Conservation Denistry
Tooth Decay
The dental enamel is the hardest tissue in the human body on the surface of which there are permanently ongoing biological processes. This means that the mineral substances (especially calcium and phosphate) are streaming in and out in the outer layer of the dental enamel. This process is called demineralisation (loss of minerals) or remineralisation (replacement of minerals). In case of the imbalance of the process the dental enamel discolours, then it breaks, and a hole forms on the surface of the tooth. The dentist treats this by cleaning the damaged surfaces with a dental drill and filling the cavities.
Dental Plaque
The surface of the teeth is covered by a biofilm called dental plaque that is formed by the saliva, bacteria, food, and other susbstances dissolved in the saliva. If plaque, that contains bacteria producing acids, covers the surface of the tooth permanently it can lead to dental caries. What is more, the bacteria in the plaque on the edge of the gums cause swollen gums. Plaque can only be removed mechanically by regular tooth brushing, but it reformulates again in a few hours. That is why regular tooth brushing is essential.
Composite Fillings (Tooth-Colored Fillings)
Today, fillings can be made unvisible by using the most modern materials and techniques. For this purpose it is not enough to use tooth-coloured fillings, but it is important to reconstruct the original contour and chewing surface of the tooth to achieve the perfect aesthetic result. Technically there are two different methods. In the first case, the filling is made in the dental office, of a material that hardens on a special wavelenght.
The other technique is the so called inlay where the filling is produced in the dental labor based on an imprint of the tooth that needs to be stuck in.
It is usually made of porcelain or gold and its main advantage is precision. After filling, it is not advisable to eat anything, and to wait until the dental cement hardens.
Enamel Strengthening
Ingestion of Fluorine by iontophoresis with the help of direct current. The enamel filled with fluorine is more resistant against the effects that trigger dental caries. The intervention that can be used from the age of six takes a short time and is completely painless.