DENTAL MEDICINE
From prevention to prosthetics and everything in between
Sandblasting, polishing and descaling
Mechanical methods for a bright smile
Dental plaque is a soft deposit on the teeth that can be removed by regular and proper brushing. However, with inadequate hygiene or its excessive formation, plaque hardens and tartar forms. When we add to this pigmentation caused by consuming coffee, tea, wine and cigarettes, our teeth change color and surface structure. Like many problems in dentistry that are seemingly aesthetic in nature, they also have significant effects on the health of other tissues. Tartar can also cause gum disease, so we should not ignore it. Surface irregularities and tooth pigmentation can be successfully and easily resolved with preventive treatments such as scaling, sandblasting or tooth polishing. All of the above preventive procedures are safe, painless and require only one visit to the dentist, and result in healthier and whiter teeth and a more pleasant feeling in the patient’s mouth.
We perform tartar removal using ultrasonic devices that remove hard deposits and pigmentation from teeth. This treatment, which has both preventive and therapeutic effects, is recommended to be performed twice a year, or as recommended by a dentist who will determine the exact needs based on the individual condition of each patient’s teeth.
Teeth polishing is Most often done immediately after scaling, using paste and a special rotating brush. This removes all irregularities from the surface of the teeth, prevents the reappearance of tartar, and also whitens the teeth by additionally removing pigmentation.
Sandblasting is also a complementary procedure to scaling. The combination of fine powder and pressurized water removes soft and hard deposits, stains and pigmentation. Sandblasting is also performed before teeth whitening procedures, so that the active ingredients can better adhere to the entire tooth surface.
Teeth whitening
White teeth in the office or at home
In addition to mechanical whitening methods (sandblasting and polishing), Orto Do uses chemical methods of in-office and home whitening using gel. The gels contain hydrogen peroxide, an active ingredient for teeth whitening that breaks down under the influence of laser light and releases oxygen. Oxygenation, or oxygen penetrating the enamel and dentin, affects the change in tooth color. The gel also contains safe doses of fluoride, a mineral that is naturally found in food and water, and has the role of preventing caries. Thus, these procedures, with proper and controlled performance, in addition to a whiter smile, also result in additional tooth protection. The procedures are safe and painless, with of course professional implementation and control by a dentist.
The in-office method is a whitening procedure that is performed in the office, using a gradual gel in several steps and a retractor, an instrument that moves the cheeks and soft tissues away from the patient’s teeth. During the whitening procedure, we check the shade of the teeth using a control scale, and the final color will develop over the course of a few days after the treatment. A similar procedure is home teeth whitening, which is performed by wearing splints and a gel with lower concentrations of the active substance. The procedure is somewhat longer, but it is completely safe and practical for the patient. The results are individual for each person, depending on the initial shade of the teeth, and are visible for about a year.
Composite fillings & inlays, onlays, Overlay fillings
Restoration of a damaged tooth using white fillings
Composite fillings are what we Most often call white fillings. This is a procedure for restoring teeth due to decay caused by tooth decay and is the Most common reason for visiting the dentist. Composite fillings are bonded to the healthy part of the tooth, after the part affected by tooth decay has been removed by grinding. By choosing the right color of the composite and shaping the filling, we mimic the appearance of the original tooth, and the entire procedure takes place in one visit to the dentist.
More advanced forms of fillings that we perform on back teeth are called Inlay, Onlay and Overlay prosthetic fillings. The names actually indicate the degree to which the filling compensates for a tooth damaged by caries. Thus, an Inlay, as the smallest filling, is placed in the middle of the biting surface and enters the interior of the tooth, an Onlay additionally covers the bite cusps on the tooth surface, while an Overlay extends to the outer walls. When we remove the damaged part of the tooth, we take an impression from which a ceramic filling is made in the laboratory. Such procedures require a minimum of two visits from the patient.
