SERVICES
Pedodontics
.Sealants
What are cavity and fissure fillings, known as sealants?
Preventive fillings or sealants are a liquid resin that is applied within the cavities and fissures of the occlusal surface of posterior teeth, where food and bacteria can accumulate. This process does not require tooth removal grinding; instead, the appropriate procedure is followed to clean the deep grooves of the teeth without affecting the healthy tooth.
The fitting procedure is completely safe, simple and above all painless and is carried out in a single visit.
Bruxism
What is bruxism?
Some children grind, clench and gnash their teeth during the night while they are sleeping. About three in ten children experience bruxism.This condition can also trigger in adults, often during periods of stress and pressure, leading to flare-ups and respites. It can cause the following damage:
i. Thinning of tooth enamel, primarily on the cutting surface, as well as at the junction of enamel with dentin, a component of the tooth's root. In this specific area, the enamel is thinner and susceptible to the forces of bruxism, resulting in small fractures on its surface.
Facial pain, particularly in the jaw area and the muscles around the lips and chewing muscles.
iii. Temporomandibular joint pain, especially in the morning, as during sleep the mouth remains closed, and the individual exerts pressure by clenching or grinding their teeth.
How is bruxism treated?
Children: Prior to bedtime, it can be beneficial for the child to engage in a warm bath for relaxation, listen to soft music, or read a book. If there is a specific cause triggering anxiety, timely intervention is warranted. Typically, children stop teeth bruxism once their permanent dentition is established. However, there are instances where children continue to exhibit teeth bruxism behavior into adolescence.
Adults: Typically, the precipitating factor is an anxious condition or period experienced by the patient, which exacerbates the symptoms prompting them to seek treatment. Treatment involves the use of a nighttime bruxism splint, crafted from either soft or hard material, depending on the case and after examination by a specialized dentist.
Dental Electronic Anesthesia
Our clinic offers, alongside conventional local anesthesia, the contemporary method of electronic anesthesia known as SleeperOne5. This technique is highly accurate and safe, particularly for our young patients. Resembling a pen-like device, it deviates from the traditional syringe model and ensures a completely painless experience, transforming the numbing process into a more comfortable and reassuring procedure.
Another advantage is that with this particular method, post-anesthesia numbness lasting for several hours is minimized significantly reducing the risk of accidental biting following the completion of the treatment.
Prevention
At our clinic, our primary concern is to provide parents with accurate information regarding the oral health of their children, enabling them to remain vigilant about potential risks. We believe that prevention is the most crucial service parents should impart to their children, and it is approached and implemented with the requisite attention and seriousness at our dental clinic.
Prevention consists of the following factors:
Oral and Dental Examinations: We conduct thorough examinations, assessing occlusion (bite), soft tissues, tongue, and certainly, all teeth individually, for any potential issues (cavities, underdevelopment, alignment, etc.).
Fluoridation: Fluoride application is administered safely and with approved formulations, in the form of gel or varnish, to children's teeth twice a year, with parental consent.
Cleaning and Plaque Removal: We utilize age-appropriate methods to effectively remove microbial plaque and tartar (dental plaque), as well as extrinsic stains (black or brown lines) from the teeth.
Hypomineralisation or white spots
Hypomineralisation may appear as a white or yellow-brown discoloration on either on a front tooth or in a similar or more extensive form on a posterior tooth. When this clinical presentation occurs in two or more teeth, commonly involving one posterior and one anterior tooth, it is identified using the term MIH (Molar Incisor Hypomineralisation). These discolorations not only raise aesthetic concerns but also lead to heightened sensitivity, notably to cold foods, beverages, and during brushing.
Furthermore, it is crucial to note that teeth exhibiting hypomineralisation are prone to decay and can fracture more easily. The exact cause remains incompletely elucidated. Both hereditary and acquired factors (premature births, low birth weight, infectious conditions, exposure to toxic chemicals, deficiency or malabsorption of vitamins A, C, or D, celiac disease, or gluten intolerance) have been documented in the literature. The formation of enamel is disrupted, resulting in insufficient mineral content. It is important that teeth with hypomineralisation are diagnosed early and, depending on each case, protected appropriately.
