Dentistry

What is dentistry?

Aesthetic restorative dentistry is the area of dentistry dedicated to treating lesions on the teeth, with the main aim of restoring dental function and improving the aesthetics of the smile.

In addition to restoring teeth, this specialty prevents and diagnoses diseases that affect the teeth, gums and oral structure as a whole. the teeth, the gums and the oral structure as a whole, contributing to good oral health and a functional smile.

Modern dentistry has relied on the use of advanced technology and composite resins to improve the comfort, precision, durability and efficiency of treatments.

Dentistry treats any type of damage to the teeth, be it cavities, fractures, trauma or other implications.

What is dentistry?

Aesthetic restorative dentistry is the area of dentistry dedicated to treating lesions on the teeth, with the main aim of restoring dental function and improving the aesthetics of the smile.

In addition to restoring teeth, this specialty prevents and diagnoses diseases that affect the teeth, gums and oral structure as a whole. the teeth, the gums and the oral structure as a whole, contributing to good oral health and a functional smile.

Modern dentistry has relied on the use of advanced technology and composite resins to improve the comfort, precision, durability and efficiency of treatments.

Dentistry treats any type of damage to the teeth, be it cavities, fractures, trauma or other implications.

What is tooth decay?

Tooth decay is an infectious disease caused by the accumulation of bacteria in the tooth that turns into acid, which demineralizes and erodes the tooth’s hard tissues, such as enamel and dentin, forming a hole in the tooth itself .hard tissues of the tooth, such as enamel and dentin, forming a hole in the tooth itself, called a cavity.

Cavities often trigger tooth sensitivity, toothache and discomfort. This problem requires immediate dental intervention to restore the tooth. Caries can affect:

Enamel – there are no symptoms;
Dentin – causes tooth sensitivity;
Tooth pulp – severe toothache – pulpitis.

What is tooth decay?

Tooth decay is an infectious disease caused by the accumulation of bacteria in the tooth that turns into acid, which demineralizes and erodes the tooth’s hard tissues, such as enamel and dentin, forming a hole in the tooth itself .hard tissues of the tooth, such as enamel and dentin, forming a hole in the tooth itself, called a cavity.

Cavities often trigger tooth sensitivity, toothache and discomfort. This problem requires immediate dental intervention to restore the tooth. Caries can affect:

Enamel – there are no symptoms;
Dentin – causes tooth sensitivity;
Tooth pulp – severe toothache – pulpitis.

What is tooth decay?

Orthodontics is used to correct a variety of dental and occlusion problems, which can include crooked, misaligned, crowded, or decayed teeth.

Tooth decay is an infectious disease caused by the accumulation of bacteria in the tooth that turns into acid, which demineralizes and erodes the tooth’ s hard tissues, such as enamel and dentin. hard tissues of the tooth, such as enamel and dentin, forming a hole in the tooth itself, called a cavity.

Cavities often trigger tooth sensitivity, toothache and discomfort. This problem requires immediate dental intervention to restore the tooth. Caries can affect:

Enamel – there are no symptoms;
Dentin – causes tooth sensitivity;
Tooth pulp – severe toothache – pulpitis.

How to prevent tooth decay

To prevent the development of cavities, you should consider reinforcing good oral hygiene habits and seeing your dentist regularly to ensure your oral health and protect your teeth from disease. The application of fluoride and sealants is very common and is done in-office.

Reducing sugar intake helps reduce the likelihood of cavities. Healthy and careful oral hygiene is an asset.

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How to prevent tooth decay

To prevent the development of cavities, you should consider reinforcing good oral hygiene habits and seeing your dentist regularly to ensure your oral health and protect your teeth from disease. The application of fluoride and sealants is very common and is done in-office.

Reducing sugar intake helps reduce the likelihood of cavities. Healthy and careful oral hygiene is an asset.

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What does a dental restoration consist of?

Tooth filling or restoration consists of reconstructing teeth that have suffered injuries, trauma and various fractures, restoring the tooth to its natural shape, chewing function and smile aesthetics. It is the ideal treatment for eliminating cavities and toothache.

How does this area of medicine work to restore the tooth?

Dentistry is dedicated to dental restoration and aesthetics and there are several possible treatments. It should be noted that the various specialties of dentistry work together. To restore a tooth, it is necessary to remove the affected area and tissues in order to prevent the caries from progressing and consequently destroying the entire tooth.