Endodontic root canal treatment
Modern treatment of toothache and root canals with the ProTaper Gold technique
Caries that are not treated in time can progress and lead to tooth inflammation, or inflammation of the root canals of the tooth where the nerves are located. The damaged pulp of the tooth and the inflamed root need to be thoroughly cleaned with instruments to remove the diseased nerve and prevent further development of the infection by treating the tooth. While the treatment process is ongoing, we temporarily close the tooth, and only when it is healed and pain-free, do we fill the root with a replacement material for endodontic therapy. Finally, we close the tooth with a filling or crown. The endodontic process sometimes requires multiple visits if the tooth needs treatment. Tooth inflammation should not be ignored, because tooth extraction is the only alternative to untimely endodontics. At Orto do, we use the modern ProTaper Gold endodontic machine technique.
Ceramic veneers, crowns, bridges and implants
Ceramic and composite tooth replacements with a natural appearance
Ceramic veneers, crowns, and bridges are different forms of prosthetic restorations that replace part, one, or more teeth that are missing due to damage or extraction.
Veneers are a prosthetic mask that is placed on the front of the tooth and solves problems such as reducing the gap between the teeth, correcting its shape or color. They are made in a laboratory from ceramic and placed on a ground tooth. Although ceramic is a strong and durable solution, at Orto Do we also offer the option of composite veneers. These are veneers made from the material used for fillings, and their advantages are that they allow for faster and easier application directly to the patient’s tooth without grinding and prior shaping in the laboratory. Although a slightly less durable option than ceramic veneers, composite veneers are an excellent option for maintenance, because they can be polished and easily and quickly repaired if they break. In the event of a ceramic veneer breaking, the entire preparation, manufacturing and fixing process must be repeated.
A crown is a fixed prosthetic replacement that completely replaces a tooth crown that has been ground down due to extensive decay of dental tissue affected by caries, and is sometimes placed on an implant if the tooth root is missing. The appearance of the crown adapts to the natural shape and color of the damaged tooth and, in addition to being functional, has a significant aesthetic effect for the patient. Crowns are made in a laboratory from ceramics and represent a high-quality, long-term solution.
A bridge is the Most complex fixed prosthetic replacement that replaces several lost or severely damaged teeth. In such cases, patients suffer from chewing and speech functions, so a bridge as a prosthetic solution has multiple values for the patient. As with a crown, the teeth that support the bridge need to be prepared by grinding and a series of ceramic teeth are placed on them, shaped according to the natural shape and color of the missing teeth.
An implant is a screw that is inserted into the bone of the upper and lower jaw and serves as a replacement for the root of a lost tooth. It is made of the precious metal titanium, the best biocompatible material for human bone. On the implants, we install a superstructure that imitates a ground tooth, and then a crown, and a bridge can be placed on multiple implants. Implants should be distinguished from mini-implants, which are used as auxiliary tools in orthodontics.
Mechanical methods for a bright smile
Dental plaque is a soft deposit on the teeth that can be removed by regular and proper brushing. However, with inadequate hygiene or its excessive formation, plaque hardens and tartar forms. When we add to this pigmentation caused by consuming coffee, tea, wine and cigarettes, our teeth change color and surface structure. Like many problems in dentistry that are seemingly aesthetic in nature, they also have significant effects on the health of other tissues. Tartar can also cause gum disease, so we should not ignore it. Surface irregularities and tooth pigmentation can be successfully and easily resolved with preventive treatments such as scaling, sandblasting or tooth polishing. All of the above preventive procedures are safe, painless and require only one visit to the dentist, and result in healthier and whiter teeth and a more pleasant feeling in the patient’s mouth.
We perform tartar removal using ultrasonic devices that remove hard deposits and pigmentation from teeth. This treatment, which has both preventive and therapeutic effects, is recommended to be performed twice a year, or as recommended by a dentist who will determine the exact needs based on the individual condition of each patient’s teeth.
