Therapeutic dental treatment for children and adults is the non-surgical diagnosis and treatment of damaged teeth and gum diseases, helping to protect the dental nerve from potential damage and preserve healthy, beautiful teeth for as long as possible.
During therapeutic dental treatment:
- Initial and deep caries lesions are detected.
- Tissues affected by caries are cleaned.
- Defects caused by caries are restored with filling material.
- The vitality of the dental nerve is preserved by applying protective pulp capping.
Therapeutic services can be provided under local anesthesia.
Caries Treatment
Caries is one of the most common diseases, resulting from the interaction of acids and microorganisms in dental plaque, causing demineralization of the tooth’s hard tissues and the formation of a cavity. When detected in time, caries is cleaned down to the healthy hard tissues of the tooth and filled.
Replacement of Old Fillings
Patients often ask why an old filling needs to be replaced even if it hasn’t fallen out yet. Older generation fillings have a high shrinkage rate, which eventually leads to micro-gaps between the tooth and the filling surface. Bacteria penetrate these gaps, food debris accumulates, and the tooth begins to decay. Modern fillings have a minimal shrinkage rate, so with high-quality filling, the risk of secondary caries is practically eliminated. Furthermore, they are highly aesthetic, strong, and hard.
Aesthetic Fillings
With aesthetic dental filling, high-quality light-curing filling materials are used not only to restore damaged tooth tissues but also to recreate the tooth’s shape, function, color, and translucency. Modern fillings feature a “chameleon” effect—they refract light rays similarly to tooth tissues, making the restorations invisible.
Restoration of Chipped Teeth
Using modern filling materials, their aesthetics and strength make it possible to restore a chipped tooth completely invisibly, and the restoration will last for many years. After evaluating the extent of the chip, the dentist will choose the most suitable method for tooth restoration.
Tooth Sensitivity Treatment
Patients sometimes complain of tooth sensitivity and discomfort when eating, drinking cold beverages, or simply inhaling air. Once the cause of sensitivity is identified, the appropriate treatment is selected—this may include fluoride varnish or gel applications, filling of exposed tooth necks, etc.
Need for Restorative Dentistry:
- For caries prevention: Dental sealants, fluoridation, etc.
- For caries treatment: The “Icon” infiltration system is used for the treatment of early dental caries, helping to restore damaged tooth enamel and stop the spread of decay. When caries is advanced, dental filling is used.
- Replacement of fillings: Dental fillings wear out and lose their seal, making the tooth more vulnerable. If even the slightest changes or cracks in the filling are diagnosed, it is necessary to adjust the filling or replace it with a new one.
Therapeutic Dental Treatment Process:
- Preventive check-up: The dentist evaluates oral health and recommends treatment.
- Removal of damaged tissues: If there is damage, the affected tissue is first removed, the cavity is thoroughly cleaned, and then filled using filling material.
- Polishing: The filling is polished, giving it an aesthetic appearance and restoring the natural shape of the tooth.
Caries Prevention:
To avoid dental caries, it is recommended to:
- Brush your teeth at least twice a day.
- Use dental floss and mouthwash.
- Visit regularly for preventive dental checkups and professional oral hygiene at least once a year.
- Use fluoride-containing dental care products.
Use of fluoride: Fluoride toothpaste is the most common way to use fluoride, helping to reduce the prevalence and intensity of tooth decay.
Sealants: Sealants mechanically seal grooves and pits, preventing the occurrence of tooth decay. Sealants are most commonly applied to children on a recently fully erupted permanent molar or premolar.
Therapeutic dental treatment for children and adults is a reliable way to ensure long-term dental health and beauty. Our clinic’s professionals will ensure that your teeth are healthy and beautiful!
