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Metal Braces vs. Ceramic Braces

June 3, 2010 By

Modern dentistry has seen the rise of many materials used to construct braces. Two of the most popular options that a patient has to choose from are ceramic braces and normal, metal braces. Choosing which one you want is up to you and your orthodontist. One of the pros of having ceramic braces is that they blend in well with the existing teeth.

For people who are worried about how they might look in braces, this can be a deciding factor. For Invisalign patients, this is also a key concern. While the ceramic will not stain, sometimes the plastic ligatures will stain. Ceramic braces are also more expensive than metal braces. They are also larger. Finally, straightening teeth with ceramic braces may take slightly longer than with metal braces.

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Invisalign – the invisible braces

April 15, 2010 By

If you have orthodontic problems which require corrective braces, but don’t like the appearance of or other issues with normal metal braces, then dentists may now have the answer for you, with Invisalign.  This new system is used for fixing problems like gaps and crookedness just like other braces, the main benefit lies in the clear plastic aligners which are far less noticeable than wire braces.

With the unobtrusiveness of these aligners people don’t need to see your treatment taking place so you can get straighter, more even looking teeth without having to walk around with metal visible in your mouth for months.  The aligners are specially designed using computer modelling to create images of your teeth and make simulations of the required movement, this is then used as the basis for making your aligners which make tiny changes to your tooth alignment and are changed roughly every two weeks, getting closer and closer to the desired end result.

Along with the visibility issue, the aligners are less likely to lead to pain or inflaming of the gums than traditional braces, and because they are removable they don’t interfere with food or hygiene.  If you happen to need a lot of movement in your teeth, or even require some to be extracted then the Invisalign system might not be your best option, but your dentist will tell you this when you meet with them.

Prices vary for your dental job between about three and six thousand pounds for the treatment, depending on your dentist and what needs doing.  The length of treatment relies on the same things, plus your own behaviour in terms of things like root canals as well as the aligners needing to be in for at least 22 hours a day for full effect.

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The Variety of Cosmetic Dentistry Techniques

January 15, 2010 By

Cosmetic Dentistry is a field in Dentistry that basically focuses on improving as well as in developing the appearance of an individual’s teeth and mouth. If you are having problems with your teeth then, you do not have to worry because London Cosmetic Dentistry is available to solve your problems. Not only that, Cosmetic Dentistry is also excellent when it comes to restoring your decayed teeth. If you want to have this kind of dentistry performed you may find it is quite expensive most particularly if your are experiencing severe problems with your teeth and you are opting for cosmetic dentistry. In other circumstances some of these procedures may have to be performed out of necessity for the betterment of one’s health as opposed to appearance.

There are a lot of different Cosmetic Dentistry services that are made available for you. One of the most common methods when it comes to Cosmetic Dentistry is the dental filling; this procedure is intended to treat the deterioration of  teeth such as cavities.

Some of the common forms of  Cosmetic dentistry that you can also benefit from are…

Teeth Whitening- if you are having problems when it comes to the color of your teeth, this is the type of cosmetic dentistry that you should have. This particular kind of Cosmetic Dentistry includes the following dental procedures such as teeth laser as well as bleaching agents, These two different dental procedures are usually done in the dental clinic by the dentist.

Veneers- this is the other type of Cosmetic Dentistry which involves the creating of thin portions of porcelain that are usually bonded to the teeth.  This is considered a very beneficial method. Most particularly to those who are having problems with the appearance, form, as well as the structure of their teeth. Not only that, Veneers do not only improve teeth form as well as structure but this Cosmetic Dentistry procedure is also excellent when it comes to protecting as well as restoring damaged teeth. Believe it or not, this type of Cosmetic Surgery can help you improve your teeth by correcting several problems.

Substitution or Replacement of teeth that are missing- this type of Cosmetic Surgery is very beneficial when it comes to older people who are having problems because they are missing teeth. This is done not only to improve as well as replace your teeth but this is beneficial as a way to improve as well as develop your speaking ability. In addition it aids your chewing ability which is hindered by missing teeth.

There are a lot of different procedures when it comes to teeth replacement such as the traditional bridges, implant bridges, and the plain implant. Teeth replacement can cost you a lot money but the good thing is that, the results are well worth the expense.

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The Role of Stem Cells in Dental Implants

January 14, 2010 By

Dentistry has become nowadays an evolved science which offers plenty of possibilities of evolving and adapting to every human’s needs. More and more people wish a beautiful attractive smile which can dazzle all those who they come in contact with. That is why, scientists have developed new programs of performing dental operations, and programs which include stem cells.

A procedure using stem cells may provide a more thorough regeneration of periodontal tissue around dental implants. Dental implants closely resemble natural teeth, but an implant’s ability to react to patient growth, pressure from chewing, and future orthodontic work is diminished if it is not surrounded by sufficient periodontal tissue.

In this study, the authors engineered this periodontal tissue in a fresh socket of a goat animal model. Each of 5 goats was fitted with 2 titanium implants immediately after tooth removal. A poly scaffold was fitted around each implant, but the control received only the scaffolding. The experimental implant received scaffolding seeded with bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs).

All implant sites showed some level of tissue development at 10 days after the operation. At one month after, the control side showed no signs of tissue development, whereas the experimental side had developed cement, bone, and periodontal ligament, the 3 tissues required for regeneration of periodontal tissue.

Past studies have demonstrated positive results with bone marrow-derived MSCs in periodontal defects around natural teeth. Others have shown promising results without bone marrow-derived MSCs, using progenitor cells from the remaining ligament in certain limited situations. But unlike past studies, this report demonstrates that using bone marrow-derived MSCs can ensure a more thorough, adaptable regeneration of periodontal tissue with titanium implants.

So it is that as the technology evolves, people want more and more from everything. Even if it comes to clothes, computers, mobile phones or smashing cars, smile has become one of the main issues everyone wants to deal with in the nowadays society. That is why, the stem cells implants proved to be a strong, healthy implant for all the ones who want to try a new fabulous look and keep their mouth healthy and clean!

New technologies based on Botox have started to appear in what concerns dental treatments. It is injected into the facial muscles and, within a few hours, it attaches itself to the nerve endings of the motor muscles, thereby affecting the nerve transmission to these muscles. It takes anywhere from 2 to 10 days to block the nerve transmitters which innervate the muscles into which it was injected. In this respect, the procedures dentists can use in order to provide their patients a good qualitative work are numerous and are waiting to be put in practice by everyone who cares about himself and about his forwarded success!

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