Dentistry and oral surgery are complex procedures involving true teamwork.
Our work colleagues bring to this dental clinic and oral surgery a full range of dental provision with appropriate training and practise
at their disposal.
Our dentists, oral surgeons and our consultants working within these fields
can provide full provision of appropriate expert care.
Nowadays, dentistry is no longer a uniform specialty, because many still
newer and different kinds of treatment methods require that we each
undergo individual training.
A stress-free environment
Our colleagues care about the fact that our working environment should be
one free of fear, whether or not this means adult patient or children or
meaning those requiring oral surgery, or desiring implant work.
Fear-free dental care is in the interests of both the patient and the
dentist treating him or her, as a high standard of patient care can only
be carried out with a relaxed patient.
High-tech equipment
Our KaVo dental treatment units,
Owandy have digital diagnostic x-ray system, cutting-edge equipment,
tools and materials at their disposal.
The dental and oral surgery materials made
use of here
have been specially picked out from vanguard-development factories.
Regular check-ups
We recommend regular check-ups for all our patients.
Regular dental
check-ups ensure that dental care can continually be maintained.
It is not enough to just occasionally get our teeth looked at, but rather
to undergo constant care and repair in order to keep our teeth in good
condition. Professional mouth hygiene treatment alongside care of the teeth at home is very important.
Guarantees for treatment carried out.
All treatment undertaken at our Clinic is guaranteed.
The condition of the guarantee is that after completion of any treatment,
minimally some mouth hygiene care is taken advantage of here every year and in addition to this, keeps
appointments for prescribed dental check-ups, and follows the dental
hygiene programmes recommended by the dentist treating them.
Appropriate home dental care is of not insignificant importance.
Our colleagues take part in regular refresher training courses.
In the course of university training, updating of acquired knowledge is
required through continual refresher training courses. Information about
newer and newer procedures, materials used and techniques are desired, so
that our colleagues are constantly updating and deepening their
professional knowledge. In these interests, every single piece of
knowledge within this field is shared between us, so that in each given
area, we might acquire skills to an even higher standard.
Dentistry and oral surgery are complex procedures involving true teamwork.
Our work colleagues bring to this dental clinic and oral surgery a full range of dental provision with appropriate training and practise
at their disposal.
Our dentists, oral surgeons and our consultants working within these fields
can provide full provision of appropriate expert care.
Nowadays, dentistry is no longer a uniform specialty, because many still
newer and different kinds of treatment methods require that we each
undergo individual training.
A stress-free environment
Our colleagues care about the fact that our working environment should be
one free of fear, whether or not this means adult patient or children or
meaning those requiring oral surgery, or desiring implant work.
Fear-free dental care is in the interests of both the patient and the
dentist treating him or her, as a high standard of patient care can only
be carried out with a relaxed patient.
High-tech equipment
Our KaVo dental treatment units,
Owandy have digital diagnostic x-ray system, cutting-edge equipment,
tools and materials at their disposal.
The dental and oral surgery materials made
use of here
have been specially picked out from vanguard-development factories.
Removal of teeth
Post- operative instructions after tooth removal
Dry socket
Root resection
Dental trauma
Removal of teeth
| The term extraction usually sends shivers up people's spines along with all sorts of thoughts of pain. The truth of the matter is that having a tooth pulled, even an involved one such as a wisdom tooth is not painful at all. An anesthetic such as Novocain (or Articain) is given. After the tooth has been pulled there may be tenderness in the area where the tooth was. This is normal, having a tooth pulled is a form of surgery, and any area would be tender after such a procedure. Your dentist will give you complete instructions on care after the procedure has been performed and in a few days healing will be almost complete. Please speak with your dentist, he or she can answer any questions you may have and help make you more comfortable. |
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Post-operative instructions after tooth removal
Please note: These instructions are for the benefit of the dental patients treated by our office. Patients being treated by other dentists may receive the same instructions or instructions that have been modified based upon the individual care they have received. Should you be experiencing either unusual pain or swelling or both, please call your dentist immediately!
