Dentist

Definition

Prosthesis - a replacement of a tooth or part of artificial substances or inlays (fillings, implants, crowns, bridges, dentures, etc.), with a view to restoring normal ability to eat, chew and speak.

Objectives

Prosthetic pursuing different goals. Fillings and crowns are used to restore a damaged tooth. They are installed on sites affected by caries, protect the remainder of the tooth, restoring its original form and functionality. Bridges, dentures and implants designed to restore form and functionality of the dentition as a whole.

Precautions

Some patients have allergic reactions to drugs used in dentistry for local anesthesia. Many people are still afraid to go to the dentist, although in modern conditions, these fears are largely unfounded.

DESCRIPTION

Fillings

Sealing - a type of prosthesis, which is used for caries. Perpetrators of rotting teeth - the bacteria that live in the mouth. Sugar contained in food, by bacteria turns into acid that destroys teeth. First, the enamel is damaged, then the process extends to the inside of the tooth (pulp), consisting of nerves and blood vessels. Without treatment, in a rotten tooth starts the inflammatory process. The infection causes inflammation and pain, and sometimes more serious complications.

To stop the process of decay, the dentist removes the destroyed part of the tooth (for drilling and grinding using special dental instruments), and fills the formed cavity filling. The installation process takes several minutes, then take several hours to fully harden. For the sealing of the front teeth, visible when a person smiles, use composite (Dental) plastics, as well as the insertion of such material is easier to pick up on color.

Tabs

Tabs also used to seal the cavities formed by removal of the damaged portion of the tooth caries. Unlike conventional seals, the tab is formed not in the mouth of the patient and not immediately. First, the doctor makes a wax copy of the sealable openings. On the basis of its cast is made and only then - very filling (usually gold). It is attached to the place with dental glue.

Crowns

Crown - is part of the tooth covered with enamel. Prosthetic crown is set instead to the outer layer to protect the inner part of the tooth. It is necessary in case of cracks in the enamel or damage to the tooth from within. As for fillings, the dentist first removes the damaged part of the tooth. Then, being prepared to install a crown. It is produced wax cast of the patient and the following tooth. Then make a new mold for the crown. This can be used different materials: gold, stainless steel, cermet or ceramic. The finished crown is set on the prepared tooth, fly and fix with the help of dental adhesive.

Bridges

Bridges is set in the case of loss or deletion of one or more permanent teeth. The gap to be filled in order to avoid displacement of other teeth, and changes in occlusion (closing of the teeth), leading to pain in the jaw. Staggered and crooked teeth are harder to clean, and therefore increases the risk of tooth decay, gum disease and loss of other teeth. To avoid this, and put the bridges - constant support, attached crowns to adjacent teeth. These adjacent teeth and take on the burden of chewing food.

Partial dentures

Partial denture performs the same function as the bridge: filling the gap with the help of the artificial tooth on a metal pin. The difference is that the denture is removed. It is attached to the crown on the adjacent tooth using a special device. Partial dentures are usually placed at the end of the series so that there was only one adjacent tooth. The pressure in the process of chewing is distributed between the neighboring tooth and gum.

Complete dentures

Complete dentures are used when the loss of all teeth in the upper or lower jaw. They consist of artificial teeth fixed on a plastic base, and are intended to restore the dentition. May be affixed to the jaw using a special glue.

Implants

Dental implant - a metal rod, employee support for crowns, bridges and dentures, which is implanted through the soft gum tissue in the jaw bone.

PREPARATION

Before prosthetic dentist removes all parts of the tooth affected by caries, and gives the newly formed cavity shape. Seals - the only type of prosthesis, carried out directly inside the tooth. In all other cases, you need to make a mold cavity. The seal can be installed in a single visit to the dentist, other types of prostheses require several visits.

After prosthesis

Fillings

Conventional seals harden within several hours after installation. On the first day the patient must chew the food the other side of the mouth.

Dentures

In habituation to partial and complete denture takes several weeks. Putting on and removing dentures requires skill. First, it is difficult to speak clearly, to resolve this problem, you can work out loud to read aloud. Chew too uncomfortable at first, so it is recommended to avoid solid or viscous food. Even better to put soft food in the mouth in small portions.

Patients with dentures should carefully observe the rules of oral hygiene. To remove plaque and food debris from the crowns and bridges need to use special brushes and toothpicks. Dentures should be removed and daily brushing with tooth powder or liquid soap.

Any discomfort following the installation of the prosthesis is a cause for a dentist. Preventive examinations should be held at least 2 times a year.

RISKS PROSTHETICS

Prosthetic usually performed under local anesthesia. This possible allergic reaction to painkillers. In very small percentage of patients there was an allergy to metals, of which themselves are made prostheses. In most cases, problems are solved by selecting a different material.

RESULTS

Successful prosthesis and proper oral care allows the patient relatively long time to feel completely comfortable. Of course, artificial teeth are not replaced, but only resemble the real thing. Even full dentures can be compared in the comfort of their own teeth! Therefore, it is important to regularly visit the dentist: it will help prevent serious diseases of teeth and not to go to prosthetics. Among other things, prosthetics - it is also a very expensive procedure.
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