When caries only affects the enamel and dentin, the structure of the affected tooth is removed and then restored. After removing the damaged area, the tooth is restored in order to plug the hole caused by the decay. This is done by applying a proper composite resin or silver amalgam to cover this hole in the tooth.

A tooth broken can be caused by advanced tooth decay or trauma caused by falls, accidents, etc. In these situations, dental restoration is also recommended in order to restore the functionality of the teeth. In the case of very precarious dental destruction, crowns or fixed prostheses may be recommended.

What does a dental restoration consist of?

Tooth filling or restoration consists of reconstructing teeth that have suffered injuries, trauma and various fractures, restoring the tooth to its natural shape, chewing function and smile aesthetics. It is the ideal treatment for eliminating cavities and toothache.

How does this area of medicine work to restore the tooth?

Dentistry is dedicated to dental restoration and aesthetics and there are several possible treatments. It should be noted that the various specialties of dentistry work together. To restore a tooth, it is necessary to remove the affected area and tissues in order to prevent the caries from progressing and consequently destroying the entire tooth.

When caries only affects the enamel and dentin, the structure of the affected tooth is removed and then restored. After removing the damaged area, the tooth is restored in order to plug the hole caused by the decay. This is done by applying a proper composite resin or silver amalgam to cover this hole in the tooth.

A tooth broken can be caused by advanced tooth decay or trauma caused by falls, accidents, etc. In these situations, dental restoration is also recommended in order to restore the functionality of the teeth. In the case of very precarious dental destruction, crowns or fixed prostheses may be recommended.

What causes structural tooth loss?

The structural loss of a tooth is characterized by the dysfunction of the bone tissue surrounding the teeth. This deterioration of the bone is often caused by the progression of periodontal disease.

The dysfunctional positioning of the arch and the lack of proper hygiene habits facilitate the accumulation of biofilm and bacteria on the teeth, increasing the chance of inflammation in the oral cavity and the formulation of caries.

In addition, these result in periodontal disease, which in a severe state can lead to tooth loss.

What causes structural tooth loss?

The structural loss of a tooth is characterized by the dysfunction of the bone tissue surrounding the teeth. This deterioration of the bone is often caused by the progression of periodontal disease.

The dysfunctional positioning of the arch and the lack of proper hygiene habits facilitate the accumulation of biofilm and bacteria on the teeth, increasing the chance of inflammation in the oral cavity and the formulation of caries.

In addition, these result in periodontal disease, which in severe cases can lead to tooth loss.

Does a blocked tooth hurt?

The filling is performed under local anesthesia, which allows the patient to feel comfortable and pain-free during the tooth restoration procedures.

There are situations in which this procedure is carried out without anesthesia, also without any pain. In these cases, it is possible to feel a slight sensitivity while the caries is being removed with the help of drills. Type of treatment developed by Dentistry:

They are used to replace the entire tooth, placed over a damaged natural tooth or over a dental implant when a vital tooth is missing.

Diagnosis, removal and prevention of cavities on the same or other teeth.

Restoration processes for damaged teeth.

Used to correct imperfections only in certain parts of the tooth that interfere with chewing and oral hygiene.

Does a blocked tooth hurt?

The filling is performed under local anesthesia, which allows the patient to feel comfortable and pain-free during the tooth restoration procedures.

There are situations in which this procedure is carried out without anesthesia, also without any pain. In these cases, it is possible to feel a slight sensitivity while the caries is being removed with the help of drills. Type of treatment developed by Dentistry:

They are used to replace the entire tooth, placed over a damaged natural tooth or over a dental implant when a vital tooth is missing.

Diagnosis, removal and prevention of cavities on the same or other teeth.

Restoration processes for damaged teeth.

Used to correct imperfections only in certain parts of the tooth that interfere with chewing and oral hygiene.

Does a blocked tooth hurt?

The filling is performed under local anesthesia, which allows the patient to feel comfortable and pain-free during the tooth restoration procedures.

There are situations in which this procedure is carried out without anesthesia, also without any pain. In these cases, it is possible to feel a slight sensitivity while the caries is being removed with the help of drills.

Type of treatment developed by Dentistry:

They are used to replace the entire tooth, placed over a damaged natural tooth or over a dental implant when a vital tooth is missing.

