Problems that occur when the necessary care is not provided in the mouth and teeth can damage other organs through respiration. Gum recession can cause tooth loss as well as heart disease, damage to the immune system, and it is possible to encounter infections such as osteoporosis.
Since a beautiful smile is one of the most important elements of self-confidence, healthy teeth always require care and care. As HealthBridge, for your dental treatment; We serve with a team that is expert in the field, experienced and has a high success rate. You can take advantage of the free examination opportunity by filling out the form on our contact page.
What is Invisalign?
Invisalign treatment has become one of the orthodontic treatment options in recent years and its popularity among orthodontic treatments is increasing day by day. Invisalign is the process of correcting crooked teeth with a series of specially prepared transparent plaques surrounding the teeth. Wires and brackets are not used in Invisalign treatment.
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UniqSmile Smile Design
Dentists today have many treatment options that did not exist before to restore anterior teeth. It is extremely important to make an accurate diagnosis when the patient comes with a request for aesthetic correction. Objective detection of aesthetic problems is essential for a successful outcome.
Some Problems Subject to Aesthetic Dentistry
– Coloring
– Broken or damaged teeth
– Crooked or twisted teeth
– Spaced teeth
– Some of the root surfaces become visible as a result of gingival recession
– Aged appearance as a result of wear
– White spot lesions
– Small lateral incisors
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How to Decide on Smile Design?
Smile design includes the operations performed by the dentist to provide the smile appearance that suits you. While determining the smile design; The facial features of the person, gender, age, smile symmetry, arrangement of teeth, colors, appearance of lips and appearance of gums are evaluated.
Teeth whitening and veneer can be among the first procedures that come to mind when it comes to Hollywood smile. In addition to these, small applications such as lip filling and botox can be made for a beautiful smile according to your tooth and lip structure. In this process, which is shaped according to your mouth structure, coating treatment, whitening process and implant application are performed in general terms.
The material used in the coating is transparent to light and is far from an artificial appearance. To provide a permeable structure, the coating is applied after the layer on the upper surface of the tooth is slightly abraded. This is a completely painless procedure and there will be a natural appearance after the procedure. It is the most ideal method for veneer, tooth tone difference, yellowness, rough surfaces and stains.
Gum structure is also one of the focal points of your smiles. When you smile, the gum should not be visible more than 2 mm. Gum structure and lip shape should be proportional and the mouth should cover half of the face when smiling. In addition to these applications, implant application can also be performed if needed. The implant, which is the process of placing a new tooth with a titanium material designed to replace the extracted tooth, is one of the important procedures that will complete your smile.
How is digital smile design applied?
Smile can be considered as a non-verbal parameter of communication. It is one of the most important expressions on the human face. In social life; Smiling is a valuable way of expressing ourselves. Sociological studies have revealed that smiling is directly proportional to self-confidence. At this point, we can say that people who smile often have more self-confidence and a beautiful smile increases social interactions positively.
We talked about traditional/traditional applications of smile design. In conventional smile design, we were showing the results that we could obtain as a result of the procedure to our patients who applied to us for smile design by taking oral measurements and making a model in the laboratory.
What are the advantages of smile design?
At this point, we can say that digital smile design is separated from the traditional approach with a sharp line. In digital design, visual data and photographs obtained from our patient are recorded and analyzed with digital software. On the raw data (analyzed photographs of the patient) we obtained as a result of the analysis, the tooth forms and tooth colors in the software are selected and shown to the patient. Although the exchange of ideas with the patient is faster than the classical method, the patient has the chance to see many alternative options together and to make a more accurate decision.
After the design profile is decided, it is started to be implemented. After the work to be done on the teeth is completed, the teeth in the mouth are scanned with a digital scanner instead of the classical method and the data is transferred to the computer. The data transferred to the computer is transmitted to the laboratory digitally. Based on these data, teeth are designed with automatic scrapers in the laboratory and can be applied to the patient after 3-4 days.
The most important advantages of digital design compared to the conventional system are that there is no measurement in digital design, only digital elements are used in the design, there is no proofing, therefore the number of appointments is low and the processing time is shortened.
How is the appearance of the gums determined in smile design?
