Introduction Teething is the term used to describe the breaking through of a person’s first set of teeth. The first teeth when teething are called milk teeth (dens deciduus or dens lactatis) and are replaced by the permanent teeth later in life. The term “milk teeth” can be traced back to the coloring of the … Teething in the baby
Indications Teething does not start suddenly in a baby; in fact, the teeth that break through the jawbone usually begin to emerge one to two months before they emerge from the jawbone. Typical signs are strong pressure and pain, which can be very distressing for the baby. In this context, parents report very restless children … Indications | Teething in the baby
First aid In order to relieve the child’s pain, parents can carefully cool the affected areas. Many babies find it helpful to chew something cold, such as a cooled teething ring. A piece of frozen bread or a small piece of apple can also help to ease the pain. Very small children are often at … First aid | Teething in the baby
Sequence of teeth At an age of about six months (between the 5th and 8th month of life) babies start teething on average. At first the middle lower incisors usually break through. Between the 8th and 10th month of life the middle upper incisors usually follow. The upper and lower lateral incisors appear in most … Sequence of teeth | Teething in the baby
Synonyms Pulpitis, apical periodontitis, apical periodontitis, apical ostitis, inflammation of the root apex Definition Inflammation of the tooth pulp is a disease that occurs inside the tooth and around the root tip. Deep carious defects, which remain untreated for a long time and work their way through the inside of the crown of the tooth, … Tooth Marrow Inflammation
Causes The onset of pulp inflammation is manifested in many patients by pain and/or hypersensitivity reactions to heat or cold stimuli. If biting into an ice cream or drinking a hot coffee leads to unpleasant reactions of the tooth, this can be a first indication of the presence of dental pulp inflammation. However, such a … Causes | Tooth Marrow Inflammation
Pain at the dental implant The warranty that the dentist must guarantee for the work performed is 2 years. Since experience shows that many dental restorations fortunately last much longer, an implant, provided it is well cared for, can happily last over 20 years. Nevertheless, it is subject to natural wear and tear, which is … Pain at the dental implant | The dental implant
When a bridge, when an implant? Bridges can only be fabricated if at least 2 abutment teeth are still present. If this is not the case, the missing abutment tooth can be replaced by an implant. Cost of a dental implant In principle, the costs of dental implants are not reimbursed by the statutory health … When a bridge, when an implant? | The dental implant
Dental implant in the upper jaw vs. lower jaw There is no general difference between maxillary and mandibular implants. It always depends on the bone structure and the bone supply, which type of implant and which size is used. Dental implants differ not only in length but also in thickness. If the bone is thin, … Dental implant in the upper jaw vs. lower jaw | The dental implant
Remove dental implants If the dental implant is already loose and no longer or barely connected to the bone, it can be easily removed with pliers or tweezers. Neglected dental care and inflamed implants with bone loss can even cause the implant and its restoration (e.g. a bridge) to “fall out”. If the implant has … Remove dental implants | The dental implant
Introduction The implantation of exogenous material, be it as a hip joint replacement or artificial knee, is almost a routine operation today, especially due to the ever-increasing proportion of older people, in whom signs of wear and tear of the joints naturally occur more often. More and more, implants made of metal or ceramic are … The dental implant
What are the risks with a dental implant? There are a number of risks involved in implantation, which you should be fully aware of before the procedure and which your dentist should explain to you. A frequently occurring problem is the so-called periimplantitis. This is the inflammation of the tissue around the implant. The inflammation … What are the risks with a dental implant? | The dental implant
