Protecting teeth from caries (tooth decay) and periodontitis (inflammation of the periodontium) well into old age is a feasible goal if prophylactic (preventive) measures such as consistent home dental care and regular professional dental cleaning (PZR) at the dentist go hand in hand. Home oral hygiene makes areas such as the interdental spaces (spaces between … Professional Dental Cleaning: Costs, Procedure
Dentures must be cared for daily, just like your own teeth, to prevent adverse effects on oral health caused by pathogens and to maintain the aesthetics and function of the denture for a long time. An esthetic-looking, clean prosthesis, like beautiful own teeth, contributes decisively to the quality of life of its wearer. If denture … Denture Hygiene
Dental prosthesis (synonym: prosthetics) has, according to the literal sense, the task to replace partially lost tooth substance or teeth. In fact, prosthetic work can be manufactured today in a wide range of variations and with the highest precision. Despite the technical possibilities, patients should nevertheless be aware that even the highest-quality prosthetics are replacements … Dentures to Replace Missing Teeth
An immediate denture (synonym: immediate prosthesis) is a definitive (final) removable partial or full denture to replace missing teeth. Immediately inserted after a surgical procedure, it requires adaptation to the altered jaw structure after wound healing. During the wound healing phase after tooth extraction (tooth removal), not only the soft tissues covering the jawbone regenerate. … Immediate Prosthesis
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
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 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
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
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
