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Patient Guide
Clear answers about treatments, procedures and caring for your teeth.
Aesthetic Cosmetics
Aesthetic Cosmetics What is aesthetics? It is a branch of philosophy dealing with the nature of art, beauty, and taste, with the creation and appreciation of beauty. It is more scientifically defined... Bonding Bonding or Adhesive dentistry is a branch of dentistry which deals with adhesion or bonding of the adhesive material or cements to the natural substance of teeth, enamel and... Depigmentation of Gums Gum de-pigmentation is a procedure under cosmetic dentistry or smile designing to remove dark spots or patches on the gums. The normal colour of the gingiva is pink, but excess... Orthodontics Orthodontics is a specialized field of dentistry that focuses on the treatment of misaligned teeth due to tooth irregularities, disproportionate jaw relationships, or both.... Osteoplasty and Gingivoplasty Osteoplasty and Gingivoplasty was a part of surgical periodontal therapy for people suffering from some gum disease. Now a days, these procedure are also done in case of pre... Porcelain Veneers/Laminates Dental veneers or dental porcelain laminates are wafer thing, custom made shells that are designed to literally cover the tooth. They are bonded over existing teeth, changing the... Smile Designing Cosmetic dentistry or smile designing creates attractive smiles that function in a state of health. It requires rigorous understanding of every field of dentistry and its... Teeth Whitening Teeth whitening or dental bleaching is one of the most common cosmetic procedure in dentistry. The basic purpose of teeth whitening is to lighten the colour of discoloured teeth....
Dental implants
Caring for Dental Implants Tooth brush, interdental brush and dental floss are what you need to keep your dental implants strong and long lasting. It should be complimented with regular medical check-ups... Dental implants What are implants? Implants are small posts made from most bio-compatible material that is titanium. These posts are surgically place into the jawbone. These posts serve as... Dental Implants Procedure There are generally 2 protocols that are followed: Two stage protocol: In this traditional method of placing an implant, the shortest time frame for a complete implant (including... Full mouth fixed implant If you have all the teeth missing in your mouth, you have the options: Complete dentures Implant supported overdentures Implant supported full bridge What are the advantages of... Implant Supported Bridge An implant-supported bridge is similar to a regular dental bridge, but it is supported by implants and not by natural teeth. What are the Options for Replacing missing adjacent... Implant Supported Overdentures If your anatomical, physiological, psychological, social and/or economic factors does not allow for fixed replacement, we can give you a more secure and stable bite using your... Single Tooth Replacement What are the options to replace single missing tooth: A single missing tooth having sound natural tooth on both sides can be replaced with: Dental Implant 3 unit Bridge: that... What are the Complications, one expect with implants? In addition to the risks of surgery, there is the possibility of the implant failing. An implant can fail if an infection develops, which is very rare, or if you clench or grind... What are the types of implants? From the final prosthesis prospective: Regular implants, used to replace single or multiple missing teeth. Overdenture implants, used to support dentures. Implant supported full... Why dental implants are equivalent to natures copy? Dental implants are effective replacement for the lost tooth. Good quality Jaw Bone and stable systemic health are important considerations before planning dental implants. A...
Dentures
Complete Denture What are complete dentures? “A well made complete denture gives the lost charm of a face and helps to restore the self confidence and health of a patient.” As the name suggests... Dentures Dentures, also known as false teeth, are prosthetic devices constructed to replace missing teeth, and which are supported by surrounding soft and hard tissues of the oral cavity.... Overdentures “A well made complete denture gives the lost charm of a face and helps to restore the self confidence and health of a patient”. Why Overdenture? ? Your complete denture is moving...
Fixed Teeth
Bridge A bridge is a type of fixed prosthesis that replaces the missing tooth / teeth. This procedure is used when teeth adjacent to the lost tooth are structurally strong and... Fixed Teeth Tooth loss can be caused by severe gum disease, accidents or other reasons. Modern dental science has advanced to a stage where lost teeth can be restored using a number of...
Myofunctional Appliance
Does this Appliance cause any Pain? Patient does report that the teeth, lower jaw and muscles ache for some days after starting the therapy. One may be prescribed pain killer medicine for few days in the starting.... How long does this treatment take? This active treatment lasts from 6-9 months depending a lot on the patient’s compliance and the severity of the disease. The active phase is generally followed by Passive phase... What are the Instructions and Precautions? Twin Blocks should only be taken out for cleaning. Clean after every meal, as food will collect under the appliances. Scrub thoroughly with a toothbrush and toothpaste, then rinse... What is Twin Block Therapy? Twin Block Appliance is made up of two independent plates; one is for upper jaw and other is for lower jaw. This therapy is generally used for patients who are in active growth... When and How much time one has to wear this Appliance? This appliance need to worn 24 hours a day, including eating and sleeping. Wearing it during eating will speed up its action; one just has to take it out afer eating to clean it...
