Tooth colored fillings

COMPOSITE  FILLINGS

A composite filling is a tooth-colored material used to restore decayed teeth. Composites are also used for cosmetic improvements of the smile by changing the color of the teeth or reshaping disfigured teeth.

BEFORE AND AFTER COMPOSITE BUILDUP

Composite placement:

Following preparation, the dentist places the composite in layers, typically using a light specialized to harden each layer. When the process is finished, the dentist will shape the composite to fit the tooth. The dentist then polishes the composite to prevent staining and early wear.

LIGHT CURING

Advantages of composites:

Aesthetics are the main advantage of composites, since dentists can blend shades to create a color nearly identical to that of the actual tooth. Composites bond to the tooth to support the remaining tooth structure, which helps to prevent breakage and insulate the tooth from excessive temperature changes.

Disadvantages of composites:

After receiving a composite, a patient may experience postoperative sensitivity. Also, the shade of the composite can change slightly if the patient drinks tea, coffee or other staining foods. The dentist can put a clear plastic coating over the composite to prevent the color from changing if a patient is particularly concerned about tooth color. 

CONCLUSION:

Composites have acquired a prominent place among the filling materials. their considerable aesthetic possibilities give rise to a variety of therapeutic indications.The use of a proven enamel and dentin bonding system, combined with accurate layering techniques, will enable the dentist to obtain excellent composite restorations while preserving tooth structure.

Rootz Dental Care and Implant Center has specialists with proven expertise in Conservative and Endodontic dentistry. For more information regarding treatments contact us today.

                                             

                                                No:2/2, First Floor, Sakthi Nagar,

                                                Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Thuraipakkam,

                                                Chennai - 600 097,

                                                Phone :- 9786688755,044-49504825

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Multiple missing teeth replacement with dental implants

MULTIPLE TOOTH DENTAL IMPLANTS

If you are missing several teeth, implant-supported bridges can replace them. Dental implants will replace both your lost natural teeth and some of the roots.

IMPLANT SUPPORTED BRIDGE

Advantages of implant-supported bridges over fixed bridges or removable partial dentures:

         Implant supported bridge                          Fixed bridges or removable partial dentures

1) Replace teeth without support from                 1) Replace teeth depending on support             from adjacent natural teeth.                                 from adjacent teeth.
2) These will replace some of your tooth              2) The bone that previously surrounded           roots, your bone is better preserved.                    the tooth root may begin to resorb.               Dental implants integrate with your jaw                                                                                     bone, helping to keep the bone healthy                                                                                     and intact.
3) In long term, these are esthetic, functional      3) In long term, gums and bone can recede      and comfortable.                                                  around a fixed bridge or removable                                                                                           partial denture, leaving a visible defect.
                                                                                          Resorbed bone beneath these can lead                                                                                   to a unattractive smile.

IMPLANT SUPPORTED BRIDGE

                             RPDs can move around in the mouth &                                    reduce the ability to eat certain foods.

GUM RECESSION ON LONG TERM USE OF FPD / RPD

FIXED PARTIAL DENTURE

REMOVABLE PARTIAL DENTURE

How will the implants be placed --

First, implants, which looks like screws or cylinders, are placed into your jaw. Over the next two to six months, the implants and the bone are allowed to bond together to form anchors. During this time, a temporary teeth replacement option can be worn over the implant sites.

Often, a second step of the procedure is necessary to uncover the implants and attach extensions. These temporary healing caps complete the foundation on which your new teeth will be placed. Your gums will be allowed to heal for a couple of weeks following this procedure.

IMPLANTS

ABUTMENTS

BRIDGE

Finally, replacement teeth, or bridges, will be created for you by your dentist and attached to small metal posts, called abutments. After a short time, you will experience restored confidence in your smile and your ability to chew and speak.

Conclusion:

Every case is different, and some of these steps can be combined when conditions permit. Your dental professional will work with you to determine the best treatment plan.

Rootz Dental Care and Implant Center has specialists with proven expertise in Implantology and Implant prosthetics. For more information regarding treatments contact us today.

                                             

                                                No:2/2, First Floor, Sakthi Nagar,

                                                Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Thuraipakkam,

                                                Chennai - 600 097,

                                                Phone :- 9786688755,044-49504825

                                                          Email :- rootzdentalcare@gmail.com

Conventional dentures vs implant supported dentures

Differences between conventional dentures and implant supported dentures

False teeth are false teeth, right? Once your natural teeth are gone, it doesn’t matter what you replace them with. There are a few options available for replacing teeth- traditional dentures or implant-supported dentures. There are some very significant differences between these two techniques. If you keep these differences in mind, you can make the best decision for your lifestyle:

CONVENTIONAL DENTURES

Conventional dentures are designed to conform to the shape of your mouth. Your gums and the underlying bone structure support these dentures. The dentures rub against your gums and often create sore spots. Many people feel that a traditional denture is the best option for replacing teeth. These dentures are removable and cleaned outside the mouth.

CONVENTIONAL DENTURES

IMPLANT SUPPORTED DENTURES

An implant-supported prosthesis is a denture, which is both retained and supported by four or more dental implants. This means that the denture does not rest on the gums. Rather, it is fixed on implants, which are embedded in bone. Only your dentist will remove the denture for cleaning and examination. Other than that, it stays inside your mouth for life.

IMPLANT SUPPORTED DENTURES (UPPER)

   IMPLANT SUPPORTED DENTURES                        CONVENTIONAL DENTURES

1) Works and feels like your own natural               1) Don't feel and function like your own          teeth.                                                                      natural teeth.

