Tooth reshaping removes parts of theenamelto improve the appearance of the tooth. It may be used to correct a small chip, or to alter the length, shape or position of teeth; it can be used to correct crooked or excessively long teeth. The removed enamel is irreplaceable, and may sometimes exposedentin. It is also known asenameloplasty,odontoplasty,contouring, recontouring, slenderizing, stripping or sculpting.This procedure offers fast results and can even be a substitute for braces under certain circumstances.
Whitening, or tooth bleaching, is the most common cosmetic dental procedure. While many whitening options are now available, including over the counter products, dentist-supervised treatments remain the recommended procedures for lightening discolored teeth.
Veneersare ultra-thin, custom-made porcelain laminates that are bonded directly to the teeth. They are an option for closing gaps or disguising discolored teeth that do not respond well to whitening procedures. Depending on the procedure, tooth reduction may be necessary.
Dental bridgesare false teeth, known as a pontics, which are fused between two porcelain crowns to fill in areas left by missing teeth. Two crowns hold it in place, these are attached to adjacent sides of the false tooth. This is known as a fixed bridge. This procedure is used to replace one or more missing teeth. Fixed bridges cannot be taken out in the same way that partial dentures can. In areas of the mouth that are under less stress, such as the front teeth, a cantilever bridge may be used. Cantilever bridges are used when there are teeth on only one side of the open space. Bridges can reduce the risk of gum disease, help correct some bite issuesand even improve your speech. Bridges require commitment to serious oral hygiene, but may last up to ten years or more.
The reader will learn what is involved in becoming a dentist. The author clearly explains (and shows with over 380 color photographs) how dental procedures are performed, how people can maintain a healthy mouth (and save big money in dental bills) and why disease and deterioration occur. Youll learn how to avoid root canal treatment, how to avoid wearing dentures and how to avoid gum surgery. Also, important information is presented regarding the care of childrens teeth and the need for orthodontics.
The author explains the relationship between mouth and the general health of the patient how stress causes premature aging, how and why bad medicine occurs (who are the best doctors) and why dental insurance is not necessary. Controversies regarding mercury in silver fillings, vitamin and mineral supplements, HMO dentistry, and dental implants are explained.
This is a great book for students and health professionals who are interested in science and its relationship to the human body. It is a book that you can refer to throughout your life when questions arise regarding dental need for you, your family and friends.
Superb book about dentistry by Dr Vine! This is a MUST READ book that really explains how dentistry works! This book I first bought in the Kindle edition. And I was so pleased with this book that I also bought the paperback edition as well. This is a SUPERB BOOK about dentistry! For me, I am terrified, yes terrified of going to the dentist. Yet I do go to the dentist, however, I wanted to read a book written by a dentist that explains the different aspects and treatments in dentistry in a soothing manner. Dr David Vine has written this book in a warm and conversational manner. It is like he is sitting next to me showing me pictures of different dental procedures and explaining them to me.Dr. Vines knowledge and experience is outstanding and he has a warm and caring spirit for a dentist.
**All of the 50 sections in the book were superb and helpful (filled with color photos). However, my favorite section is the section on Periodontal Disease. In this section, Dr Vine shows actual pictures of the different stages of this disease and different treatments beginning with the milder case being just a very through cleaning to remove tartar and restore gum health and then he goes on to Planing and Scaling and then on to Full Gum Surgery. All of these had excellent treatment information and color pictures (before and after).
I had my teeth cleaned recently by the hygienist at the dentist upstairs. We were talking about the great expansion and proliferation of implant dentistry. She mentioned that a dentist she worked with was 'old fashion' in that he didn 't do a lot of implant dentistry but saved natural teeth when he could. This struck me as odd because it equates old fashioned with less sophisticated or obsolete dental therapy. Implant therapy involves surgery, some degree of morbidity, and most times it is very expensive. When indicated (when it is not possible to restore a natural tooth) and if performed properly, it is a valuable means of restoring a fixed dentition. Dentists that choose to attempt to save a natural tooth rather than resort to implant therapy are not old fashioned. They are smart, empathetic, and considerate of what is best for their patients.