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October 6, 2020June 12, 2020 by Dr Turchin

What exactly are Dental Implants?

In the past, when you were missing a tooth, your only two dental options were to have a fixed bridge placed or wear a partial denture. Dental implant technology has revolutionized the dental industry. Dental implants are small metal rods made out of titanium. This surgical-grade metal is safely inserted into the gums and bonds with the natural bone in under six months. Once bonded, the implant creates a permanent abutment for restorative work like dental crowns and bridges. Some patients even choose to have implants placed so that their dentures fit more securely. These are known as implant-supported dentures, and they work effectively to prevent denture plates from slipping and falling out.

Why would you need Dental Implants?

The reason you may need or just want dental implants is because you’re completely missing one or more of your teeth. Instead of compromising surrounding teeth, the implant replaces only the tooth that is missing. Once the implant has fully healed, a dental crown will be placed on top using the connector of the implant. You may also want dental implants because you wear dentures and are tired of using adhesives and gels to keep them in place. Implants create a more natural-looking smile whether you’re replacing one tooth or using them as an anchor for a prosthetic.

Are There Different Types of Dental Implants?

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March 18, 2020March 3, 2020 by Dr Turchin

dental health for patients with disabilities aspen co

Caring for dental health in patients with disabilities requires a lot of attention. The conditions of these people often prevent them from maintaining proper hygiene. In addition to this, all diseases and treatments require special attention compared to patients who don’t have any disabilities. In this two-part post, we offer a guide so you know everything related to this topic.

Effects of disabilities on oral health

There are about 48 million people in the USA who have some type of disability. For them, dental care has special needs due to the condition or treatment they receive. People with disabilities include those who have some type of deficiency during their development; either before, during or after birth. The deficiency may be physical or psychological conditions, but degenerative, neurological or psychiatric diseases are also included.

These diseases can prevent the patient from being responsible for their oral hygiene. The same condition can cause problems such as physical disability in the oral cavity, appearance of cavities, malocclusions, etc. At home, those responsible for people with disabilities should be very attentive to their oral development. They have to make sure they have proper hygiene and take them regularly to a specialist.

Dental health in patients with disabilities

Generally, people with special abilities cannot take care of their oral health alone. That is why they require the help of other people during brushing. Medications and their own condition make them more likely to suffer from some disease. Even when they go to a dental office, they need special care. These may include some previous medication or even the physical restriction of the patient. Being prone to oral diseases, it is necessary to promote dental health in patients with disabilities. However, it should be made clear that there is no such condition that is exclusive to special patients.

Frequent dental problems in patients with disabilities

People who have some type of disability are prone to have problems in their mouth. Among the most common diseases are:

Bruxism: It is the involuntary act of clenching or grinding your teeth. Many people have it without knowing, but the dentist can detect it if there is wear or fractures in the enamel. Some of the symptoms of bruxism are:
- Headache or earache: clenching the jaw can cause severe headache.
- Dental hypersensitivity: tooth enamel wear leaves dentin exposed. So, contact with chemical, thermal or tactile stimuli can cause acute pain.
- Jaw pain: the pressure of the teeth can cause pain and inflammation of the maxillofacial muscles.
The cavities in patients with disabilities are frequent and cause periodontal diseases. This is due to the difficulty in eating, chewing and maintaining proper hygiene.
Dental trauma: It occurs due to the reduction of the patient’s reflexes, when they suffer epilepsy or have poor motor coordination; as well as in people with psychological disabilities. Early tooth loss is a common problem.
Bad alignment of teeth: Malocclusion and disorders of the temporo-mandibular joint are common in patients with neuromuscular imbalance.
Gingival hyperplasia and xerostomia: It may arise as a result of the consumption of certain medications.

August 6, 2021February 7, 2020 by Dr Turchin

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October 6, 2020February 7, 2020 by Dr Turchin

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October 6, 2020February 7, 2020 by Dr Turchin

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March 18, 2020January 21, 2020 by Dr Turchin

There is no denying that dental health is important in all life stages. But what most people don’t realize is that oral care needs to start from an early age. After the first six months of a child’s birth, teeth start developing which makes it easier for the dentist to make necessary corrections before it gets a bit tricky. Dental needs of children are very different from adults. Not only a pediatric dentist has the right qualification and training to treat children, but they also have additional years of training which allows them to meet the specific needs of those children.

Helping children addressing their oral hygiene issues is not only a smart health-related decision, but it can also save money for the parents as well.

Benefits of Pediatric Care

Here are four key benefits of your child visiting a pediatric dentist:

Catch problems early

As mentioned earlier, pediatric care is essential because it allows catching problems at an early stage. You cannot let your child suffer through pain all those years and then get an oral surgery when it is absolutely necessary.

According to the recommendation of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), children should see a dentist when their teeth start developing.

Overcoming the fear of visiting a dentist

Most people, as they grow old, develop a fear of visiting a dentist, not because of bad experiences but based on public opinion. This is due to the fact that most people don’t visit a dentist at a young age.

Pediatric dentists have specific training that allows them to cater to the well-being of a child through understanding their psychology which eventually helps in overcoming the fear of going to a dentist at later life stages.

Prevention based approach

Pediatric dentists consider themselves as teacher other than being a dentist. They seek to educate the parents and their children into developing better eating habits. Children learn faster at an early age which makes teaching good habits easier.

Less invasive treatment

Even if you have the best oral habits, issues can still take place. Children have baby teeth, and therefore the treatment procedures are relatively less invasive. For example: treating cavities can be done without drilling and can easily take place by applying “Silver Diamine Fluoride” (SDF) on the decayed tooth.

