Other Dental Treatments
Oral Diagnosis and Radiology
Oral diagnosis is the diagnosis of oral and dental diseases in dentistry by using radiological imaging techniques and planning the treatment process. Diagnosis and treatment planning are carried out with digital imaging methods such as panoramic x-ray, RVG, and computed tomography.
Oral, Dental and Maxillofacial Surgery
Oral, dental, and maxillofacial surgery includes the treatment of cysts and tumors in the soft and hard tissues of the mouth, as well as tooth and jaw fractures, removal or maintenance of impacted teeth, and corrective treatments. Jaw-facial pain, jaw joint diseases, salivary gland disorders, correction of maxillofacial deformities are also performed within the scope of maxillofacial surgery.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Cosmetic dentistry provides the patients with both a healthy and aesthetic tooth structure by performing the treatments of dental caries, worn teeth, yellowed teeth, sensitive teeth, gaping teeth, broken teeth, teeth with shape, texture and form disorders, and mild crookedness.
Cosmetic dentistry procedures include:
-Porcelain veneers -Zirconium crowns -Empress veneers -Porcelain laminate veneers -Porcelain dental bridge -Porcelain dental fillings
Conservative Dentistry
Conservative dental treatment is a preventive dental treatment. This treatment is based on preventing the formation of caries and cleaning formed caries without allowing them to progress further. After the carious tooth tissue is removed, the filling treatment is performed by choosing a composite material that is compatible with the natural color of the tooth.
Root Canal Treatment (Endodontics)
The tissues that give life to the tooth are the vessels and nerves called the pulp, located in the cavity in the center of the tooth. In cases where the pulp cannot heal itself, such as deep dental caries and cracks, the tooth loses its vitality and becomes infected. If root canal treatment is not performed, the infection can reach the root tissues. In this case, the jawbone surrounding the tooth may also become inflamed and a tooth abscess may occur. In a short time, the tooth is lost. Root canal treatment is a treatment applied in cases where the pulp is damaged. In the past, tooth extraction was the only solution when faced with the diseased soft tooth layer; today it is possible to treat these teeth with root canal treatment.
Orthodontics
Orthodontic treatment is a dental treatment procedure that solves crooked teeth and closure problems in the lower and upper jaws. Untreated orthodontic problems lead to periodontal diseases, dental caries, bad breath, and aesthetic problems in the future.
The duration of orthodontic treatments varies according to the severity of the problem. Some treatments last as little as 6 months, and some treatments last 3-4 years. A classic orthodontic treatment can be expected to last around 2 years. The ideal age for orthodontic treatment is around 11-14 years of age when all permanent teeth erupt. However, options such as porcelain braces, clear aligners, and lingual braces developed today have led many adults to choose orthodontic treatment.
Prosthetic Dentistry
In a prosthetic dental treatment, the lost teeth and oral tissues are reconstructed and the patient regains the lost aesthetic and functional elements. The methods used in prosthetic dental treatment are fixed dentures, removable dentures, implant-supported dentures, zirconium and laminated restorations, and maxillofacial prostheses.
Pedodontics
Pedodontics is the science that examines and treats problems related to oral and dental health from birth to the end of adolescence. In children, many changes occur in the teeth, starting from the eruption of the deciduous teeth, during the period when the permanent teeth begin to emerge. Treatment methods applied during these periods are:
-Milk tooth filling -Milk tooth amputation -Milk tooth root canal treatment -Fissure sealant -Fluorine application
