April 8, 2019

Loose braces

The removable braces / loose braces / loose braces can be used effectively for the treatment of crooked teeth, provided the patient is working very well. It is particularly useful for children during growth, i.e. before all permanent teeth break. But even after growth has ended, some misaligned teeth can still be corrected using removable braces (ideal start of treatment).

Loose braces – manufacture

In order to be able to produce removable braces, an impression of the teeth must first be made. To do this, the patient bites into a soft chewing gum mass (alginate) that hardens in the mouth. The tooth impression is then cast in plaster in the laboratory. The working model emerges. The working model is not identical to the diagnostic model that is measured for planning. The removable braces are individually manufactured on the working model in the dental laboratory.

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April 6, 2019

Periodontitis: what to do about bone loss, loose teeth and tooth loss?

Periodontitis (colloquially also periodontitis) is undoubtedly a treacherous illness, because it progresses unnoticed for the patient and usually without pain. Periodontitis not only leads to gum decline, but also to bone loss. If she is not treated in time, teeth will loosen and, in the worst case, fail. You can find out what you can do in this case below.

Common disease periodontitis

periodontitis

is now considered a widespread disease. Bacterial inflammation of the tooth structure is particularly affecting patients over the age of 40. Most often, the starting point of periodontitis is inflammation of the gums (gingivitis). In many cases it is harmless. But if it does not heal, the inflammation spreads to the tooth holder. Bacteria nest in the gum pockets and get into deeper structures. As a result, periodontitis develops, which is popularly referred to as periodontitis.