Dental Rehabilitation

A patient named Jeevan, age 42 years reported with a history of fall and trauma 10 years back when he lost his upper front teeth.

He had undergone a mal treatment 10 years back which failed.

He had Pain and swelling associated with his upper front teeth for the last 5 days.

On examination we notices that the patient was wearing a RPD(removable partial denture) over his maxillary anterior root stumps.

The patient was advised RCT(root canal treatment) in all the present root stumps and post and core, after which a 5 unit FPD(fixed partial denture) was placed.

Dental Jewellery

Teeth jewellery is a brilliant way to add sparkles to your smile and stand out of the crowd. Having a radiant smile, which everyone notices. Flaunt your teeth off with richness of jewellery on your teeth.

There are lots of variations and types: dental jewels can be made of gold, platinum or crystals, but a combination of precious stone and metal is also not unheard of. It can be shaped as the one’s initials, symbols or whatever that helps express the personality of its owner.

Once the owner is bored with the jewel, it can be removed or replaced at any time. Dental jewels do not hinder eating, drinking and brushing and it gives its owner an attractive look.

Tooth Bleaching

Dental bleaching, also known as tooth whitening, is a common procedure ingeneral dentistry but most especially in the field of cosmetic dentistry. As a person ages the adult teeth often become darker due to changes in the mineral structure of the tooth, as the enamel becomes less porous. Teeth can also become stained by bacterial pigments, foodstuffs and tobacco.

There are many methods to whiten teeth: bleaching strips, bleaching pen, bleaching gel, laser bleaching, and natural bleaching.

There are several types of products available for use at home, which can either be dispensed by your dentist or purchased over-the-counter.

Bleaching solutions. These products contain peroxide(s), which bleach the tooth enamel itself. These products generally rely on carbamide peroxide as the bleaching agent, carbamide peroxide comes in various concentrations (10%, 16%, 22%).

Peroxide-containing whiteners typically are in a gel form and are placed in a mouthguard. Usage regimens vary. Some products are used for about twice a day for 2 weeks, and others are intended for overnight use for 1-2 weeks. If you obtain the bleaching solution from your dentist, he or she can make a custom mouthguard for you that will precisely fit your teeth.