Unlike a full crown, a partial crown does not encircle the tooth to be restored. It is used to stabilize only partial areas of the tooth crown, while leaving unbroken any substance that is still resilient. After preparation (grinding) of the tooth, the partial crown is fabricated indirectly (outside the mouth) and – depending on … Partial Crowns
A telescopic denture is used to replace several teeth in a partially edentulous jaw. It is a combination of a removable denture and telescoping double crowns that fit firmly in the mouth and anchor the denture without clasps. A telescopic denture differs in shape and extension from a complete denture (full denture) and also from … Telescopic Prosthesis
Dairy products rich in calcium and phosphate promote remineralization (the re-storage of minerals) of the teeth and thus their hardness and resistance to caries. The industry has translated this effect into dental care products containing the active ingredient complex Recaldent, which delivers calcium and phosphate to the tooth structure. Fruit makes an important contribution to … Recaldent: Calcium and Phosphate for Healthy Teeth
Sonic toothbrushes differ from conventional electric toothbrushes in the ten times higher frequency of their vibrations, the type of brush head movement and the resulting hydrodynamic cleaning effect. Interdental spaces (spaces between teeth) are more difficult to clean during home oral hygiene measures than the more easily accessible smooth and chewing surfaces of the teeth. … Sonic Toothbrushes
The course for a child’s health – including oral health – is set during pregnancy. Early counseling of the expectant mother should reduce the risk of premature birth and prevent the child from developing caries (tooth decay) in early childhood. The focus of pregnancy counseling is therefore not only on the oral health of the … Pregnancy Counseling
The dental early detection examination is a service offered by the statutory health insurance funds for children between the 30th and 72nd month of life. It aims to detect diseases and developmental disorders in the dental, oral and maxillofacial area at an early stage and also to develop awareness of dental care and tooth-healthy nutrition … Early Dental Checkup
With the help of appropriate tooth brushing techniques, which serve to mechanically remove food residues and plaque (microbial plaque), the development of caries (tooth decay), gingivitis (inflammation of the gums) and periodontitis (inflammation of the periodontium) can be effectively prevented. Food residues, especially carbohydrates, which are left behind by inadequate toothbrushing technique, particularly in the … Tooth Brushing Techniques Explained
A jig splint (synonyms: Front bite splint, relaxation splint, reflex splint, relaxation plate, relaxation aid) is used to relieve pressure on all structures of the masticatory system with the aim of reducing bruxism (teeth grinding and clenching) and normalizing muscle function. We use our masticatory system not only for grinding food. It is put under … Jig Splint (Front Bite Splint)
The Michigan splint (synonyms: Michigan splint; splint therapy according to Ash and Ramfjord; splint therapy with the Michigan splint) is one of various so-called bite splints or equilibration splints used in dental practice. It is also used in modified forms and serves to harmonize the interplay of temporomandibular joints and masticatory muscles in order to … Equilibration Splint: Michigan Splint
Splints for craniomandibular dysfunction (CMD) Splint therapy with occlusal splints is used in the majority of cases to treat dysfunctional diseases of the masticatory system. In addition, splints are also used to relieve the jaw joints in chronic degenerative or rheumatoid diseases. The term splint therapy has become established for this range of treatments. Bruxism … Splint Therapy
From teeth destroyed by caries (tooth decay) or by trauma (dental accident), sometimes only their root portions remain in the jawbone. Even in the course of a supposedly simple tooth extraction (Latin ex-trahere “to pull out”; tooth removal), the complication of a crown or root fracture (root fracture) can arise, so that the root portions … Removal of Root Remnants
The advancement double plate (VD, VSD) is an orthodontic treatment device for the therapy of an Angle Class II (mandibular recession, distal bite). It was developed by Schwarz and later modified by Sander.The following Angle classes are distinguished: I – neutral bite (correct toothing). II – Distal bite (mandibular recession). II-1 – Distal bite with … Feed Double Plate
