Dental Care and
Restoration Options
Our clinic has grown into a world-class facility for the treatment of tooth loss, cosmetic dentistry, and advanced restorative dental care.
1. Fillings and Bridges
Amalgam is an alloy of mercury with metal and is commonly known as a “silver filling.” It has been used as a restorative material in dentistry for approximately 150–200 years. Today, due to its color, it is a filling material successfully used for restoring teeth in areas where aesthetics are not a primary concern.
Composite is a restorative material commonly known as a “white filling” or “bonded filling.” It is used to repair defects in teeth caused by caries, fractures, and wear. It is primarily used in the restoration of front teeth, where aesthetics are especially important due to the wide range of available color options.
When Do You Need a Filling?
Your tooth or molar may need a filling if you have a cavity (tooth decay) or if your molar breaks. Sometimes an existing filling needs to be replaced, for example, if it has a crack. A filling helps you chew properly again and prevents further (pain) issues.
If your gums have receded slightly, your tooth roots may become exposed, which can cause sensitivity to cold or hot drinks. In such cases, your dentist can cover the exposed root with a filling.
Treatment
If necessary, the dentist will first numb you. Then, they will drill away the tooth decay or old filling. Once the tooth is completely clean and dry, it is etched to roughen the surface, allowing better adhesion.
Next, a special bonding layer is applied, followed by building up the filling in layers. Between each layer, the filling material is hardened using a blue curing light. Finally, the filling is finished and shaped with a drill.
Pain Complaints / Emergency Service
The root canal treatment is performed under local anesthesia if your tooth tissue is still (partially) ‘alive.’ Sometimes anesthesia is not necessary if the tooth tissue has already died. Often, your dentist will take one or more X-rays to monitor the progress of the treatment.
Your dentist will first open your tooth or molar and remove the infected tissue. Then, they clean the canal with small files and rinse it with a disinfecting solution. Afterward, the canals are filled.
Following the root canal treatment, your dentist seals your tooth or molar with a filling. If the tooth is weakened, a crown may be necessary. A tooth or molar treated in this way can last for a long time.
2. Extraction
If a tooth or molar is severely damaged or decayed, extraction may be the only solution. The removal of a tooth or molar is also called an extraction. The dentist can perform the procedure themselves or, if necessary, refer you to an oral surgeon.
When is a tooth or molar extracted?
A tooth or molar is extracted when it is so severely damaged or infected that restorative treatments like root canal therapy are no longer possible. This can occur due to deep cavities, serious fractures, or insufficient bone support around the tooth. Sometimes a tooth needs to be extracted if it causes pain, infection, or problems due to abnormal positioning in the mouth.
Treatment
Before the treatment, an X-ray is taken. The dentist can then see the position of the roots and assess if there is a risk that the tooth might break, for example. The dentist will also determine whether they can perform the treatment themselves or if you need to be referred to an oral surgeon. Of course, before extracting the tooth or molar, you will be properly anesthetized. The dentist will first loosen the tooth slightly and then pull it out. Sometimes the dentist splits the tooth and removes it in parts. It may be necessary for the dentist to stitch the wound.
3. Crowns & Bridges
Crowns and bridges are intended as durable replacements for teeth and molars. They aim to closely restore the original shape and function. Treatment for a crown or bridge is more complex than for a regular filling. Therefore, you will need to visit your dentist several times during the treatment process.
When Might a Crown Be Needed?
- There is insufficient support for a filling. A large part of the tooth or molar may have been lost due to decay.
- To improve appearance. Usually this concerns discolored and/or badly shaped teeth or molars located at the front of the mouth
What is a Bridge?
A bridge is made to replace one or more missing teeth and/or molars. A bridge is anchored to two or more abutments. These are teeth or molars on either side of the gap where the missing tooth or molar is located, which have been prepared (filed down). A bridge consists of two or more crowns that fit onto the abutments and a pontic (also called a “dummy”) in between. This pontic consists of one or more artificial teeth and/or molars that fill the space of the missing tooth or molar.
When might a bridge be needed?
- To improve chewing ability.
- To enhance appearance. uiterlijk.
- To prevent teeth and molars from shifting or overgrowing.
4. Root Canal Treatment
When teeth or molars are missing, the teeth or molars in the opposite jaw may grow towards the open space. Also, the teeth or molars on either side of the open space may move toward each other, causing misalignment.
During a root canal treatment, the dentist removes the infected dental tissue. Infected dental tissue does not heal; it is an irreversible process. Therefore, your dentist removes the infected tissue. Root canal treatment is also called canal or nerve treatment.
Tijdens een wortelkanaalbehandeling verwijdert de tandarts het ontstoken tandweefsel. Ontstoken tandweefsel geneest niet meer. Het is een onomkeerbaar proces. Daarom haalt uw tandarts het ontstoken weefsel weg. Een wortelkanaalbehandeling wordt ook wel kanaal- of zenuwbehandeling genoemd.
The root canal treatment is performed under local anesthesia if your dental tissue is still (partially) ‘alive.’ Sometimes anesthesia is not necessary if the dental tissue is already dead. Often, your dentist takes one or more X-rays to have good control over the progress of the treatment. First, your dentist opens your tooth or molar and removes the infected tissue. Then, the canal is cleaned with small files and rinsed with a disinfecting solution. Afterwards, the canals are filled. After the root canal treatment, your dentist seals your tooth or molar again with a filling. If the tooth is weakened, a crown may be necessary. A tooth or molar treated this way can last for a long time.
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