Introduction The root of the tooth is the part of the tooth that secures the tooth in the tooth socket. It is not visible from the outside because it is located under the crown of the tooth. At the tip of the root there is a small opening, the Foramen apicale dentis. This is the … Inflammation of the tooth root
The inflammation It is necessary to differentiate between inflammation of the root of the tooth, pulpitis, and inflammation of the tip of the tooth (apical periodontitis). In root canal inflammation, it is not the root itself that is affected, but the tissue surrounding the root. This is called periodontium. The periodontium includes the gums (gingiva), … The inflammation | Inflammation of the tooth root
Summary Inflammation of the root of the tooth is a very painful matter, which in most cases can be traced back to inadequate oral hygiene. After initial slight pain, it increases more and more until it can suddenly subside. If symptoms occur, a dentist should be consulted as soon as possible. If the inflammation is … Summary | Inflammation of the tooth root
Synonyms Teeth, tooth crown, tooth root, enamel, gums Medical: Dens English: toothAnatomy is the science that deals with the shape and construction of the body and its parts. What applies to the whole human body is also applicable to its individual parts, including the tooth. Roughly speaking, the tooth can be divided into crown, neck … Anatomy tooth
The milk teeth The tooth of the deciduous dentition corresponds in its structure and form to that of the permanent dentition. Except that the premolars are missing, in their place are the milk molars. There are also no wisdom teeth. Due to the absence of a few teeth, the deciduous dentition consists of only 20 … The milk teeth | Anatomy tooth
Summary The 32 teeth of the adult differ in both the shape of the crowns and the number of roots, depending on their tasks in eating and grinding. The tooth structure consists of three components, the enamel, the dentin and the pulp. The deciduous dentition consists of 20 teeth, which are identical in their anatomy … Summary | Anatomy tooth
Synonyms tooth decay, tooth decay, caries Introduction From a medical point of view, caries is a carbohydrate-modified infectious disease, which is mainly caused by bacterial pathogens. In principle, caries can occur in any part of the tooth. Experience shows that carious defects develop on molars, but mainly in the area of the chewing surfaces. On … Dental neck caries
Causes Exposed tooth necks are becoming more and more common, so that more and more tooth necks without the protective gums lie in the oral cavity and are an easy target for bacteria. The most common cause that causes gum recession is brushing. This seems to be surprising at first, because we actually do something … Causes | Dental neck caries
Cervical caries under the gums Cervical caries can be treated easily and quickly in most cases. Especially those carious defects that are discovered in the early stages can usually be removed without leaving any residue. Consequential damage is usually not left behind. The treatment of cervical caries under the gums (gingiva) is much more difficult. … Cervical caries under the gums | Dental neck caries
Costs The costs vary depending on the filling material and size of the filling. For fillings in the anterior region, health insurance companies even pay for a composite filling. From the 4th tooth onwards, i.e. the 1st small molar tooth, a co-payment must be made for a composite filling.Cervical fillings can also vary in their … Costs | Dental neck caries
