Periodontics Periodontics is the dental specialty focusing exclusively in the inflammatory disease that destroys the gums and other supporting structures around the teeth. A periodontist is a dentist who specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal, or disease, and in the placement of dental implants. Periodontists receive extensive training in these areas, including three additional years of education beyond dental school. As specialists in periodontal disease, they are experts in the latest techniques for diagnosing and treating periodontal disease. They are also trained in cosmetic periodontal procedures. Periodontists treat cases ranging from mild gingivitis to more severe periodontitis. Periodontists offer a wide range of treatments, such as scaling and root planning (the cleaning of infected root surfaces), root surface debridement (the removal of damaged tissue), and regenerative procedures (the reversal of lost bone and tissue). When...
2nd Annual Congress on Orthodontics and Endodontics July 24-25 2019 | Melbourne, Australia What is laser dentistry? If you’ve never heard of this innovative type of dental care, now is the time to learn. Laser dentistry is a minimally invasive option when you’re facing gum surgery, cavity treatment, or other oral issues. Medical professionals use lasers, which are extremely focused light beams, to alter or remove tissue in small amounts. Laser surgery is not limited to dentistry, but many people have never heard of laser dentistry before having it done. Dentists use lasers in a variety of procedures involving the inside of the mouth, be it to remove overgrown tissue, to reshape the gums, or to whiten teeth. Sometimes, laser dentistry is ideal for children who become anxious or afraid when having dental work done. What Laser Dentistry Can Treat: Most issues laser dentistry treats are related to gums. Some of these include: Canker sore and cold sore pain treatments. Tre...
Cosmetic Dentistry is the term dentists use to describe dental procedures that can improve the appearance of the teeth. Simply put, most cosmetic dental procedures are non-essential, but they can offer a wide range of benefits, including making regular cleaning easier, improving a patient’s confidence and even reducing teeth grinding. Cosmetic Dentistry can be divided into 4 types: Inlays and Onlays Inlays and Onlays are also known as indirect fillings. Unlike some treatments, which fully take place in your dentist’s office, inlays and onlays are manufactured in dental laboratories. Inlays are normally used in cases of mild to moderate decay or if insufficient tooth remains to support a filling. If there is no damage to tooth cusps (the little “hills” on the top of teeth, in non-scientific terms), an inlay is placed directly on top of the tooth surface. If, however, the cusps or a substantial portion of the tooth are damaged an onlay is placed to go over the tooth’s entire ...
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