Orthodontics
Are Braces must and how much time and money does it cost? No, Braces is an elective procedure like most of the treatment in Dentistry. But as answered before, it can give you a lot of benefits in long term in terms of Money, Mind and... Dos and Don'ts with braces on teeth? After getting the braces on your teeth, you need to follow certain precaution. Do's: Brush your teeth 2 times a day, preferably with orthodontic toothbrush Use fluoridated... How do I know that my or my Child's Bite/ smile needs Orthodontic treatment? Few of the signs that should set the alarm bells ringing in your mind are: Early or Delayed loss of milk teeth Permanent teeth erupting behind milk teeth or double teeth Crowding,... How does Orthodontics or braces work? Orthodontics works on the simple principle that slow forces applied over a period of time brings about a predictable change in the structure of bone and position of teeth.... Metal or Ceramic Braces The 2 most common options for braces are metal and ceramic. We take in to consideration the requirements of treatment plan, patient’s social interaction and personal preference,... Myofunctional Appliance What are functional appliance? These are fixed or removable orthodontic appliance which use forces generated by stretching of muscles, fascia and/or periodontium to change... Space Regaining or Closing The most common requirement for orthodontics intervention, after the malocclusion are space regaining and space closing. Space regaining: To regain space that had been lost to... What are the Instructions and Precautions? Eating: For the first few days, stick to soft foods. Avoid fibrous meat; hard nuts or snacks; crunchy food; sticky caramel or chewing gum; biting in to corn on cob, fruits,... Who are candidates for orthodontic (braces) treatments? Orthodontic treatment has gained momentum over the last two decades, becoming a common treatment for preteens and teens; ideal candidates as their growing facial structures can... Why should I get my teeth straightened at the earliest? Few of the benefits are: Smile: Straight teeth in a perfect curve gives you the most sought Smile. It adds value to your Personality, builds your Confidence, Remove your hesitance...
Periodontics
Bone Grafting & GTR In the past, the treatment of periodontal (gum) disease was considered to be painful and unsatisfied. The best therapy was to do resective surgical procedures that often resulted... Crown Lengthening Crown lengthening is a surgical procedure performed to expose a greater height of tooth structure by removing some of gums and/or bone around the neck of tooth. When one needs to... Flap Surgery What Is Flap surgery? Gingival flap surgery is a type of surgical gum procedure. The gums are flipped away from the teeth and folded back temporarily. This allows us to reach the... Gingivoplasty or Gingivectomy Gingivoplasty refers to the modification of height, thickness, shape and size of the gingival tissue surrounding the teeth. It is done to achieve a more healthy, harmonious, even,... Periodontics Periodontics involves the science of supporting structures of teeth, its diseases, and conditions that affect them. The supporting tissues are known as the periodontium, which... Scaling & Root Planing Oral prophylaxis is the basic preventive measure to control the progress of plaque to tartar. If the tartar starts building up under the gingival and along the roots, periodontal... Splinting Splinting of teeth involve binding of loose or traumatized tooth to the adjacent firm teeth. This is like splinting a broken arm in a plaster, where the immobility forced on the...
Preventive
Fluoride Application What is fluoride therapy? Fluoride therapy is the delivery of fluoride to the teeth topically or systemically in order to prevent tooth decay (dental caries) which results in... Habit breaking appliance What are the different habits that are in children? The most common are thumb sucking, mouth breathing, tongue thrusting; lesser common are finger/ nail biting, lip biting or... Oral Prophylaxis Oral Prophylaxis at DDCRC? We use Ultrasonic Scaling Systems to give in depth cleaning using various attachments for various applications. As it operate at a very high frequency,... Pits & Fissures Sealants The chewing surface of the tooth is not smooth but has criss-cross tiny projections and valleys that are called pits and fissures. These pits and fissures offer an ideal surface... Preventive Treatments Most common dental diseases are Periodontitis (Disease of Gums) and Dental Caries. For gum disease, the main reason is Plaque. For Caries, the prime reason is accumulation of food...
Prosthetics
Partial Dentures What are partial dentures? Partial removable dentures are dentures used as replacement teeth when few of the healthy natural teeth are remaining in an arch. These natural teeth... Prosthetics Prosthetic as can be easily related to Prosthesis. It is the dentistry that replaces the missing parts of your oral cavity. It's the teeth that would be missing, in case it become...
Restorative
Composites Composite is an acrylic polymer that has been strengthened with different class of material to withstand the occlusal forces and these are also cosmetically superior than amalgam.... Crowns What are dental crowns? A crown is a type of indirect dental restoration, which completely caps or encircles a tooth or dental implant. Crowns are often needed when a large cavity... Inlays and Onlays Inlays and onlays are non-invasive indirect fillings that are best solutions for moderate to highly decayed tooth. In more technical terms, inlays and onlays are used in cases... Restorative Restorative, as the name suggest means restoring the teeth to its previous glory that is function and aesthetics. Number of reasons can damage teeth. Top reason is caries or...
Smile Designing
Gum Line The gum line connects the highest points of the gum levels(zenith) of the upper teeth. This height must be symmetrical on both sides of the mouth. Ideally this line should follow... Healthy gums Gum tissue should have a light pink colour and firm texture without any swelling or bleeding. The papillae must completely fill the gap between teeth to avoid any visible black... Interincisal Angles Interincisal Angles are the small triangular spaces between the tips of the teeth. These are artistically created by the ceramist and dentist to ensure a natural look. Relative tooth dimension and proportion Due to individual variations, it is difficult to provide "magic numbers" like the golden proportion, to define adequate tooth dimension and relative proportion. Perception of... Smile Width With a narrow smile, the side teeth are often in shadow. This leaves dark triangles at the corner s of the mouth. A wider smile allows one to see the ideal progression from the... Symmetry Symmetry around the centreline of our face is of great importance for an aesthetically pleasing smile. Even when this is not 100% possible, the illusion of symmetry should be...
Surgical
Dental Extractions A tooth extraction is the removal of a tooth from its socket bone. The most common reason for a tooth extraction is tooth damage due to breakage or decay. Several other oral... Surgical Dental Surgery is an integral part of dentistry. It is extraction of hopeless teeth or the surgical removal of impacted teeth or artificially modifying dentition, in other words,...