Is a direct or indirect restoration more suitable after root canal treatment?
After root canal treatment, the teeth become much more vulnerable and are more exposed to biomechanical forces precisely due to the loss of the internal structure of the tooth after devitalization. The decayed tooth is cleaned of the infected part and subsequently reconstructed, but the type of direct or indirect restoration can affect the future […]
Gingivectomy: what it is and when it is needed
Gingivectomy means the removal of a part of the gum tissue through a dental procedure. The dentist proceeds with a gingivectomy for two main reasons: correct a smile blemish; eliminate the part of the gum tissue that hinders other dental therapies or can damage the health of the oral cavity.
Does deep teeth cleaning damage enamel?
Deep cleaning of the teeth does not damage the enamel. The fact that deep cleaning of the teeth can erode enamel and damage it is a misconception.
Hypersensitivity to dentin: what causes it?
Hypersensitivity to dentin has an incidence on the population between 8% and 35% with a greater prevalence among women.
Multiple extractions of deciduous teeth: how to deal with them
A pediatric dental treatment can lead to traumas that also affect adult life, generating what is called dental phobia, among the most traumatic treatments in this sense there are multiple extractions of deciduous teeth.
State of oral health: what perception do patients have?
The state of oral health can affect the quality of life of patients, for example a problem with the periodontium can have a negative impact on the patient’s life because it can cause difficulty in chewing and an alteration of phonation functions, with difficulty in speaking.
Premature loss of deciduous teeth: what consequences
The problem of dental caries in children is a health problem that should not be underestimated, an untreated caries can in fact lead to the premature loss of deciduous teeth.
Chemotherapy and oral mucositis in pediatric cancer patients
Although oncological treatments on pediatric patients have considerably increased their effectiveness, there are some contraindications, such as the correlation between chemotherapy and oral mucositis, which are still difficult to overcome.
Use dental floss to prevent periodontitis
Flossing is often overlooked because it takes longer for oral hygiene. The use of dental floss, however, guarantees effective cleaning of the teeth, safeguarding the oral cavity from pathologies related to the accumulation of plaque and tartar.
Patient history: why dialogue with the doctor is important
Quando si parla di anamnesi del paziente ci si riferisce alla sua storia clinica, ossia a tutti i trascorsi sanitari nell’ambito della sua vita, dalla nascita all’età adulta. Nel corso della vita si possono infatti avere patologie più o meno gravi che possono a loro volta incidere sulle condizioni generali di salute del paziente.