Wanting to shape the gums is one of the important steps of aesthetic dentistry. If your gums attract more attention than your teeth and you have problems such as inflammation in your gums, these problems should be resolved before proceeding to the other stages of smile design.
Especially gingivectomy or gingivoplasty methods are used for gingival aesthetics.
How is change achieved with Dental Facelift treatment?
Tooth loss in the posterior region and abrasions on the tooth surface are the main causes of intraoral facial sagging. Replacing the lost tissues in this area can be provided by filling, coating or implant treatments, depending on the need. You can find detailed information about implant treatments in our Dental Implant article. Abrasions that occur in the front parts of the teeth cause the lip tissue to lose its support. The full appearance of the lips can be restored by replacing the lost tissue in this area. While the stretching effect of the Dental Facelift treatment is supported by the recovery of the lost supports in the short term, it is supported by the relaxation of the muscles and their return to their normal functions in the long term.
Oral Surgery
Jawbone powders (Bone Grafts): What is jawbone powder (bone graft)?: In case of bone deficiency, the substances applied to the area where bone formation is desired are called bone grafts. These bone grafts can be taken from the person’s own body (usually from the jawbone and hip bone), can be of animal origin (bovine origin grafts) or synthetically produced.
In which situations are jawbone powders used?
In general, jawbone powders; It can be used to fill the area after removal of formations such as cysts and tumors, in cases where there is not enough bone to place the implant, and in cases where lossless healing of the extraction site is desired after tooth extraction. After long-term edentulism and some tooth extraction in the maxillary molar area, the sinuses hang down and sufficient bone support for the implant is lost. The sinus floor can be lifted up and filled with bone powder to make the area suitable for the implant. In people who plan to have an implant in that area after tooth extraction, a bone graft is added to the empty slot after extraction in order to create bone for the implant and wait for a certain period of time. When the bone is sufficient for the implant, the implant is placed in place of the extracted tooth.
What are the types of jawbone powder?
• Autograft: It is the process of transferring a graft taken from any part of the person’s body to a different part of the body. In dentistry, it is usually taken from the jaw and hip bone for bone formation in the jawbone. Bone grafts taken from the jaw are taken from the anterior or posterior region of the jaw, which is particularly robust.
• Allograft: It is the grafts taken from genetically different individuals of the same species. Its other name is homograft. Bones from cadavers are easy to obtain as they are stored in tissue banks. While these grafts are being taken, they are passed through various special processes to prevent the transmission of diseases.
Allografts can be obtained as mineralized, demineralized, flake, powder or whole bone.
• Xenograft: It is the process of transferring a graft taken from a different type to a different type.
• Synthetic bone grafts: Bone grafts can be of animal origin or from the person’s own body, or they can be manufactured artificially. These grafts are produced from hydroxyapatite or tricalcium phosphate materials.
Sinus Removal
Does sinus augmentation cause prolongation of the implant treatment process?
In most cases, sinus floor elevation can be performed at the same time as implant treatment. The most important criterion in deciding to apply these procedures together is the presence of bone tissue in the region that will ensure the stability of the implant. In areas with advanced bone loss, it may not be possible to ensure the immobility of the implant. In this case, since an ideal implant treatment cannot be performed, it is expected that the sinus lifting process will fuse with the bone tissue in the region. After an average of 6 months, the bone tissue in the area becomes suitable for the ideal stability of the implant. After this process is completed, implant treatment can be started. You can find detailed information about implant treatments in our Dental Implant article on our website.
What awaits you in the sinus lift treatment process?
After the sinus lift procedure, no food should be consumed for 2 hours. Eating food with the teeth in the untreated area for 24 hours after the treatment is beneficial in protecting the wound area. In addition, taking care not to create high pressure while cleaning the nose is beneficial in ensuring the effectiveness of the treatment. Due to the bone placement in the area, some pain and edema may develop in response to this new situation. This situation; Regular use of the medicines given by the dentist can be minimized by applying cold compresses to the area for the first 24 hours and ensuring the hygiene of the area. In this way, side effects; It loses its effect in a short time without causing loss of comfort.
After the treatment, an ideal bone tissue is formed in the treated area, usually within 6-12 months. In this process, bone grafting; Thanks to the substances it contains, it supports bone formation and growth, and provides the desired increase in bone volume and density.
