Extension Bridge

An extension bridge (synonyms: free-end bridge, trailer bridge) is used to restore a shortened or interrupted row of teeth by attaching a pontic to two interlocked crowns. The extension of the bridge is strictly limited by the special features of the bridge statics. Bridge statics Due to the structural requirements of an extension bridge explained … Extension Bridge

Fixed Bridge

A bridge is used to restore a gap between teeth. In order to cement a fixed bridge to replace one or more teeth, the teeth intended as bridge abutments must be prepared (ground) to receive a crown or partial crown. The abutment teeth must largely match in the alignment of their longitudinal axis. In principle, … Fixed Bridge

Facebow

A facebow (synonyms: transfer bow, transfer arch) is a transfer device used in the fabrication of crowns, bridges or dentures, among other things. The facebow is used to determine the positional relationship of the upper jaw to the temporomandibular joints and to the base of the skull and to transfer this information to the articulator … Facebow

Split Bridge

In order to place a bridge to replace one or more teeth, the teeth intended as bridge abutments must largely match in the alignment of their long axes. If the difference is too great, there is a risk that the pulp (tooth pulp) will be damaged by the preparation (grinding). This can be avoided by … Split Bridge

Rubber Dam

The rubber dam is a system used in dental procedures to protect the patient and make work easier for the dentist performing the procedure. Indications (areas of application) The use of rubber dam is recommended for the following procedures: Adhesive fillings External bleaching Removal of amalgam fillings Gold hammer fillings Synthetic fillings Root canal treatments … Rubber Dam

Preservative Services

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

Conservative Dentistry

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

Milk Teeth: How Long Should They Be Preserved?

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?

Milk Tooth Crown

In linguistic usage, the term deciduous crown is used on the one hand for the natural crowns of the 1st dentition (part of the deciduous teeth protruding from the gum), but on the other hand also for fabricated crowns, which are used on deciduous teeth in case of severe substance loss in their crown area, … Milk Tooth Crown

Caries Prophylaxis with Fluorides

In addition to a tooth-healthy diet and adequate oral hygiene, fluorides are the mainstay of caries prophylaxis (prevention of tooth decay). Fluoride is a natural trace element. It occurs worldwide in the soil and in all water, including drinking water. A particularly high fluoride content is found in seawater and volcanic soils. In the human … Caries Prophylaxis with Fluorides