When individual teeth are missing from the jaw, the other teeth can shift and change the bite statics. There are several dental treatment methods to prevent this from happening. One is to make a bridge. What is a bridge? Often, all-ceramic or composite crowns are used, which bond well to the tooth because of a … Bridge (Denture): Applications & Health Benefits
Definition The milky sap of -species, e.g., L., Apiaceae (e.g., PH 4, no longer officinal), hardened into a gum resin. Ingredients Resins with esters of ferulic acid. Rubber Essential oil Sulfur compounds (disgusting smell) Fields of application Exclusively in alternative medicine, in homeopathy, potentized, against gastrointestinal complaints. Products Homeopathic medicines
A person’s natural dental crown is the visible part of the tooth. It emerges from the gums and is largely made up of tooth enamel. If the natural tooth crown is largely destroyed by dental disease, an artificial tooth crown is used to rebuild the tooth. Artificial dental crowns are made of metal alloy and … Artificial Tooth Crown: Applications & Health Benefits
Introduction Gum inflammation (gingivitis) is the most common disease within the oral cavity besides caries. The number one cause of gingivitis is a lack of oral hygiene. In addition, there are other causes that are favored by some risk factors. These include hormonal and genetic factors, as well as systemic diseases and smoking. Furthermore, the … Causes of gum inflammation
Tartar Tartar is plaque, which is mineralized and traps bacteria. It develops when plaque in the form of food remains on the tooth surfaces and is solidified by the minerals in the saliva. Therefore, tartar occurs primarily near the excretory ducts of the salivary glands, which are located on the front teeth of the lower … Tartar | Causes of gum inflammation
Stress Stress is a risk factor that can promote gum inflammation. Stress promotes the body’s defensive reaction against external influences. In this case, stress promotes the immune response against the pathogens and the body sends out more inflammatory mediators, which cause gingivitis. The stress hormone cortisol is primarily responsible for this, which promotes the messenger … Stress | Causes of gum inflammation
Low salivation Low salivation, as is the case with elderly people or patients after radiation in the head/neck area, is also a risk factor for gingivitis. Older people often drink too little.Saliva is lacking to maintain the pH level and teeth and gums are exposed to acidity, which causes inflammation. There are special gels that … Low salivation | Causes of gum inflammation
General information The gum (lat. Gingiva, Greek ulis) is part of the periodontium and represents the epithelial component. Since the gum lacks a subcutaneous tissue (subcutis), it cannot be moved. In addition, the gums cannot be reproduced. Structure of the gums Histologically, the gums consist of a multi-layered squamous epithelium with hardly any horny layers. … Gums
Synonym pulp, pulp, tooth pulp Introduction An adult human usually has 32 teeth. These are 4 front teeth (Incisivi), 2 canines (Canini), 4 premolars, 4 molars and 2 wisdom teeth per half of the jaw. Since the size of the human jaw is constantly decreasing, in most people the wisdom teeth are removed in early … Tooth Nerve
Diseases of the dental nerve Almost every person suffers at least once in his life from a disease of the periodontium. In most cases, these are bacterially caused inflammatory processes that spread in the tissue of the gums due to a lack of or simply unclean oral hygiene. In the absence of appropriate dental treatment, … Diseases of the dental nerve | Tooth Nerve
When should I go to the dentist in case of gingivitis? Gingivitis can remain undetected for a long time, as it usually does not cause pain. When first indications appear, such as redness or blood in the toothpaste saliva, it is advisable to consult a dentist already now. The longer you delay the visit, the … When should I go to the dentist in case of gingivitis? | Ointments for the treatment of gingivitis
Introduction Ointments that are used in the presence of gingivitis can be purchased in pharmacies or health food stores. When using them, however, it should be noted that such ointments belong to so-called complementary medicine and cannot be equated with professional treatment in a dental practice. The best way to counteract gingivitis is to carry … Ointments for the treatment of gingivitis
