When teeth come into contact with acids and there is subsequent superficial loss of tooth structure, the condition is referred to as dental erosions (ICD-10: K03.9 – Disease of hard tissue, unspecified). The acids are either endogenous (endogenous) acids or exogenous (exogenous) acids. This process occurs without the involvement of bacteria, thus unlike caries or … Dental Erosions
Frey syndrome (synonyms: Auriculotemporal syndrome; Frey-Baillarger syndrome; Frey’s syndrome; Gustatory sweating; Gustatory hyperhidrosis; Frey’s disease; ICD:10-GM G50.8: Other diseases of the trigeminal nerve) refers to profuse sweating in defined areas of skin on the face and neck, triggered by gustatory stimuli (taste stimuli) such as chewing, tasting, or biting. The Polish neurologist Lucja Frey-Gottesmann described … Frey Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment
Guided tissue regeneration (synonyms: guided tissue regeneration, GTR, regenerative therapy) is used to describe procedures that aim to restore periodontal (tooth-supporting) structures lost in intrabony (“inside the bone”) defects that have been degraded by inflammatory processes (chronic inflammation) that have occurred previously. In the course of periodontitis (inflammation of the periodontium), it is not only … Guided Tissue Regeneration: Guided Tissue Regeneration
Laser blepharoplasty is a gentle, cosmetic eyelid lift performed using a carbon dioxide laser (pulsed CO2 laser) or an erbium laser. The treatment can be performed both in the area of the upper eyelids (e.g. for drooping eyelids) and in the area of the lower eyelids (e.g. for bags under the eyes). The procedure can … Eyelid Lift by Laser (Laser Blepharoplasty)
Introduction Even in patients who make the greatest effort and invest a lot of time every day in properly executed oral hygiene, food residues and plaque deposits can remain on the tooth surface. This problem is especially prevalent in hard-to-reach areas where the bristles of the toothbrush cannot reach or can only reach insufficiently. Even … Professional dental cleaning: How often is it necessary?
What are the risks of professional dental cleaning? Professional teeth cleaning is one of the most important preventive treatments to avoid tooth and mouth diseases. Nevertheless, bacteria are released into the oral cavity during the procedure, which can enter the bloodstream via small injuries in the gums (e.g. cracks). This poses a risk of infection, … What are the risks of professional dental cleaning? | Professional dental cleaning: How often is it necessary?
An oral vestibular plate (MVP) is an orthodontic appliance used in early treatment starting at age 4, particularly to stop so-called habits (habits that damage the dentition; orofacial dyskinesias). The changeover from mouth breathing to nose breathing can also be supported by MVP. If habits are stopped early, this may eliminate the need for orthodontic … Oral Vestibular Plate
Hypnosis is a procedure for producing a trance-like state of consciousness. It is a type of wakefulness, but the sensory organs are less receptive. Only hearing is not affected, so that conversations between doctor and patient can still take place. In contrast to “show hypnosis”, the patient is not without will in this treatment, and … Hypnosis
Modern phytotherapy (Greek phyton: plant; therapeia: care) involves the prevention (prevention) and treatment of diseases as well as disorders of well-being by administering plants or their components (e.g., flowers, leaves, roots, fruits, and seeds). These plants are also called medicinal plants. A distinction is made between rational phytotherapy (based on scientific knowledge) and traditional phytotherapy. … Herbal Medicine (Phytotherapy)
Mercury excretion is the detoxification (detoxification) of the body to eliminate mercury remaining in the body. Mercury is contained, for example, in the dental filling material amalgam. The so-called amalgam filling has been used in dentistry for a long time and is considered the method of choice both in terms of price and technology. The … Mercury Detoxification: Mercury Removal
Smoking cessation is a necessary measure to combat tobacco addiction. As early as the 16th century, pipe tobacco was brought to Europe by the Spanish conquistadors. At that time as a privilege of the rich, today as a product of mass industry and available to everyone, dependence on the cigarette poison nicotine is one of … Smoking Cessation in Dentistry
Gum recession at the neck of the tooth leads to exposed dentin (tooth bone), which is crisscrossed with microscopic tubules (tubules). Through their connection to the pulp (to the tooth nerve), pain stimuli are triggered to cold, air, sweet or sour. The prerequisite for hypersensitive necks of teeth is therefore first of all a recession … Sealant Protection for Exposed Dentin: Sensitive Tooth Necks
