Preventive
treatment
Includes all activities and methods aiming at prevention of teeth
diseases.Among the offered preventive services there are the following
treatments:
• removing tartar and dental plaque
• sealing
• applying varnish
• fluoridation
• information regarding proper treatments such as brushing
the teeth and washing the oral cavity
Bacteria plaque
that has not been removed or improperly removed turns into tartar,
which can lead to periodontosis, namely gum and paradontium
diseases, and, consequently, to mobile teeth and their loss.
In order to prevent this, regular (every six months) hygiene
treatments consisting in removal of tartar
and dental plaque
are recommended. This treatment is usually performed without
anaesthesia, but in the case of increased paint sensitivity
of gums it is possible to use local anaesthesia, significantly
increasing the patientís comfort and eliminating the
unpleasant sensation. In the first stage of the treatment, the
tartar is removed with use of the ultrasounds, and following
the teeth are cleaned from the dental plaque using the sand-blasting
tools.
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This treatment polishes the surface of teeth, which makes it difficult
for bacteria and tartar to deposit again. Sand-blasting substantially
brightens and whitens the smile.
Sealing has been a routine preventive
treatment for several years. It refers to molar and premolar teeth,
as the anatomic structure of occlusal planes of these teeth, due
to deep pits and fissures is favourable to retention of bacteria,
which colonise the fissure already when the tooth is erupting. The
sealing treatment is totally pain-free. Prior to sealing, the dentist
is cleaning the teeth from all dental plaques, then gently applies
the sealant inside the fissure.
!!!! Sealing the first teeth should be performed
as early as possible, within the first 6 months after the tooth
has erupted.
Varnish application
is performed by the dentist using high-concentration fluorine. Prior
to application of such varnish, the dentist thoroughly cleans the
teeth and applies the preparation onto the dry surface with an applicator.
Usually, the varnish hardens in the mouth environment, at the same
time creating a transparent film. The advantage of fluorine-based
varnishes is long lastingness on the tooth surface and a long-term
preservation of fluorine.
It is recommended to apply varnish twice a year, and in the case
of a greater susceptibility for tooth decay, it should be done more
frequently ñ every 3 months.
The anti-decay mechanism of fluoridation
consists in strengthening the external layer of the tooth ñ
the enamel. As a result of fluorine ions entering into reaction
with enamel apatites (main constructive element of the enamel) the
resistance to acids is increased. Simultaneously the fluorine stops
metabolism of bacteria cells located on the dental plaque.
Conservative treatment
| Conservative dentistry
consists of the following treatments:
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cleaning decayed cavities |
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counteracting recreation of the decay
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reconstructing the shape of the tooth |
Different materials are used depending on the
position of the tooth, the size of the cavity, as well as
individual needs of the patients.
Amalgams -
these are silver-coloured materials of high durability. Currently,
these are among less frequently used materials, recommended
when filling tooth side, small cavities and for patients with
lowered mouth hygiene.
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Composites -
are currently the most frequently used filling materials.
They enable to mach the filling colour perfectly with the
natural colour of the patientís tooth, which is very
significant when treating front teeth. Thanks to the fluorine
contents, some composites have preventive proprieties and
are particularly recommended for milk teeth.
Ceramic -
the basic advantage of this type of fillings is its great
resistance to abrasion and stability of the shape. Their production
is much more time consuming and complicated. It requires cooperation
with prosthetic laboratory, which increases their costs.
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under general anaesthesia
For patients who are particularly sensitive
to pain and show fear of dental treatment, we recommend treating
the teeth under general anaesthesia.
Narcosis, that is general anaesthesia,
is a temporary disconnection of consciousness. The agents
are usually administered intravenously. A mask is put over
the patientís face, and the oxygen is administered
through it. The depth of anaesthesia may vary ñ depending
on the type of treatment. Anaesthesiologist is a doctor who
performs the anaesthesia. He is assisted by a qualified anaesthesiologist
nurse. The anaesthesiologist classifies the patient for anaesthesia,
selects its type and watches over the condition and safety
of the patient throughout the treatment. The dental treatment
under anaesthesia is particularly useful in case of children,
who are very reluctant to have a dental treatment or do not
allow to perform such treatment altogether. General
anaesthesia solves problems of many parents and dentists.
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Pedodontics
Due to their distrust
and fear of dental examination, we surround our youngest patients
with special care, this way trying to develop their positive
approach towards the dentist. It will benefit throughout their
entire life. It is very important for the milk teeth to remain
healthy or treated until the moment of their natural exchange.
Their premature removal (for instance as a result of advanced
tooth decay) may cause jaw bone growth disorder and result in
lack of space for the permanent teeth. This results in necessity
of further long-term orthodontic treatment. Also, inflammatory
processes occurring in the root of the milk tooth are not insignificant
for the development of permanent teeth. Germs of the latter
ones are in the area of roots of milk teeth and as a result
of an inflammatory condition, it can lead to serious disorder
of their growth.