Make sure you have a pediatric dentist near your residence so that nothing ever comes between your children and their smile.

August 6, 2021December 9, 2019 by Dr Turchin

Are normal dental implants also suitable for patients who are at increased risk of periodontitis?

Conventional titanium dental implants usually offer a safe treatment option with a 95 percent success rate. However, “normal” dental implants have some problem areas that make them unsuitable for periodontitis and high-risk patients.

What are the problem areas here?

In order to ensure a successful supply of dental implants, the dental implant must grow together with the jawbone. To this end, dental implants have been optimized with regard to their surface structure over the years. Today’s dental implants have a roughened surface. This not only promotes bone growth, but also the connection between the dental implants and the bone.

Since titanium dental implants are contaminated by small amounts of nickel and tin and there is direct contact between the metal surface and the bone cells, diffusion of metal ions cannot be ruled out. For example, there may be an allergic reaction to dental implants.

In order to make the provision of dental implants possible for periodontitis and risk patients, it is necessary that the metal surface of the dental implants is covered with a sufficiently thick titanium oxide layer.

Are there other problems that periodontitis and high-risk patients need to know about dental implant care?

Two other problems with normal dental implants can be mentioned. If you consider the connection piece between the implant part inserted in the bone and the build-up part, which serves as the basis for a tooth crown or prosthesis, there is a great risk that harmful bacteria will penetrate into the interior of the implant and cause inflammation, so-called peri-implantitis. If such an inflammation occurs, the loss of the dental implant is possible.

Dental implants specially designed for periodontitis and high-risk patients are equipped with a “Swiss pocket watch seal”. This prevents the micro movements between the dental implant and the abutment and thus the penetration of inflammatory bacteria.

What exactly is peri-implantitis?

Peri-implantitis is the, usually irreversible, inflammation of the tissue surrounding the implant. If peri-implantitis is not treated, bone is broken down and ultimately the tooth implant is lost. A lot of patients underestimate the large number of so-called “late implant losses”, which are often due to peri-implantitis.

Of course, there are other factors that can lead to implant loss, including:

Wrong prosthetic load
General diseases such as B. Diabetes

Lack of aftercare

With the help of special dental implants for periodontitis and high-risk patients, the risk of peri-implantitis can be significantly reduced.

March 18, 2020November 4, 2019 by Dr Turchin

Scaling your teeth is important to care to keep your teeth but also your gums healthy.

What is tartar?

Tartar is the result of hardening of plaque? This is actually a film of bacteria and saliva that is deposited on our teeth. Brushing your teeth regularly eliminates plaque. If you do not brush your teeth regularly, this plaque will appear on your teeth but will also go under the gums. Gingivitis settles then.

The benefits of descaling

If good brushing and the use of the dental jet can limit the appearance of tartar, you must still perform a regular descaling at the dentist.

Different methods to get rid of tartar

To perform a descaling, you have several techniques:

Ultrasound: this method is the most used; it is pain free and has few side effects.
Mechanical instruments ( periodontal curettes)
The sandblasting

Decalcification: For Whom and When?

Everyone is concerned with descaling, even the smallest ones (they can hurt their teeth badly).

Smokers or coffee and tea drinkers may also be subject to tartar.

People with heart disease and diabetes should also do regular decalcification.

The descaling must be done once a year, but it depends on the quality of the brushing. In all cases, it is recommended to follow the advice of a dentist.

How to Avoid the Appearance of Tartar?

To reduce the appearance of tartar, it is important to adopt a good brushing of the teeth. Dentists today recommend the main use of an electric toothbrush as it does everything by itself.

The new weapon is also the dental jet that will allow you to take care of your teeth.

descaling is a simple, painless and inexpensive operation that must become an annual habit. Tartar gains to be eliminated regularly by brushing, dental flushing and wheelchair descaling.

March 18, 2020October 25, 2019 by Dr Turchin

Creating a full and beautiful smile is easy with the help of porcelain veneers. Veneers are one of the most tried and trusted cosmetic options and has been for years. Veneers are easy to place, normally requiring little to no anesthetic. They are relatively long-lasting, with most porcelain veneers staying in place for about a decade. The veneer procedure involves matching your current restorations with your existing dentition for a bright, flawless appearance.

Can Porcelain Veneers Be Whitened?

You may already have veneers or are looking to get them placed but want to know if they can be whitened. Porcelain veneers cannot be whitened with whitening products or treatments. They remain the color they were when first created for you. In order to whiten your veneers, they will need to be fully replaced with veneers that are of a lighter shade. While some whitening treatments and products promise to whiten dental restorations, the vast majority of restorations will not change color during or after using the product. The beauty about veneers not changing color is that you can rest assured they won’t stain or discolor. You can always benefit from veneers that are the same color they were when they were first placed.

Best Options for Veneer Patients

If you’re unhappy with the color of your veneers, the best option is to have them replaced. Your doctor may recommend whitening your natural teeth prior to the veneer procedure so that your new whiter veneers match your brighter smile. You may need to whiten your natural teeth regularly to keep them bright, white and matching the veneers that have been placed. Because the veneer procedure is so easy and quick, it takes very little time to replace them. In fact, it’s recommended that you have your veneers replaced every 10 years, so if your veneers are over a decade old, you may want to consider having them replaced regardless of their color.

In order to be fully satisfied with your new veneers, it’s important to choose a color that works for your smile. Whitening your natural teeth can help in creating a flawless and natural look so that it’s less obvious that you’re wearing veneers. While veneers may not be able to be whitened, they can’t stain or discolor either. This ensures that you can always feel confident in wearing your veneers and showing off a bright, full and flawless smile.

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