Teeth polishing is Most often done immediately after scaling, using paste and a special rotating brush. This removes all irregularities from the surface of the teeth, prevents the reappearance of tartar, and also whitens the teeth by additionally removing pigmentation.
Sandblasting is also a complementary procedure to scaling. The combination of fine powder and pressurized water removes soft and hard deposits, stains and pigmentation. Sandblasting is also performed before teeth whitening procedures, so that the active ingredients can better adhere to the entire tooth surface.
White teeth in the office or at home
In addition to mechanical whitening methods (sandblasting and polishing), Orto Do uses chemical methods of in-office and home whitening using gel. The gels contain hydrogen peroxide, an active ingredient for teeth whitening that breaks down under the influence of laser light and releases oxygen. Oxygenation, or oxygen penetrating the enamel and dentin, affects the change in tooth color. The gel also contains safe doses of fluoride, a mineral that is naturally found in food and water, and has the role of preventing caries. Thus, these procedures, with proper and controlled performance, in addition to a whiter smile, also result in additional tooth protection. The procedures are safe and painless, with of course professional implementation and control by a dentist.
The in-office method is a whitening procedure that is performed in the office, using a gradual gel in several steps and a retractor, an instrument that moves the cheeks and soft tissues away from the patient’s teeth. During the whitening procedure, we check the shade of the teeth using a control scale, and the final color will develop over the course of a few days after the treatment. A similar procedure is home teeth whitening, which is performed by wearing splints and a gel with lower concentrations of the active substance. The procedure is somewhat longer, but it is completely safe and practical for the patient. The results are individual for each person, depending on the initial shade of the teeth, and are visible for about a year.
Restoration of a damaged tooth using white fillings
Composite fillings are what we Most often call white fillings. This is a procedure for restoring teeth due to decay caused by tooth decay and is the Most common reason for visiting the dentist. Composite fillings are bonded to the healthy part of the tooth, after the part affected by tooth decay has been removed by grinding. By choosing the right color of the composite and shaping the filling, we mimic the appearance of the original tooth, and the entire procedure takes place in one visit to the dentist.
More advanced forms of fillings that we perform on back teeth are called Inlay, Onlay and Overlay prosthetic fillings. The names actually indicate the degree to which the filling compensates for a tooth damaged by caries. Thus, an Inlay, as the smallest filling, is placed in the middle of the biting surface and enters the interior of the tooth, an Onlay additionally covers the bite cusps on the tooth surface, while an Overlay extends to the outer walls. When we remove the damaged part of the tooth, we take an impression from which a ceramic filling is made in the laboratory. Such procedures require a minimum of two visits from the patient.
Modern treatment of toothache and root canals with the ProTaper Gold technique
Caries that are not treated in time can progress and lead to tooth inflammation, or inflammation of the root canals of the tooth where the nerves are located. The damaged pulp of the tooth and the inflamed root need to be thoroughly cleaned with instruments to remove the diseased nerve and prevent further development of the infection by treating the tooth. While the treatment process is ongoing, we temporarily close the tooth, and only when it is healed and pain-free, do we fill the root with a replacement material for endodontic therapy. Finally, we close the tooth with a filling or crown. The endodontic process sometimes requires multiple visits if the tooth needs treatment. Tooth inflammation should not be ignored, because tooth extraction is the only alternative to untimely endodontics. At Orto do, we use the modern ProTaper Gold endodontic machine technique.
Ceramic and composite tooth replacements with a natural appearance
Ceramic veneers, crowns, and bridges are different forms of prosthetic restorations that replace part, one, or more teeth that are missing due to damage or extraction.
Veneers are a prosthetic mask that is placed on the front of the tooth and solves problems such as reducing the gap between the teeth, correcting its shape or color. They are made in a laboratory from ceramic and placed on a ground tooth. Although ceramic is a strong and durable solution, at Orto Do we also offer the option of composite veneers. These are veneers made from the material used for fillings, and their advantages are that they allow for faster and easier application directly to the patient’s tooth without grinding and prior shaping in the laboratory. Although a slightly less durable option than ceramic veneers, composite veneers are an excellent option for maintenance, because they can be polished and easily and quickly repaired if they break. In the event of a ceramic veneer breaking, the entire preparation, manufacturing and fixing process must be repeated.