| 1. Bleeding is to be expected following extractions and other surgical procedures. The gauze that has been placed in your mouth before you left the office should remain in position for at least 45 minutes. At the end of the 45 minutes, please take two or three pieces of gauze, fold in half and if needed fold again and replace the gauze that is in your mouth and continue biting very firm on the gauze for another 45 minutes - total time biting on gauze is approximately 1 hours. Should the bleeding continue after this, repeat the process, placing gauze for another 45 minutes. Should there continue to be excessive bleeding do as follows: |  |
¨ wipe off excessively large blood clots with sterile gauze
¨ place folded gauze over the bleeding area
¨ bite firmly on pad and maintain gentle pressure for 45 minutes
¨ contact the office or call the emergency telephone number if bleeding persists.
2. Pain. Some discomfort is normal following surgery. Please take two aspirin or TylenolT or AdvilT or other over-the-counter analgesic as soon as you arrive at home. Continue to take the analgesic every three to four hours at least for the first day to minimize any discomfort. If you have been given a prescription for pain medication, please take as directed (Do not drive, work with machinery, or drink alcoholic beverages for at least 6 hours after taking any prescribed pain medication). Some pain medications may make you nauseous and should be discontinued if this takes place. If you have a reaction to the medication, stop the medication and call the office immediately.
3. Antibiotics. If antibiotics are prescribed, take as directed. Be sure to take all the tablets prescribed. If any reactions occur, such as a rash or itching, discontinue all medication immediately and immediately call the office.
4. Rinsing. Do not rinse your mouth, do not spit and do not use mouthwash, as any of these will lead to a possible loss of the blood clot which protects the healing extraction site and will then lead to pain.
5. Swelling. Following surgery some swelling is expected. It will reach its peak on the second day following surgery and it will begin to resolve on the fourth day. To minimize swelling, apply a covered (with towel) ice bag to your face for 20-minute intervals, removing the bag for 10 minutes in between intervals. Continue ice packs for 4-6 hours after surgery.
6. Temperature. Following surgery it is quite common to have a slight elevation in temperature. Rest, 2 aspirin or TylenolT or other over-the-counter analgesic every 4-hour, and plenty of fluids will return temperature to normal. If you are taking pain medication, they will also aid in controlling fever and additional aspirin or TylenolT or other over-the-counter analgesic will not have to be taken.
7. Eating. A well balanced diet is important for proper healing. A soft, bland diet is suggested for the first few days. Drink plenty of fluids as soon as possible, especially if you have been given antibiotics. Avoid hot foods, hot liquid and avoid smoking for at least 48 to 60 hours after surgery. (Smoking will delay the healing process.)
8. Impacted teeth. The removal of impacted teeth is quite different from the extraction of erupted teeth. The following conditions may occur, all of which are considered normal:
¨ swelling and bruising can be expected. Minimize by using ice packs
¨ moderate to severe pain can be expected. Do not wait until the pain is severe to take medication. Have the prescription filled and take the first dose at once
¨ trismus (tightness) of the muscles may cause difficulty in opening the mouth. Should this happen, moist heat applied to the area should help. A sore throat may also develop
¨the corners of your mouth may dry and crack. Keep moist with ointment or petroleum jelly.
Dry socketA dry socket can occur after a tooth has been extracted where the blood clot fails to form or disintegrates without undergoing organization. It can be accompanied by neuralgic pain but without suppuration (infection / pus). A dry socket usually occurs as a result of too much rinsing or "spitting" and thus the blood clot is dislodged or never really forms. The blood clot acts as a bandage over the recent extraction site. Symptoms can include a constant throbbing over several days - "it doesn't seem to go away". If you think that you have a dry socket, your dentist should be contacted. |
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Root resection
| Root resection refers to an endodontic surgical procedure to remove an untreatable, fractured, or dissolving root while retaining the original tooth's structure. Root resection and other endodontic surgical procedures are done in instances where conventional endodontic (root canal) treatment is not sufficient in saving the affected tooth. The duties of surgical endodontics include the removal of infected or inflamed tissue in the bone, |
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exploring for fractures or canals in the roots that were not evident on x-rays, and cleaning and sealing the tip of the root canal which due to some type of obstruction was not possible during conventional endodontic treatment.
