dentistry

Oral Prophylaxis

A dental prophylaxis or otherwise known as oral prophylaxis is a scaling procedure performed to thoroughly clean the teeth. Oral prophylaxis is an important dental treatment for preventing the progression of gum diseases like gingivitis and periodontitis.

Posted July 1, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 4 min read

Glass Ionomer Cements

A glass ionomer cement is a type of dental restorative material used in dentistry as a filling and luting cement, including for orthodontic bracket attachment. Glass-ionomer cements are based on the reaction of silicate glass-powder and polyacrylic acid, an ionomer. Occasionally water is used instead of an acid, altering the properties of the material and its uses but it is done rarely.

Posted July 6, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 2 min read

Dental Restoration

Dental restoration name itself conveys that it restore the damaged teeth and preserves its function and integrity. If your teeth are missing, decayed, weakened or fractured, you might need a dental restoration. Examples of dental restorations include fillings, crowns, veners, onlays, inlays, implants, bridges and dentures.

Posted July 3, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 4 min read

Root Canal Treatment

Root canal treatment is designed to eliminate caries causing bacteria from the infected root canal, prevent reinfection or secondary infection of the tooth and save the natural tooth. When one undergoes a root canal, the inflamed or infected pulp is removed and the area inside of the tooth is carefully cleaned and disinfected, then filled with endodontic medicaments and sealed with root canal sealers to prevent leakage.

Posted July 4, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 5 min read

Dental Extraction

A tooth extraction is a procedure to remove a tooth from the gum socket due to several reasons most common reason is dental decay. Tooth extraction is one of the most common dental procedures which can eliminate bacteria and improve your overall oral health.