In dentistry, conservative services are by definition (according to the definition) prophylactic (preventive) and therapeutic measures that serve to preserve teeth. Naturally, any tooth preservation concept cannot be limited only to the consideration of the tooth structure to be preserved, but must be effectively implemented with constant attention to criteria from other dental specialties, so … Preservative Services
The goal of conservative dentistry (synonyms: conservative dentistry; tooth preservation) is to preserve teeth. Dental health plays the most important role, immediately followed by aesthetic considerations. Carious teeth can be the focus of treatment, as can caries-free teeth that have been damaged by periodontitis or trauma (a dental accident). To preserve the teeth, the dentist … Conservative Dentistry
Keeping deciduous teeth (milk tooth: dens deciduus (from Latin : dens “tooth”, and decidere “to fall down”) healthy until physiological (natural) tooth change is the desired goal. The physiological tooth change is triggered by the permanent teeth following the deciduous teeth through the resorption of the deciduous tooth roots and the associated loosening. Unfortunately, this … Milk Teeth: How Long Should They Be Preserved?
Protecting teeth from caries (tooth decay) and periodontitis (inflammation of the periodontium) well into old age is a feasible goal if prophylactic (preventive) measures such as consistent home dental care and regular professional dental cleaning (PZR) at the dentist go hand in hand. Home oral hygiene makes areas such as the interdental spaces (spaces between … Professional Dental Cleaning: Costs, Procedure
It is impossible to imagine modern dentistry without prophylaxis. It includes all measures that contribute to the prevention and early detection of factors that are detrimental to oral and dental health. Rehabilitation and aftercare help to halt diseases and maintain therapeutic successes. It is important here that, as far as possible, the population as a … Prophylaxis in Dentistry for Oral and Dental Health
Dentures must be cared for daily, just like your own teeth, to prevent adverse effects on oral health caused by pathogens and to maintain the aesthetics and function of the denture for a long time. An esthetic-looking, clean prosthesis, like beautiful own teeth, contributes decisively to the quality of life of its wearer. If denture … Denture Hygiene
Caries protection through the use of fluorides, including amine fluorides, is of fundamental importance in individual dental prophylaxis. Fluorides are salts of hydrofluoric acid (HF) and are widely distributed in nature. They are found in soil and in all water, with particularly high concentrations in seas and volcanic soils. Fluoride is naturally present in tooth … Caries Protection Through Amine Fluoride
The current state of oral hygiene is assessed by collecting an oral hygiene status. This incorporates indices that record the presence of plaque (microbial plaque) and signs of inflammation of the gingiva (the gums). Plaque or biofilm is the term used to describe the microbial plaque that forms on the surfaces and in the approximal … Oral Hygiene Status
While primary prophylactic measures start in healthy individuals with the aim of preventing disease from the outset, primary prophylaxis goes one step further by providing education during pregnancy and taking therapeutic measures in the expectant mother, thus already protecting the health of the unborn child. During pregnancy, the course is set not only for the … Primary Primary Prophylaxis
A model cast denture is a removable partial denture (partial denture, partial prosthesis), the stabilizing base of which is manufactured from a cobalt-chromium-molybdenum alloy using the one-piece casting process. In the simple case, a model cast denture (synonyms: one-piece cast denture, cast-in denture, unitor denture) is anchored to the remaining teeth by means of cast … Model Casting Prosthesis
Denture relining – called relining for short – improves the fit, support and function of an existing denture by readjusting it to changed conditions of the surrounding soft tissues and the supporting jawbone. The oral mucosa and the jawbone it covers are subjected to constant pressure by a denture. A denture must therefore distribute this … Denture Relining
Dental prosthesis (synonym: prosthetics) has, according to the literal sense, the task to replace partially lost tooth substance or teeth. In fact, prosthetic work can be manufactured today in a wide range of variations and with the highest precision. Despite the technical possibilities, patients should nevertheless be aware that even the highest-quality prosthetics are replacements … Dentures to Replace Missing Teeth