2) Preserves the bone quantity and quality.           2) Decreased bone quantity and quality.

BONE SHRINKAGE AFTER LONG WEAR OF CONVENTIONAL DENTURES

3) Strong and stable - no slippage.                        3) Unstable and unreliable.

IMPLANT SUPPORTED DENTURE - STRONG & STABLE

4) No need for denture creams or                        4) Denture creams and adhesives often      adhesives.                                                               needed.

DENTURE ADHESIVE FOR CONVENTIONAL DENTURES 

5) Provides firm support of facial structures.          5) Support of facial structures decreases      (lips and cheeks).                                                    overtime.
6) Should not ever need replacement or                6) Will need to be relined or remade              repairs.                                                                    eventually.

RELINING OF CONVENTIONAL DENTURE

7) An investment that can last a lifetime.                7) Lifetime minimal of 6 years, after that if                                                                                     it's not broken also you need to change.
8) Maintains the jaw bone.                                      8) Causes shrinkage of jaw bone. 

LACK OF DOWNWARD PRESSURE ON ALVEOLAR BONE RESULTS IN BONE LOSS

9) Creates normal bite force.                                  9) Reduces the bite force. 
10) No acrylic on the roof of your mouth.               10) Acrylic on the roof of your mouth.
11) No limitations for food.                                      11) Limited food choices.
12) Normal maintanence as natural teeth.              12) Maintanence by removing dentures                                                                                          and cleaning outside takes time.

CONVENTIONAL DENTURE CLEANING

13) Speech is good.                                                13) Speech difficulty will be there. 
14) No chances of infection.                                    14) Chances of developing sores and                                                                                             candidal infection.

DENTURE STOMATITIS IN CONVENTIONAL DENTURES

                     Weigh the facts when considering conventional dentures vs. implant supported dentures for replacing missing teeth. Learn more about how an implant-supported denture is right for you.                                  

IMPLANT SUPPORTED DENTURES

Rootz Dental Care and Implant Center has specialists with proven expertise in Implantology and Implant prosthetics. For more information regarding treatments contact us today.

                                             

                       Rootz Dental Care and Implant Center, 

                                                No:2/2, First Floor, Sakthi Nagar,

                                                Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Thuraipakkam,

                                                Chennai - 600 097,

                                                Phone :- 9786688755,044-49504825

                                                          Email :- rootzdentalcare@gmail.com

NEW YEAR 2018 RESOLUTIONS

NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS FOR 

A HEALTHY SMILE

With the new year approaching, you may have already begun to think about your New Year’s resolutions. Many people set new goals about having a healthier lifestyle in the new year. Why not make one of your New Year’s resolutions improving your dental health?

Healthy resolutions can keep your teeth healthy, and any of the following strategies will go a long way toward giving you a brighter, healthier smile in the coming year:

Eat Plenty of Fruits and Vegetables

Eating well is important for your dental health. Poor nutrition can affect the entire immune system, increasing susceptibility to many common oral disorders, including gum (periodontal) disease. Antioxidants and other nutrients found in fruits, vegetables, legumes and nuts improve your body’s ability to fight bacteria and inflammation, helping to protect your teeth and gums. In addition, crisp fruits and raw vegetables like apples, carrots and celery help clean plaque from teeth and freshen breath.

Quit Smoking or Using Other Tobacco Products

Using tobacco can harm your mouth in a number of ways, increasing your risk for toothdiscoloration, cavities, gum recession, gum disease and throat, lung and oral cancer. Smokers are about twice as likely to lose their teeth as non-smokers. It’s not just smoking tobacco that has negative effects on your oral health: use of smokeless tobacco can be just as harmful to your oral health. The good news is that the risk of tooth loss decreases after you quit smoking or using smokeless tobacco.

Limit Your Alcohol Intake

You may already know that excessive alcohol intake can have an effect on your overall health, but did you know that it may also affect your oral health? Those who smoke, eat poorly and consume excessive alcohol also have increased gum recession (periodontalpocketing). 

Brush atleast Twice a Day and Floss atleast Once a Day

Brushing and flossing protect your teeth from decay and gum disease, which is caused by your teeth’s most persistent enemy, plaque – a sticky, colorless, invisible film of harmful bacteria that builds up on your teeth every day. Both brushing and flossing are equally important for good oral health, only flossing can remove plaque from between teeth and below the gumline, where decay and gum disease often begins.

Without proper brushing and flossing, you may develop bleeding gums, which may worsen to severely swollen, red, bleeding gums (gingivitis) and, eventually, gum disease. Because diseases of the mouth can affect the rest of your body, it is especially important to maintain good oral health.

See Your Dentist for Regular Checkups

By seeing your dentist at least twice a year, you can help prevent any dental health problems before they cause discomfort or require more comprehensive or expensive treatment. Regular visits allow your dentist to monitor your oral health and recommend a dental health regimen to address areas of concern.

For this new year, resolve to treat your mouth right: improve your diet, quit smoking and improve your oral hygiene habits – your teeth and your body will thank you for it!

Rootz Dental Care and Implant Center has specialists with proven expertise in all branches of dentistry. .For more information regarding treatments contact us today.

                                             

                       Rootz Dental Care and Implant Center, 

                                            No:2/2, First Floor, Sakthi Nagar,

                                            Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Thuraipakkam,

                                            Chennai - 600 097,

                                            Phone :- 9786688755,044-49504825

                                                     Email :- rootzdentalcare@gmail.com