridgework. The success of dental implants largely depends on appropriate case selection. To formulate an appropriate treatment plan, the following…
bonded to the front part of the teeth and thus cover them. Dental implants If you have lost your tooth/teeth, then the dental implants is the best option for you. The dental implants also help in maintaining the bone support of the teeth that are adjacent to the missing tooth or teeth. This helps in extending the life span of the remaining teeth. Dental Bridges When many teeth are lost usually due to age factor or accident, then dental bridges are the option for you. Your Cosmetic Dentist…
power, and ultrasonic tools. Dental hygienists use many machines and tools to do there job. These tools allow them to Remove tartar, stains, and plaque from teeth, also take and develop x-rays. As a hygienist you can do simpler tasks like Assess patient's’ oral health and report findings to dentists. Also document patient care and treatment plans educate patients about oral hygiene techniques, such as how to brush and floss correctly. Why someone would become a dental hygienists is they get to…
• Am I holding the tip of the probe against the tooth surface at all times when it is inserted into the sulcus? • Do I have a secure finger rest with my ring finger on the incisal or occlusal surface of a nearby tooth in the same dental arch? • Is the working end of my probe parallel to the long axis of the tooth? • Do I know what intervals the markings on my probe stand for to correctly record the measurements? • Am I recording the deepest reading I find on each surface correctly? • Am I…
Infection 8 (2) Dental implant mobility Poor aftercare 2 6 96 (3) Dental implant replacement Incorrect handling 1 7 56 (1) Swelling and redness Early Loading 7 4 252 Fracture 9 (2) Pain and heat Manufacturing defect 3 4 108 (3) Dental implant replacement Incorrect transportation 1 2 18 (1) Generation of debris Insufficient healing 8 3 216 Lack of osseointegration 9 (2) Dental implant mobility Incorrect surgical procedure 3 6 162 (3) Dental implant replacement Incorrect dental implant 4 2…