What is aesthetic dentistry

Cosmetic dentistry - is to improve the appearance of teeth. Aesthetic dentistry dentists can practice physicians, surgeons, orthopedists, orthodontists and hygienists. In any of these specialties there are techniques of aesthetic dentistry. Therefore, if the patient wants to bring its appearance in order, it needs to start from the beginning, that is, professional tooth cleaning, which carries a dental hygienist. He can produce and teeth whitening Teeth whitening - which option is right for you? . But if you have any diseases of the teeth, it is best to start with the dentist - a therapist who not only cure your teeth, but also advise on how to improve their appearance.

Aesthetic restoration of teeth within restorative dentistry

Dental therapist can treat tooth decay and even restore completely destroyed tooth crown if the root of it is preserved in good condition. Modern technology and filling materials allow to restore destroyed tooth so that it will not be completely different from their natural counterparts either in color or appearance.

When complete destruction of the crown to the tooth root is inserted into a special pin, which is set in the future artificial crown. If the crown is not completely destroyed, it can be recovered using modern filling materials - composites and compomers. Such teeth also differ from healthy.

Aesthetic restoration of teeth in the framework of Operative Dentistry

Dental surgeons perform aesthetic restoration of teeth Restoration of teeth: dental surgeon or dental therapist - who obraschatsya   using a special technique - dental implants. Here, instead of the root is set to gingival implant, which subsequently put crown or removable dentures. This is a fairly time-consuming process, which is also a lot of contraindications, but implanted teeth can serve for many years and look very nice. Unfortunately, the implanted teeth take root, not all, and this depends not only on the professionalism of the surgeon, but also on the individual characteristics of the tissues of the individual.

Cosmetic Dentistry as part of Prosthetic Dentistry

The largest volume of work carried out for aesthetic dentistry dentists - orthopedists who work both independently and together with other dental specialties.

Together with dentists, physicians they set artificial crowns Pin teeth together in surgery after dental implants and dentures crowns set.

Actually orthopedic work on the aesthetic restoration of teeth may be different, their choice is different and depends on the problem and the patient's preference. Installed non-removable (and bridges cantilever) and removable (clasp), veneers (thin porcelain shells that are installed on the front teeth to close the defect), tabs (or polukoronki installed as a seal on the molars when large defects).

Cosmetic dentistry within orthodontics

Orthodontics - a branch of dentistry that deals with the correction of malposition of teeth and malocclusions using removable and fixed devices. One of the main reasons for the treatment of patients to the orthodontist is malocclusion Malocclusion: fix is ​​never too late Which could significantly disrupt the appearance of the patient. In the course of orthodontic treatment move and occupy another position individual teeth, restored normal appearance of dentition and the lower jaw.

By way of fastening oral orthodontic appliances may be removable, non-removable and combined.

Fixed devices are fixed on the teeth by means of special cement paste or resin and affect teeth because of weak constant forces, causing displacement of the teeth, which leads to faster and more consistent results. Currently, as a non-removable orthodontic appliances have been successfully used braces Braces: Proper installation - a pledge of a beautiful smile -system - the most promising treatment method that allows you to fully normalize occlusion (right closing) dentition.

Removable devices strengthened so that they can be removed. The main purpose of removable devices - correction of anomalies of the teeth and jaws in the growth of the patient. Removable orthodontic appliances include plates and splints - caps non-oxidizing metal or polymer that is put on the teeth during orthodontic treatment. One kind of correction using the CVR technology is "Invisalign" - a modern method of treatment of abnormalities of dentition and occlusion by computer simulation.

Cosmetic dentistry today has huge opportunities to correct any defects in teeth.

Galina Romanenko

Progenichesky bite

Progenichesky bite - a malocclusion in the direction back and forth. The lower jaw is pushed forward.

Signs of progeny:

• front teeth of the lower jaw are arranged in front of the top.
• first bicuspid contacts at the same time with the same tooth of the lower jaw with the back facing the tooth.

When progenicheskom violated bite nibble food, chewing, speech, and even swallowing. Change the appearance of the child's profile.

Treatment progeny is carried out depending on the condition and age of the child.

During the milk teeth should:

• try to wean the child from bad habits such as thumb sucking;
• to treat diseases of the teeth, mouth and throat;
• orthodontic apparatus which retard the growth of the lower jaw, and stimulate the growth of the upper jaw.

In establishing permanent dentition treatment hardware progeny passes with great difficulty.

Prognathic bite

Prognathic bite - a malocclusion in the direction of back and forth, with the upper jaw thrust forward, her teeth and pushed forward with respect to the teeth of the lower jaw.

Signs of prognathism:

• front upper teeth protrude, and are not in contact with the bottom;
• the first large molar tooth of the upper jaw is in contact both with the same tooth of the lower jaw and in front of standing;
• a gap between the tooth rows of the upper and lower jaw.

Prognathic bite accompanied by a breach biting and chewing food, speech and breathing.

In profile at such a child is visibly out the upper lip, teeth, and in severe cases - the entire upper jaw. The chin is displaced posteriorly, the lips are not closed.

Treatment prognathism carried out depending on the child's age. During the period of suckling bite spend treatment of diseases of the oral cavity and nasopharynx, are separated from bad habits Bad habits - second nature? Prescribe physiotherapy. At the same time begin treatment hardware that most children is lead.

After replacing the milk teeth Milk teeth - how they are formed?   the constant in children slows growth of the facial skeleton, making it difficult to cure. Adolescents orthodontic treatment is often combined with surgery.

Abocclusion

Malocclusion in the top-down is called open bite. Signs of open bite: no contact between the dental arches and the presence of the gap between the vertical at the serried ranks of the tooth.

When broken open bite and chew it, produced the oral type of breathing, causing suffering oral mucosa - there is dryness, inflammation, periodontitis may begin.

An open bite can be formed during prolonged sucking nipples violation of nasal breathing or tongue tumors.

Treat open bite better early childhood. First of all, you need to wean the child from bad habits, regularly treat diseases of the mouth and throat, detect and treat tumors. Appointed physiotherapy, speech therapy classes Speech - when to resort to the help of a doctor . During the period of suckling bite appoint hardware orthodontic treatment to correct jaw bone growth.

After the appearance of permanent teeth, orthodontic treatment is not as effective, so it is often combined with surgery.

Over bite

Malocclusion in the top-down is called a deep bite. There are two types of deep bite: upper front lower cover teeth more than 1/3 of the tooth crown or top arch has a larger radius and completely covers the mandibular dental arch.

Deep bite is always accompanied by a dysfunction of the masticatory muscles and temporomandibular joint.

Treatment of deep bite is better to start at an early age, to good effect hardware orthodontic treatment.

Cross-bite

Cross bite - a malocclusion in the right-left direction due to improper closing of the molars. The front teeth are displaced to the opposite side of the midline, central incisors contact between a cross, the lower molars are displaced.

Cross-bite treatment depends on the cause of its occurrence. According to the testimony orthodontic apparatus - plate with special pads on the side opposite to the displacement. Treatment ends after the occurrence of multiple contacts on the teeth in the correct position of the mandible.

Remember: the best malocclusion Malocclusion: fix is ​​never too late   treated at the children in the period of milk teeth, so if you suspect your child malocclusion, refer to the orthodontist, the sooner the better!