Complete Oral Dentures
Why do people wear dentures? What are the types of dentures? What are complete oral dentures? Dentures are removable false teeth made of acrylic (plastic), nylon or metal. They fit snugly over the gums to replace missing teeth and eliminate potential problems caused by gaps. Complete oral dentures are used in case of edentulism or […]
Tooth Sensitivity (Dentin Hypersensitivity)
Sensitive teeth, aka dentin hypersensitivity, are typically the result of worn tooth enamel or exposed tooth roots. Sometimes, however, tooth discomfort is caused by other factors, such as a cavity, a cracked or chipped tooth, a worn filling, or gum disease. There are 3 layers in a tooth. They are called, from outer to inner, […]
Complete Dental Implant Treatment
People may experience tooth loss for various reasons. As a result of the increase in these tooth losses, edentulism occurs. The procedure to eliminate edentulism is called complete dental implant treatment (dental implant surgery). During procedure, 8 dental implants are inserted into upper jaw and 6 into lower jaw. Figures may be lower depending on […]
Dental Bridges
What are dental bridges? How is a dental bridge procedure carried ot? A dental bridge permanently replaces missing teeth with false teeth. The bridge is attached to the teeth on either side of the gap. Bridges are usually made of porcelain or metal, a mixture of the 2, or zirconia. They are fixed in place […]
Laminated Veneer (Dental Laminate)
What is laminated veneer (dental laminate)? Why is laminated veneer is used? Lets find out. Laminated veneer (dental laminate) is a material applied to eliminate aesthetic defects caused by dental deformations and fractures. It is used to have an aesthetic smile. Laminated veneers, designed after dental impressions are taken, are bonded to frontal surfaces of […]
Porcelain Veneers
Porcelain Veneers Porcelain Veneers Dental veneers are wafer-thin, tooth-coloured layers that are placed on the teeth to cover the front of the teeth or completely around the teeth. They are are mostly produced with porcelain or composite materials and are permanent after application. Dental veneers are applied to discoloured, damaged or abnormally sized teeth. These […]
Hollywood Smile: Smile Like Stars
Hollywood Smile: Smile Like Stars – Antalya Smile Designs You may smile like celebrities thanks to cosmetic dentistry applications. The process of covering one’s own teeth with porcelain veneer in order to have a more aesthetic and beautiful appearance is called Hollywood smile. It is considered an application offered as part of dental aesthetics. Hollywood […]
What is Fixed Denture?
What is Fixed Denture? What are implant-supported fixed dentures? What is a fixed denture? Is it a permanent dental application? People wonder what a fixed denture is. Fixed dentures cannot be removed by the patient and are similar to your natural teeth. To achieve the same function as natural teeth, your dentist will need to […]
Space Maintainer Treatment
Space maintainer treatment is used to prevent adjacent teeth from shifting. A space maintainer is a device used to hold the spot left by a baby tooth that was lost due to decay or injury. They are used for space maintenance in the primary and mixed dentition. Shifting may occur for teeth adjacent to cavity […]
Zirconia Crown Application Dental crowns are caps that cover a tooth or a dental implant. They are used for tooth restoration purposes. Dentists often recommend crowns as a way to support broken, weak, or misshapen teeth. The dental crown made around the tooth with zirconia material is called zirconia crown application. Thanks to zirconia crowns, […]