A crown is a fixed prosthetic replacement that completely replaces a tooth crown that has been ground down due to extensive decay of dental tissue affected by caries, and is sometimes placed on an implant if the tooth root is missing. The appearance of the crown adapts to the natural shape and color of the damaged tooth and, in addition to being functional, has a significant aesthetic effect for the patient. Crowns are made in a laboratory from ceramics and represent a high-quality, long-term solution.
A bridge is the Most complex fixed prosthetic replacement that replaces several lost or severely damaged teeth. In such cases, patients suffer from chewing and speech functions, so a bridge as a prosthetic solution has multiple values for the patient. As with a crown, the teeth that support the bridge need to be prepared by grinding and a series of ceramic teeth are placed on them, shaped according to the natural shape and color of the missing teeth.
An implant is a screw that is inserted into the bone of the upper and lower jaw and serves as a replacement for the root of a lost tooth. It is made of the precious metal titanium, the best biocompatible material for human bone. On the implants, we install a superstructure that imitates a ground tooth, and then a crown, and a bridge can be placed on multiple implants. Implants should be distinguished from mini-implants, which are used as auxiliary tools in orthodontics.
Mechanical methods for a bright smile
Dental plaque is a soft deposit on the teeth that can be removed by regular and proper brushing. However, with inadequate hygiene or its excessive formation, plaque hardens and tartar forms. When we add to this pigmentation caused by consuming coffee, tea, wine and cigarettes, our teeth change color and surface structure. Like many problems in dentistry that are seemingly aesthetic in nature, they also have significant effects on the health of other tissues. Tartar can also cause gum disease, so we should not ignore it. Surface irregularities and tooth pigmentation can be successfully and easily resolved with preventive treatments such as scaling, sandblasting or tooth polishing. All of the above preventive procedures are safe, painless and require only one visit to the dentist, and result in healthier and whiter teeth and a more pleasant feeling in the patient’s mouth.
We perform tartar removal using ultrasonic devices that remove hard deposits and pigmentation from teeth. This treatment, which has both preventive and therapeutic effects, is recommended to be performed twice a year, or as recommended by a dentist who will determine the exact needs based on the individual condition of each patient’s teeth.
Teeth polishing is Most often done immediately after scaling, using paste and a special rotating brush. This removes all irregularities from the surface of the teeth, prevents the reappearance of tartar, and also whitens the teeth by additionally removing pigmentation.
Sandblasting is also a complementary procedure to scaling. The combination of fine powder and pressurized water removes soft and hard deposits, stains and pigmentation. Sandblasting is also performed before teeth whitening procedures, so that the active ingredients can better adhere to the entire tooth surface.
White teeth in the office or at home
In addition to mechanical whitening methods (sandblasting and polishing), Orto Do uses chemical methods of in-office and home whitening using gel. The gels contain hydrogen peroxide, an active ingredient for teeth whitening that breaks down under the influence of laser light and releases oxygen. Oxygenation, or oxygen penetrating the enamel and dentin, affects the change in tooth color. The gel also contains safe doses of fluoride, a mineral that is naturally found in food and water, and has the role of preventing caries. Thus, these procedures, with proper and controlled performance, in addition to a whiter smile, also result in additional tooth protection. The procedures are safe and painless, with of course professional implementation and control by a dentist.
The in-office method is a whitening procedure that is performed in the office, using a gradual gel in several steps and a retractor, an instrument that moves the cheeks and soft tissues away from the patient’s teeth. During the whitening procedure, we check the shade of the teeth using a control scale, and the final color will develop over the course of a few days after the treatment. A similar procedure is home teeth whitening, which is performed by wearing splints and a gel with lower concentrations of the active substance. The procedure is somewhat longer, but it is completely safe and practical for the patient. The results are individual for each person, depending on the initial shade of the teeth, and are visible for about a year.
