Pediatric Dentistry (Pedodontics)
Space Maintainers?
Is early extraction of milk teeth a problem? / How should early extraction of milk teeth be treated?
Extraction of milk teeth before they fall out may result in the movement of neighboring teeth towards that space. As a result, the permanent tooth coming from below may not be able to emerge in its normal position and may have to emerge crookedly, or if the space is too narrow, it may not be able to erupt into the oral environment from the jawbone at all. In such cases, it is inevitable for the child to receive orthodontic treatment. If the situation is not detected early and treated, temporary/permanent disorders may occur in the jaw relationship during the child's growth and development process.
A mobile or fixed space maintainer should be planned in place of the prematurely extracted milk teeth according to the condition of the case and the child's cooperation. (If there is less than 6 months left for the permanent tooth to erupt, space maintainer treatment may not be necessary.)
What are fissure sealants and are they necessary?
Fissures are the indented and protruding structures on the chewing surfaces of the teeth, and these areas are natural areas for microorganisms to adhere and food residues to accumulate. With fissure sealants, these indented and protruding areas are smoothed out to create much more easily cleanable surfaces. In this way, tooth decay can be prevented or delayed.
For this procedure, the tooth tissue is either not touched at all or only a very small amount of abrasion is required.
What are stainless steel crowns and zirconia crowns?
If the crowns (the parts visible in the mouth) of the primary teeth suffer a lot of material loss due to decay, trauma or another reason, stainless steel crown and zirconia crown treatments are applied to separate and protect the relevant tooth from the external environment. (Images can be included) Thanks to this treatment, the primary molars can be protected in a way that they will function in the mouth until the permanent teeth come out underneath.
Pediatric Dentistry (Pedodontics)
When should children have their first dentist check-up?
For children, the dentist check-up and oral care should begin when the first primary tooth is seen in the mouth, which is approximately the 6th month after birth. Wiping the first milk teeth with a clean and damp cloth after each feeding will be sufficient for initial care. As the number of milk teeth in the mouth increases towards the age of 1.5-2, children should definitely be brought to regular clinical check-ups. Another advantage of check-ups starting at an early age is that it will prevent a possible fear of the dentist in the child before it starts.
Why is pediatric dentistry-pedodontics necessary?
In general, tooth extraction is a dental treatment method that requires a high level of cooperation between the patient and the doctor, so the extraction of milk teeth should be performed by an experienced pedodontist or oral, dental and jaw surgeon.
Milk Teeth Extractions?
Milk teeth in children differ from permanent teeth both anatomically and in terms of certain treatment protocols. In addition, children and young people in certain age groups respond to treatment with different communication models. Due to these reasons, it is very important to have a pedodontist in a clinic.
Why Are Milk Teeth Important?
Milk teeth play an important role in children's nutrition, speech and self-confidence until the permanent teeth appear underneath them. In addition, milk teeth also guide the permanent teeth that will replace them. An infection that may occur in the roots of milk teeth will also affect the permanent teeth coming from underneath.
What is mta-biodentin?
Mta and biodentin are the most compatible and successful materials with the living tissue of the tooth in current dentistry literature. In pediatric dentistry, it is frequently used in treatments that concern the living tissue of milk and young permanent teeth (such as amputation treatment, root tip closure treatment of permanent teeth, regeneration treatment) and high success rates are achieved.
Are fluoride gels harmful?
Fluoride is a mineral found in the structure of tooth enamel and can be added to the structure of enamel from the outside. Fluoride treatment applied in appropriate doses under the supervision of a specialist physician delays tooth decay and helps tooth enamel repair itself.
How often should fluoride gels be applied?
Fluoride gels should be applied regularly in 3, 4 or 6 months depending on the child's caries risk.
At what age can fluoride gels be applied?
Fluoride gels can be applied to all children who need them starting at the age of 3 and up to the age of 15.