Definition We speak of teeth grinding or clenching (bruxism) when the teeth are exposed to abnormally high muscular load excessively often. This can, for example, lead to signs of wear and tear on the tooth or to muscular complaints of the chewing muscles. It can also promote inflammation of the periodontium. Teeth grinding at night … Nightly teeth grinding
Crunching in children In children and especially in infants with milk teeth, teeth grinding occurs during the night and also during the day. This is primarily due to the fact that the teeth of the milk or permanent dentition break through and the optimal bite of the child is only formed over time. The period … Crunching in children | Nightly teeth grinding
Diagnosis The diagnosis is usually made by the dentist. In this case, a check of the incisal edges is usually sufficient to determine whether the teeth are crunching or not. The diagnosis can usually be made in conjunction with the patient consultation. In exceptional cases, a myogram of the chewing muscles can be taken at … Diagnosis | Nightly teeth grinding
Homeopathy There are some dentists who prescribe homeopathic remedies in addition to splint therapy for symptoms of grinding during the night. These are globules which, in addition to conservative therapy, are supposed to have a supportive effect in order to alleviate symptoms and achieve a sense of achievement more quickly.Among the globules that are prescribed … Homeopathy | Nightly teeth grinding
Introduction Periodontology is a relatively young branch of dentistry. It deals with the causes, the course, prophylaxis and therapy of diseases of the periodontium. Today it is an independent specialty, having previously been part of the conservative department. The concept of periodontal disease is wrong and outdated. The correct term is “periodontitis“. Unfortunately, the media … Periodontosis and periodontitis
Prophylaxis Before and after the rehabilitation of periodontitis, a constant follow-up check by the dentist should be carried out. The cooperation of the patient is very important. The dentist must carry out careful oral hygiene in order to remove the plaque that is constantly forming. The dentist will give him the necessary instructions. If the … Prophylaxis | Periodontosis and periodontitis
Summary “Periodontosis” as a disease of the periodontium does not exist and the misleading use of the term to describe periodontitis should disappear from the media and advertising. Periodontitis can be brought to a halt by professional therapy and cooperation of the patient, but it cannot be cured. A restoration of the original condition is … Summary | Periodontosis and periodontitis
Introduction The root of the tooth (lat. Radix dentis) lies below the crown of the tooth and fixes the tooth in the tooth socket of the jaw. The transition between the root and the crown of the tooth is called the neck of the tooth. The root of the tooth is covered by dental cement … Tooth root
Inflamed tooth root Pain located at the root of the tooth should be quickly assessed by a dentist. Pain can only occur when the nerve in the tooth is irritated. The fact that a tooth hurts once in a while can happen to everyone and does not necessarily mean that the tooth is diseased. If … Inflamed tooth root | Tooth root