Single tooth implant:
Single tooth Implant
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Single tooth Implant
An implant is used to replace a single missing tooth -
Root canal Treatment:
Dental Rubber Dam
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Dental Rubber Dam
Best method of isolation to do any dental treatment is the use of rubber dam. Any root canal treatment must be done using the dental dam. It isolates the tooth, preventing any moisture from being introduced into the canals. Moisture can cause failure by interfering with materials used. More important moisture going into canals means germs gaining access into these canals. -
Root canal, molar tooth
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Root canal, molar tooth
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Advanced root canal techniques
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Advanced root canal techniques
This case shows how the advanced techniques in root canal therapy can treat failing cases, even years after the initial treatment. The initial treatment could not negotiate a side canal. Modern techniques use thermoplasitcized - softened by heat - filling material (Gutta Percha). When softened by heat, this material can go into side canals that were missed previously and caused failure in the original treatment. -
Indirect restorations:
Veneers
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Veneers
Veneers are used mostly for cosmetic purposes. They are used to change shape, color, or close spaces between front teeth. The first photo shows the before photo. Second photo same person after doing veneers on four front teeth. -
Onlay on lower premolar.
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Onlay on lower premolar.
This tooth is a short tooth by nature. If we did a filling the tooth will require a crown later, which is non retentive and chances are it will keep failing. The option of an onlay gives us a stronger and longer living treatment. -
Onlay on lower molar
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Onlay on lower molar
This case, the molar tooth was grossly damaged. Tooth was prepared, a model was poured in the lab from the impression. An onlay was fabricated and cemented to the tooth. -
Bridge
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Bridge
A bridge can be used to replace a missing tooth. In this case a front tooth was missing, the abutting teeth were capped with crowns, and used to carry a dummy tooth in the middle. -
Preventive and restorative:
X-rays expose secrets
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X-rays expose secrets
This case shows how x-rays sometimes reveal hidden decay. The clinical examination didn't show any decay in the molar. The x-ray showed a big cavity on the side of the tooth. The tooth required root canal treatment. -
Cracks by Amalgam.
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Cracks by Amalgam.
These photos show how Amalgam fillings crack teeth. Fillings that were done decades ago can still break teeth. Amalgam can be replaced with direct composite restorations. -
Fissure sealants
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Fissure sealants
Decay starts at the fissures of teeth. These fissures can be covered before getting any decay. -
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