Dentistry, Dental treatmets - Ars Medica Laserclinic

Teeth and gum tissue problems are often preventable, or due to early detection, more easily treatable, if one attends dental screenings frequently - at least twice a year. During dental screenings, besides examining the teeth, we also examine the gum tissue (recession, inflammation, pockets, tartar build-up, etc.), as well as the entire oral cavity. The dental screenings (the inspection and examination) are either performed by licensed hygienists or by licensed dentists. However, the following consultation and treatment are exclusively performed by licensed dentists. Exceptions are teeth cleaning and tartar removal, which are performed by a licensed hygienists, who are experts in this field by training.

First, we inspect the exterior of the patients face to determine if there are flaws in symmetry, shape or color, between the two halves.

Next, we inspect the oral cavity: including the tongue, sublingual area, palate, and the examination and palpation of the internal surface of the cheeks. This is the dental cancer screening examination.

We examine tartar build-up on teeth and in possible pockets, which could cause gum inflammation (gingivitis) and lead to tooth mobility and tooth loss.

With the help of a mirror and explorer we inspect each tooth, paying particular attention to old restorations and prostodontics. The positive findings are saved on a computer.

Our job is assisted by the intraoral camera - an examination tool that resembles an electric toothbrush. The built-in microcamera projects an enlarged color image of the area of the oral cavity that is being inspected . This tool enables us to easily identify cavities independent of their location (i.e. inner). We position the monitor, so that the patient can view the entire examination with his or her own eyes - in effect the patient is "discovering" the abnormality along with the doctor. This is important. The images speak for themselves, and help the patient understand the suggested treatment plan, as well as give them an appreciation for the need to intervene.

We examine the teeth and the surrounding bone structure with the aid of a computerized radio visiograph, which is a special dental x-ray, where a computer sensor replaces conventional film (digital x-ray). The finished picture is immediately displayed on a monitor for the patient, thus the dentist is able to show an enlarged image of the possibleabnormality. Another advantage of this machine is the significant reduction of radiation compared to conventional x-ray machines. We save all the images along with the tooth-map and images obtained with the intraoral camera on a computer, which makes them easily accessible in the future, and serves as a good comparison between pre and post treatment conditions.

For patients having valid so-called "TAJ" card, containing the ID No. of National Health Service, one day surgery is available for free from July 1st 2007 due to a contact with National Health Insurance Bursary. More...

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