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Endodontics
| Endodontics is a field
of conservative dentistry dealing with root canal treatment
of teeth. To put it very simple, the root
canal treatment consist in removing the infected pulp
from the sockets and root canals and subsequently filling them
with chemically neutral material, that does not irritate the
area adjacent to the tip of the root. After this treatment,
the front teeth, if not very damaged, do not require a complicated
reconstruction. In most cases it is sufficient to fill them
with a composite material. The situation of back teeth - especially
the molar ones is slightly different. The risk of breaking the
canal treated tooth is much greater, and therefore it is recommended
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Orthodontics
Some of us have beautiful, straight teeth. However, in some cases
a certain tooth is atypically positioned. Sometimes the problem
refers to several teeth or the entire arch. Incorrect occlusion
is sometimes obviously visible, in other times it can remain unnoticed.
We speak of incorrect occlusion when the upper teeth do not come
into correct contact with the lower ones, because the dental arches
have an atypical shape or do not match in size. Such occlusions
can be corrected not only in the case of children and youth, but
also in adults.
The dentist can treat this with removable
retainer or fixed braces
Removable retainer is recommended for treatment of children between
the age of 4 and 12, thus, prior to completion of exchange of milk
teeth into permanent ones. It is recommended to wear the braces
for several hours a day (4-6 hours) and to wear it overnight. The
outcome of the treatment depends on the child to a great degree
- the device is effective only if it is used.
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braces are recommended for treating both
children and adults. The braces are attached to the dental arch
using special clams and glue. Correction of its setting is executed
every couple of weeks. The braces work 24 hours, which enables
its more efficient use. In the course of the treatment the teeth
and the braces must be cleaned thoroughly after every meal and
before bedtime. Very hard and sticky foods, which can damage
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Dental surgery
| Removal
of a tooth, in other words its extraction, is a relatively
simple surgical treatment frequently performed in dental clinics.
When proceeding with tooth extraction, indications for and
possible contraindications against the treatment should be
determined. The most frequent indications for tooth extraction
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Indications resulting from dental
tissue diseases (teeth that are damaged to the extent that prevents
their reconstruction, pulpitis, milk teeth gangrene) |
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Prosthetic indications (teeth positioned
outside the arch, single tooth in a jaw) |
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Orthodontic indications (extraction of healthy
teeth in order to create space for teeth positioned outside
the arch) |
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Periodontic indications (mobile teeth, recrudescent
periodontal abscess) |
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Surgical indications (unerupted teeth, broken
tooth crowns, gangrenous teeth) |
Prosthetics
Prosthetics deals
with reconstruction of missing teeth, broken teeth, correction
of the shape, and removal of permanent teeth discoloration.
Depending on the needs, we offer our patients a whole range
of solutions customized to their aesthetic and functional
requirements. Such solutions include removable dentures (frame
dentures, partial and complete functionally unstable dentures)
and fixed dentures (crown inlays, crown-root inlays, prosthetic
crowns and bridges). Thanks to a constant cooperation of doctors
and technicians, we provide our patients with fast and efficient
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We provide a warranty on all works performed in our clinic.
Implantology
What is an implant?
In dentistry, it is an element that replaces the root of own tooth.
When surgically implemented into the bone of the alveolus appendix,
it enables to perform a fixed prosthetic restoration. Titanium is
the basic material from which the implants are made. It is perfectly
tolerated by the human body, and at the same time durable enough
to take loads to which the roots of natural teeth are subject.
The entire treatment is divided into two stages. In the fist ñ
surgical stage, a titanium implant is implanted. Only after several
months it is possible to do the prosthetic reconstruction and subject
the implants to any loads. The process is long-lasting, but in exchange
it guarantees a lifelong foundation for prosthetics. However, not
every patient can be treated with implants. Diseases such as tumours,
AIDS, diabetes, hypertensions, osteoporosis, and mental diseases
are absolute contraindications for this treatment. Addicted smokers,
alcoholics, persons with allergies, persons suffering from rheumatic
disease, coronary disease, persons older than 65, young persons,
who are still growing should rather not have implants.
Cosmetic dentistry
When defining the
term of cosmetic dentistry, it should be stated that the main
objective of research and therapy of this relatively new field
of dentistry is the improvement of the aesthetic appearance
of teeth and face. The typical treatments used for this purpose
are:
• cosmetic veneers
These are fixed prosthetic dentures used in cosmetic dentistry
to cover the non-aesthetic surfaces of upper and lower teeth
(discoloration of teeth difficult to whiten, enamel deficiencies,
non-cosmetic fillings, extension of detrited teeth, diastema
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• teeth whitening
Beautiful, white, shinning and healthy teeth are everyone's dream.
The colour of our teeth depends on the degree of mineralization
of hard tissue of the tooth. Regardless of what "the nature
gave us" we are able to correct the colour of our teeth. For
this purpose we can use a whitening treatment. We can choose out
of several treatment methods and techniques. One of them is at-home
whitening method - the so called overnight patch-based whitening.
The treatment is carried out using a special gel which is applied
to a previously prepared teeth patch and put overnight. The effect
is already visible after several days. Another method is whitening
at the clinic. In this case, a much stronger remedy is used and
therefore the result is immediate. This treatment must be performed
under a strict supervision of the dentist.
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