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Dental restorations can be classified into two kinds: direct and indirect restorations which can be categorized further by their location and size. A root canal is a restorative method done to fill the space where the dental pulp usually stays. Tooth preparation is typically needed to make way for the intended restoration procedure, to take off any dental decay and structurally unhealthy tooth. If permanent restoration is not possible even after tooth preparation, temporatry restoration is the alternative. Direct restoration is a technique that includes putting a soft and malleable filling into the prepared tooth and forming the tooth before the restorative material hardens. A good thing about it is that the restorative material used hardens fast and can be done by one operator only.
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Dental Implants are more than uplifting; they can help you look great. Teeth that are lost to gum disease, cavities, or ordeal from accident can be permanently replaced by Dental Implants. The dentist can place an artificial root into the gum and then put a tooth on it. Dental implants are stronger and more durable than their restorative counterparts (bridges and dentures). Implants offer a permanent solution to tooth loss.
Dental implants are among the most thriving procedures in dentistry. different studies have found the 5 year success rate of implants to be between 90-95%.Dental implants soon after tooth loss, can save bone teeth and the most important the look of your smile Dental Implants also help gums looking hale and hearty and young. For people with good health and overall good bone and gums Dental Implants are the attractive alternative to dentures and bridges. Although you have a number of restorative options for the dealing of missing teeth, none have proven to be as functionally successful and durable as Dental Implants. In many cases, dental implants may be the only logical choice for the restoration of all necessary functionality of the teeth and supporting structures. The cost to place and restore a dental implant typically ranges from $2,000 to $4,000 per tooth, including the services of the Cosmetic Dentist, though the price of dental implants varies greatly between countries.
Cone beam volumetric tomography or CBVT is fast becoming the norm in 3D imaging. CBVT supports treatments for implant placement, craniofacial surgery and TMJD. It combines stereophotography and imaging software applications to plan for dental treatment. It is considerably more accurate than CT scans and has 200 times less radiation, making it much safer. The scatter caused by metal in amalgams or metal crown is also minimized, and head posture is not as important a factor in scanning as in CT scans. Quality control is strict and often, diseases that were not initially part of the treatment are detected. Costs for a scan range from $350 to $425.
Toothlessness is also known by its medical term, edentulism. The main reason for tooth loss is periodontal disease. Researchers from Kuwait found that risk factors for periodontal disease are age, gender, smoking, lack of professional attention, inadequateoral hygiene, diabetes, hypertension, arthritis and anterior tooth type. Tooth loss was due mainly to periodontal disease, especially in patients over 35. Men, diabetics and smokers were more likely to have tooth loss. As expected, those who never had dental prophylaxis and seldom brushed their teeth have a greater lisk of tooth loss than those who brushed their teeth at least twice a day.
Leong’s premolar (www.toothclub.gov.hk)
Dens evaginatus is the dental term for the condition where the surface of the teeth has a protruding bump or cusp. It is said that this is more common in Asians and occurs more frequently on premolars than on any other types of teeth. On premolars, it is also known as Leong’s premolar. In some cases, it also happens to anterior teeth and is known as a talon cusp or eagle’s talon. The outcropping can break and might lead to infection and abscess. To prevent this, two things may be done: either the cusp can is reinforced with composite or removed and then restored using composite.
Grinding, gnashing or clenching your teeth is called bruxism. It can lead to headaches, teeth damage and jaw disorders. Some people with sleep bruxism aren’t aware of it. Symptoms include worn down or chipped teeth, tooth sensitivity, jaw or jaw muscle pain, earache, facial pain. The causes of bruxism are not always clear. In adults, anxiety, stress or anger may be some factors; for children, it may be the growth of the teeth and jaws. Some cases are caused by Huntington’s disease or Parkinson’s disease, or a side effect of drugs such as antidepressants. In severe cases, bruxism could damage to the jaw, teeth, restorations and crowns, and cause temporomandibular disorders in the joints in front of your ears. Treatment for this may be in the form of stress management, behavior therapy, medications like botox, and dental approaches like a mouth guards. Crowns or overlays may be needed to reshape chewing surfaces.
The Hong Kong SAR Department of Health educates on the structure of the tooth as part of their effort to increase awareness about oral health care.
We have 20 deciduous or milk teeth and 32 permanent teeth. Each tooth is made up of hard tissues and soft tissues. Enamel, dentine and cementum make up the hard tissues. The enamel is the outer layer made up of minurals and is the hardest tissue of the body. Dentine is the next layer and is where the teeth get its yellowish color. Permanent teeth are more yellowish than deciduous teeth and become even more yellowish as we grow older. Cementum covers the root surface and connects the dentine and periodontal membrance.
The soft tissues are found inside and outside the tooth. Inside the tooth is the pulp, which has blood vessels and nerves. Periodontal tissues are outside the tooth. These include gingivae, which we call the gum, the punk tissue covering the alveolar bone. The periodontal membrance is the fibrous tissue that absorbs shocks to the teeth.
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If your tooth gets knocked out of place, don’t throw it away or put it under your pillow for the toothfairy to see, instead get some milk. According to the American Dental Association (ADA), there is still a chance your tooth may be re implanted back into your gums.
There is one important rule to consider before you try this procedure. It is EXTREMELY important that you don’t clean the tooth nor handle it by its roots. Instead, hold it on its crown or chewing edge. Once you’ve done this, immerse the whole tooth in milk. Then bring the it to the dentist or emergency room and pray that it’s going to be successful.
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According to docshop.com, dental inlays and onlays have other benefits besides treating dental decay. We’ve listed some below that you maybe interested in:
It helps eliminate tooth sensitivity and eventual tooth loss
It’s virtually invisible
It won’t contract nor expand
It strengthens teeth up to 75 percent
It lasts up to 30 years
It prevents the need for more extensive treatment later on
However, these porcelain inlays and onlays have a drawback: the price. The price ranges from $650 to $1,200 each, with an average cost of $900. We would suggest you get a list of available dentists within your area and ask for the prices.
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After the direct restorations, we move on the indirect ones starting with dental inlays or onlays. These are used to repair teeth with mild or moderate amount of cavity or decay, or restore cracked or fractured tooth.
Usually these things are made of porcelain, composite resin, or gold. For those who want to look normal they go for the first two, those who want to stand out take the last one. As mentioned, last time, indirect restorations happen in a lab of sorts. Therefore, there will be a lot of trips to the dentist to make sure that the in or outlay is correctly done.
We will discuss the advantages of inlays and onlays on the next post.
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