In the root resection procedure, the gum and tooth are anesthetized. An incision is made in the gums and the untreatable, infected tissue is removed at the tip of the root. A small filling is then placed in the root tip and the gums are stitched back to its original position.
Dental trauma
| Dental trauma is any injury to any part of the mouth, such as the teeth, lips, gums, tongue, and jawbones. Sports, car accidents, physical fights, hard foods, and too-hot liquids are all potential causes of dental traumas. Broken or knocked-out teeth are the most common mouth injury. The symptoms of dental trauma depend on the type of injury. Soft tissue injuries, such as cuts, burns or bruises to the lips, inner cheeks or tongue can result in pain, redness, swelling and possible bleeding. Broken teeth result in sharp edges that can potentially cut the soft tissue. Depending on the type of fracture, broken teeth may also result in toothache. A tooth that has been knocked out, or evulsed, will leave a swollen, painful and bloody socket. A broken jawbone can lead to |
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malocclusion (improper fit of the upper and lower teeth), jaw pain and limited movement in the temporomandibular joint, the joint that opens and closes the mouth.
A dentist can easily recognize signs of trauma in the mouth. He or she may x-ray the mouth to detemine the extent of the damage. The sensitivity of the oral tissues means that mouth traumas tend to be painful, so prompt treatment of suspected traumas is recommended.
The type of treatment, too, depends on the type of injury.
For soft tissue injuries:
- reduce swelling with cold compresses
- controll bleeding by putting pressure with a clean gauze
- stitches can help deep punctures or lacerations
- painkillers such as aspirin or ibuprofen can reduce pain
For broken teeth:
- immediately rinse the injured tooth and surrounding gums with warm water to remove dirt.
- cover the area with a cold compress to lessen swelling and pain.
- save any pieces of the broken tooth. If an entire tooth has been knocked out, hold it by the crown (outer area), not the root
- keep the tooth moist. Place it in milk, cool water, or saliva.
See a dentist as soon as possible, preferably within thirty minutes. The sooner your dentist treats the problem, the better the chances of salvaging the tooth.
If the pulp, or inner core, of a chipped tooth is still intact, the dentist can smooth out the chipped area and replace the missing section with a resin filling.
If you have saved the missing piece of tooth, it may be possible to bond it back into place.
If the pulp is in tact but a large part of the outer tooth structure is missing, the dentist can protect the remaining parts of the tooth by covering it with a gold or porcelain crown.
If the pulp has been damaged, your tooth may need root canal treatment followed by a protective crown.
Dentists try to save teeth whenever possible; however, if the tooth structure is damaged beyond repair, it may be necessary to extract the tooth and consider other options, like dental implants. If a baby tooth is knocked out, your dentist will likely not try to salvage it, as the body will often reject it. He or she will instead treat the socket as a soft tissue injury. He or she may recommend using a space maintainer, a device to prevent the remaining teeth to shift into the gap left by the missing one, potentially causing crowding when the permanent teeth begin to erupt.
For broken jaws:
See your dentist or oral surgeon immediately. He or she must set it back to its proper position, and will likely supply wires to hold it into place. Healing can take up to six weeks or more, depending on your age and the degree of your injury.
With immediate care, most dental traumas will eventually result in full recovery.
Like all traumas, mouth injuries can result in infection; if this occurs, your doctor can prescribe antibiotics.
Dental trauma is highly preventable. To reduce the risk, do the following:
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