Restoration of a damaged tooth using white fillings
Composite fillings are what we Most often call white fillings. This is a procedure for restoring teeth due to decay caused by tooth decay and is the Most common reason for visiting the dentist. Composite fillings are bonded to the healthy part of the tooth, after the part affected by tooth decay has been removed by grinding. By choosing the right color of the composite and shaping the filling, we mimic the appearance of the original tooth, and the entire procedure takes place in one visit to the dentist.
More advanced forms of fillings that we perform on back teeth are called Inlay, Onlay and Overlay prosthetic fillings. The names actually indicate the degree to which the filling compensates for a tooth damaged by caries. Thus, an Inlay, as the smallest filling, is placed in the middle of the biting surface and enters the interior of the tooth, an Onlay additionally covers the bite cusps on the tooth surface, while an Overlay extends to the outer walls. When we remove the damaged part of the tooth, we take an impression from which a ceramic filling is made in the laboratory. Such procedures require a minimum of two visits from the patient.
Modern treatment of toothache and root canals with the ProTaper Gold technique
Caries that are not treated in time can progress and lead to tooth inflammation, or inflammation of the root canals of the tooth where the nerves are located. The damaged pulp of the tooth and the inflamed root need to be thoroughly cleaned with instruments to remove the diseased nerve and prevent further development of the infection by treating the tooth. While the treatment process is ongoing, we temporarily close the tooth, and only when it is healed and pain-free, do we fill the root with a replacement material for endodontic therapy. Finally, we close the tooth with a filling or crown. The endodontic process sometimes requires multiple visits if the tooth needs treatment. Tooth inflammation should not be ignored, because tooth extraction is the only alternative to untimely endodontics. At Orto do, we use the modern ProTaper Gold endodontic machine technique.
Ceramic and composite tooth replacements with a natural appearance
Ceramic veneers, crowns, and bridges are different forms of prosthetic restorations that replace part, one, or more teeth that are missing due to damage or extraction.
Veneers are a prosthetic mask that is placed on the front of the tooth and solves problems such as reducing the gap between the teeth, correcting its shape or color. They are made in a laboratory from ceramic and placed on a ground tooth. Although ceramic is a strong and durable solution, at Orto Do we also offer the option of composite veneers. These are veneers made from the material used for fillings, and their advantages are that they allow for faster and easier application directly to the patient’s tooth without grinding and prior shaping in the laboratory. Although a slightly less durable option than ceramic veneers, composite veneers are an excellent option for maintenance, because they can be polished and easily and quickly repaired if they break. In the event of a ceramic veneer breaking, the entire preparation, manufacturing and fixing process must be repeated.
A crown is a fixed prosthetic replacement that completely replaces a tooth crown that has been ground down due to extensive decay of dental tissue affected by caries, and is sometimes placed on an implant if the tooth root is missing. The appearance of the crown adapts to the natural shape and color of the damaged tooth and, in addition to being functional, has a significant aesthetic effect for the patient. Crowns are made in a laboratory from ceramics and represent a high-quality, long-term solution.
A bridge is the Most complex fixed prosthetic replacement that replaces several lost or severely damaged teeth. In such cases, patients suffer from chewing and speech functions, so a bridge as a prosthetic solution has multiple values for the patient. As with a crown, the teeth that support the bridge need to be prepared by grinding and a series of ceramic teeth are placed on them, shaped according to the natural shape and color of the missing teeth.
An implant is a screw that is inserted into the bone of the upper and lower jaw and serves as a replacement for the root of a lost tooth. It is made of the precious metal titanium, the best biocompatible material for human bone. On the implants, we install a superstructure that imitates a ground tooth, and then a crown, and a bridge can be placed on multiple implants. Implants should be distinguished from mini-implants, which are used as auxiliary tools in orthodontics.