Optional medical device diagnostics – depending on the results of the history, physical examination, laboratory diagnostics, and obligatory medical device diagnostics – for differential diagnostic clarification. X-ray of the jaws with the teeth
Caries can occur in different parts of the tooth: Occlusal caries, pitting and fissure caries, smooth surface caries, interdental caries (between teeth), cervical caries, root caries. The following symptoms and complaints may indicate caries: White, chalky change on the tooth surface (early, incipient, initial carious lesion). Brownish change (already advanced demineralization). Cavitation (“hole in the … Caries: Symptoms, Complaints, Signs
Pathogenesis (development of disease) Dental caries is a multifactorial disease.Only when the three main factors come together can dental caries actually develop. The three main factors are: 1. the host: in this case, this means mainly the human oral cavity and its respective characteristics, e.g.: Tooth morphology Tooth position Chemical composition of the tooth hard … Caries: Causes
General measures Oral hygiene measures Application of cariostatic agents containing flouride Nicotine restriction (refraining from tobacco use). Limited alcohol consumption (men: max. 25 g alcohol per day; women: max. 12 g alcohol per day). Review of permanent medication due topossible effect on the existing disease. Avoidance of psychosocial stress: Anxiety Stress Conventional therapy methods Fissure … Caries: Therapy
Dental caries (colloquially tooth decay) (synonyms: caries; dental caries; enamel caries; cementum caries; dental caries; tooth decay; ICD-10-GM K02.-: Dental caries) is a progressive (advancing), gradual destruction of the various tooth hard tissues. It is one of the most widespread bacterial infectious diseases worldwide. Caries has been recorded in Egyptian mummies, in ancient Greeks and … Caries: Tooth Decay
Beautiful teeth are important for our self-esteem. They facilitate communication and interaction with our fellow human beings. Enjoyment of life, well-being and the feeling of one’s own attractiveness are significantly influenced by the beauty of the teeth. Teeth are significantly protected in their preservation by the periodontium! The periodontium is the functional anchoring system of … Teeth and Periodontal Apparatus