Diagnosis, removal and prevention of cavities on the same or other teeth.

Restoration processes for damaged teeth.

Used to correct imperfections only in certain parts of the tooth that interfere with chewing and oral hygiene.

Types of clogging materials

There are various types of restorative materials, but currently the most widely used are composite resins, which allow us to get closer to the shade of the tooth, allowing us to restore the tooth’s natural appearance.

It is a resistant material that allows the tooth to be sealed effectively. In the past, the most common filler was silver amalgam, better known as lead. It is still used today because it is a very resistant material with a very good sealing rate, but it is not very aesthetic.

Porcelain or ceramic restorations are even more aesthetic, but in addition to allowing the dentist to choose the shade, this material has superior translucency properties which give them a more faithful aesthetic to natural teeth, as well as greater resistance.

These types of restorations are made in the dental laboratory using molds made by the dentist and are then applied or cemented to the natural teeth by the dentist, making them more expensive or costly for the patient.

They are essentially used to make crowns, pivots and veneers.

Glass ionomer restorations are white and also a choice to take into account, especially in children who are prone to tooth decay, as they have good resistance, which, combined with their ability to release fluoride, goes some way to preventing the recurrence of tooth decay.

Although it is also white, it is considerably inferior to composite resin restorations in terms of aesthetics, as it doesn’t come as close to the natural color of the teeth, its translucency is much lower and it tends to change its color (yellow) after a short time (1 to 2 years).

As an additional limitation, it should be noted that their polymerization shrinkage is higher than that of composites, which does not promote as efficient marginal sealing.

Cast metal restorations are rarely used because, as well as having a silvery metallic color, they are much more expensive than amalgam.

It is sent to the laboratory to be made and is also very resistant.

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Post-treatment care

Aftercare is essential to ensure the success of the procedure and maintain long-term oral health.

Post-treatment instructions are given by the dentist and may vary depending on the type of treatment carried out. typeof treatment carried out, however, there are basic general precautions that must be followed regardless of the treatment carried out:

If prescribed by a doctor, strictly follow the instructions for use to help healing and prevent infection;
Avoid excessive consumption of alcohol and tobacco at least during the recovery period;
Avoid foods and drinks that can pigment the teeth or that are too cold or hot during the first few days after treatment;
Attend follow-up appointments to check on progress and ensure successful treatment;
Complement the treatment with a good daily oral hygiene routine.

Post-treatment care

Aftercare is essential to ensure the success of the procedure and maintain long-term oral health.

Post-treatment instructions are given by the dentist and may vary depending on the type of treatment carried out. typeof treatment carried out, however, there are basic general precautions that must be followed regardless of the treatment carried out:

If prescribed by a doctor, strictly follow the instructions for use to help healing and prevent infection;
Avoid excessive consumption of alcohol and tobacco at least during the recovery period;
Avoid foods and drinks that can pigment the teeth or that are too cold or hot during the first few days after treatment;
Attend follow-up appointments to check on progress and ensure successful treatment;
Complement the treatment with a good daily oral hygiene routine.

Frequently Asked Questions

We answer common questions that patients may have about the procedure.

These answers are intended to provide patients with accurate and reliable information about the procedure.

Amalgam or gold restorations can last between 10 and 20 years.

Composite resins are more fragile and generally have a shorter lifespan, although they are very close to the lifespan of conventional restorations, as long as they are properly maintained by the patient.

A restoration should only be replaced if the previous restoration has problems such as fractures or a new cavity has appeared under the obstruction.

Therefore, if the amalgam restoration is in good condition, it does not need to be replaced for an aesthetic restoration, unless the patient requires it.

However, when the restoration is compromised, it is necessary to repair or completely replace the old restoration.

Amalgam restorations should only be replaced if the tooth is fractured or if it is compromising the aesthetics of the patient’s smile.

Regular visits to the dentist are essential to ensure the success of the treatment and to monitor the condition of the restorations. It should be complemented by a careful oral hygiene routine.

Yes, even Dentistry offers specific treatments to treat tooth sensitivity or pathologies that weaken the tissues surrounding the tooth.

You should consult a dentist to assess the cause of your tooth sensitivity and determine the best treatment for you.

In serious situations of sensitivity due to damage to the internal tissues of the tooth, root canal treatment may be necessary to eliminate the source of the pain.