When the cavity extends beyond the Enamel and Dentin and progresses to the Pulp, it gives rise to severe pain. In such a situation, before a filling can be done the infection has to be removed from the canals of the tooth.
This treatment is called a Root Canal Treatment. The tooth is made numb so that there is no pain and the canals are cleaned out.
Root Canal Treatment is basically a Blind procedure because we can not visually see where we are working. Despite this the success rate is worth the while to save the tooth instead of getting it extracted.
Root Canal Treatment
Crowns And Bridges
Crowns are use to restore the shape, strength and function of a decayed teeth.
After a teeth has undergone a root canal treatment, it generally become more brittle to prevent this the tooth is reinforced with a crown.
The various types of crowns are
- Metal Crown
- Ceramic Crown
- (Metal Free) Zirconia Crowns
Strength usually comes from the metal crown but it is not esthetically good looking.
Ceramic crown have ceramic fused to the metal which looks esthetically same like adjacent teeth and can be used for eating also
Whereas the zirconia crowns are absolutely metal free The coping is also teeth colored and has very high strength.
Ceramic bridges are used to replace missing teeth which have been removed for some unavoidable reasons then the quickest effective option is of a ceramic bridge.
The adjacent teeth as used as support or pulls that allow us to bright the cap between then by replacing the missing tooth.
It is a fixed structure cemented on adjacent teeth
It matches the natural teeth so it looks good and also helps in chewing so it become a part of your mouth in totality.
Fillings
Fillings are two types:-
- Silver fillings
- Cosmetic teeth colored fillings
When there is a decay in the tooth it has be removed, cleaned and filled
initially mercury was used but now it has been stopped due to the toxic effects like leaching causing secondary caries.
The latest advances in the dental material allows us to use a minimally invasive technique and the filling is placed.
The filling used is teeth colored material called composites.
It is placed in the tooth after filling and cured with UV light..It serves the purpose of esthetics and functional chewing
Cosmetic Dentistry
All producers performed to change the esthetic look of persons teeth is cosmetic dentistry.
In dentistry, a veneer is a thin layer of material placed over the tooth to change the shape or colour of the teeth, to make it look esthetically better.
Indications –
a) Chipped Teeth
b) Diaslema
c) Malaligned Teeth
d) Stained & Discoloured Teeth
e) Slightty Crooked Teeth
Veneers are generally strong & durable and do not break easily.
Teeth Whitening
Everybody likes their teeth white & spackling sometimes due to stains, habits or improper brushing, teeth tend to become yellow.
Today the first impression we give is with are facial appearance. if we past muster on that, then we are given an opportunity to prove our mettle.
A bright white smile can give a person confidence to talk, hence white & straight teeth are prerequisites.
Bleaching is done by using a chemical which is applied on the surface of the teeth and cured with UV light This is called office bleaching.
whereas in home bleaching, customized trays are provided and the patient has to apply the bleaching agent & wear it.
For quick & better result combination of both is the best
Bleaching after a certain years might have to be repeated as it is not a permanent treatment as intake of colored food & drinks can cause the bleached effect to be lost.
White teeth are happy teeth.
Dental Implants
Dental implant is replacement of missing tooth which has been removed for unavoidable reasons.
Dental implants is a titanium screw that can replace the root of a tooth. it is placed in the jawbone and is allowed to osseointegrate for 3 months.
Implants are safe as titanium is a nobel metal
but implants need a lot of maintenance, 6 months cleaning is a must.
For a longer lasting treatment cleaning will avoid bacterial layer forming on it further causing infection and soreness.
Implant also aid in preserving the bone
Many types of implants are manufactured like-
a) Osstem implants
b) Nobel biocare implants
c) Adin implants
Placing an implant is as easy as extraction of tooth sometimes a tooth can be extracted immediately and a implant can be placed.
These are called immediate implants.
Orthodontic Treatment
Teeth in a straight line give a most pleasing smile .the art science of straightening teeth is called orthodontics.
braces are both
a) Metallic
b) Ceramic (Tooth colored )
Dental bay uses these to reposition the teeth.
functionally & esthetically it’s for the betterment of the patient .
there is a myth that orthodontic treatment cannot be done in adults. today’s days, adult orthodontic is very common as more & more people are more conscious about their looks.
Clear, removable guards can also he used to straighten the teeth.
many different types like
a) Invisalign
b) Flash
c) Clear path
Its esthetically not visible so adults are comfortable with it.
Gum Treatment
Due to improve brushing and irregular scaling & polishing gums get infected & tend to bleed. infection causes a bad odour in the mouth, leading to what is called as halitosis.
Bleeding gums & bad mouth smell can be treated once scaling is done & gum curettage is done.
In advance cases, gum surgeries such as flap surgery or in case of bone loss, bone grafting might he needed .once we remove the bacteria the problem settles down.
Gum problems can causes loosening of teeth and bone loss.
Pediatric Specialization
Children from the age group 3-12 years need special approach and more gentle handling.
Children need preventive treatment rather than correcting it. Pit & fissure sealants are routinely done for the children. flouride tray applications are also needed at regular intervals.
Sealants acts as a barrier to food, plaque & acid thus protecting the decay prone areas of the teeth.
Habits such as thumb sucking, lip sucking are routinely checked so that they don’t lead to any complications.
Correct brushing techniques are instilled in the child since a very young age.
Surgical Third Molar Extractions
As we are going through evolutions our jaw sizes are becoming smaller .
In a few generations, third molars will totally become extinct
As a result, the jaws are not able to accommodate the third molars and they tend to get impacted or get stuck mesioangularly or distally.
Their eruption at odd angles cause the teeth to bite into cheeks & tongue or cause pain & pressure in the jaw.
At the dental bay we arrange for oral surgeon who tactfully removes the third molar with ease to reduce pain & discomfort at affordable prices.