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Krvavitev dlesni: vzroki in zdravljenje

Bolezni parodontalnega tkiva so druga najpogostejša zobna patologija, takoj za zobno gnilobo. Skoraj vsakdo ve, da je krvavitev dlesni pri ščetkanju zob lahko prvi korak k njihovi izgubi. Ni presenetljivo, da je eno od pogostih vprašanj pacientov, kako zdraviti krvaveče dlesni.

The appearance of blood may be a consequence of excessive activity during hygienic procedures or evidence of the development of a serious pathology that requires treatment. Sometimes the cause is both dental problems and systemic - endocrine disorders, avitaminosis, pregnancy, etc. To understand why the gums bleed, prescribe a comprehensive treatment, only a doctor can.

Vzroki za krvaveče dlesni

More often, bleeding gums are not a demonstration of seasonal vitamin deficiency, but a sign of periodontal pathology. The cause of the disease can be affected by decayed teeth, sharp edges of restorations, dentures, traumatizing the mucosa, overload of individual d…

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Rdeče lise na jeziku (glositis): vzroki in zdravljenje

It is not always a toothache that brings us to the dentist. Quite often it is not the teeth that cause problems, but unpleasant sensations in the mouth, red spots on the tongue, burning sensation. These signs are characteristic of a variety of diseases, often systemic, but can serve as symptoms of glossitis - inflammation of the tongue.

Vrste glositisa

Vse vnetne procese delimo na kronične in akutne, samostojne in sekundarne, ki spremljajo druge bolezni. V vsakem primeru težave z jezikom opozarjajo na prisotnost bolezni, zato se je bolje takoj posvetovati z zdravnikom. Včasih glositis poteka brez izrazitih manifestacij, vendar bo zdravnik med preventivnim pregledom zagotovo opazil spremembe na jeziku.

Neodvisne bolezni (ko je prizadet samo jezik) vključujejo več vrst vnetij.

Akutni kataralni glositis

Most often develops as a result of mechanical damage by sharp edges of …

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Distalni ugriz: vzroki in metode zdravljenja

Malokluzija je nepravilna medsebojna postavitev spodnje in zgornje čeljusti. Distalni predokus je dokaj pogosta vrsta te nepravilnosti.

Kaj je distalni ugriz

Če se spodnja čeljust ne razvije pravilno, lahko zgornja čeljust prevlada nad njo. Če zgornja čeljust močno štrli naprej, spodnja čeljust pa je premalo razvita, lahko govorimo o distalnem (prognatičnem) ugrizu.

Simptomi

Z zobno okluzijo so značilne naslednje značilnosti obraza:

velika lica in ličnice, obraz se zdi izbočen; krila nosnic so obrnjena navzgor; zaradi majhne spodnje čeljusti se profil imenuje "ptičji"; ker je spodnja ustnica pod sprednjimi zobmi, so usta pogosto napol odprta; zgornja ustnica je bolj gosta; brada ima izrazito gubo.

Bolnik govori šepetaje ali z usti, hujša kot je, večja je stopnja distalnega zobovja. Značilne so posturalne nepravilnosti....

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Denture chafing – what to do?

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Removable denture solves many problems: functional (chewing, diction), aesthetic (smile), psychological (no fear of communication). But it also has disadvantages. Unpleasant sensations caused by the fact that the gums are rubbed by the prosthesis.

Do not immediately blame the prosthodontist, over time the relief of the oral cavity changes. Due to the absence of teeth, bone atrophy increases, the gum sags, fixation is disturbed, eventually requiring correction or a new product.

Reasons for chafing of removable dentures

Even a perfectly made removable denture takes some getting used to. A foreign object in the mouth causes psychological problems and can also scratch and irritate the gum. That's why adjustments take several visits and adjustment takes several weeks. But sometimes correction doesn't work.

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Fistula na dlesni - kako zdraviti in prepoznati vzroke

Gingivalna fistula je patološko stanje, ki nastane zaradi gnojnega vnetja v bližini korenine zoba s perforacijo tkiva dlesni. To je kanal v debelini dlesni, skozi katerega iz žarišča vnetja izhaja gnoj.

Bolezen diagnosticirajo in zdravijo zobozdravniki: terapevt, kirurg, včasih kirurg s specializacijo za maksilofacialno področje.

Kaj je fistula, kako je videti, simptomi

Navzven je fistula izbočena tvorba, na kateri je opazna bela pega. To pomeni, da patološki proces spremlja nastajanje gnoja v velikih količinah.

Fistula je dveh vrst:

Zunanji, ko gingivalna fistula pride na površje; notranji, ko proces ostane skrit v dlesni, ker kanal fistule ne doseže njene površine. Vnetni proces je mogoče odkriti le z radiološko preiskavo.

Simptomi zobne fistule so...

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Gingival recession: causes and treatment methods

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Gingival recession is a process of gum tissue loss in which the root neck of the tooth is exposed. Visually it looks like this: due to the exposure of the root part, the teeth seem longer, and a small groove is formed on the edge of the gum. The sensitivity of teeth to acid, sweet, salty and temperature changes increases. Gingival recession can be observed in the area of one tooth or several. However, to establish an accurate diagnosis, it is necessary to consult a dentist.

Razvrstitev

Depending on the preservation of gum tissue, there are 4 stages of gum recession:

In the first stage, only the attached part of the gum tissue is reduced. The reduction in tissue volume is insignificant. The area of attached gingiva is destroyed, but bone and gingival tissue are preserved, and tooth sensitivity increases. At the third stage, the outer surface o…

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Dental onlays: types and methods of restoration

Dental onlays are orthopedic mini-prosthetics used for the purpose of restoring the aesthetics of the dentition. Restoration of teeth is usually performed:

for medical reasons (treatment, prevention of dental disease, reconstruction of lost teeth); to restore the aesthetics of the smile.

To meet these needs, there are many ways in which dental restorations with onlays are performed. In this article, we will look at the most popular ones.

Veneers

Veneers are ceramic plates used to restore the front row of teeth. They are placed on both upper teeth and lower teeth.

Veneers can correct a variety of defects:

crooked teeth; enlarged gaps between teeth; chips and cracks; pigmentation or darkening of enamel.

To fix veneers it is necessary to grind a thin layer of enamel and fix them with a special cement, which will securely hold the construction on the teeth. The service life of veneers is up to 15 year…

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Numbness after implantation

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Numbness after dental implantation, swelling, pain, bleeding gums - perfectly normal phenomena of surgical interventions as long as they do not last longer than the prescribed period. The presence of such symptoms for more than 7-10 days should be alarming, and become a reason to visit a doctor.

And if numbness does not go away after implantation on the upper jaw or lower jaw after 5 hours - it is better to call the doctor who performed the surgery.

Why numbness can occur in different parts

In order that the patient does not feel pain during implantation (as with tooth extraction or any other operation), local anesthesia is made. An injection with a special agent that numbs the tissue in the area of future surgical intervention. Usually paresthesia lasts 3-5 hours, if sensitivity begins to return, the anesthesiologist may decide to add some mor…

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Nutrition after dental implants

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The implant is installed, all the excitement behind, the patient begins to be overcome by the question: what to eat after dental implantation and when? The last meal was before the operation, then the time for the procedure, comes out for 4 hours at least a person without food. Hunger makes itself felt. But! In this situation, it is important to strictly follow the doctor's recommendations.

Is it possible to eat immediately after dental implantation

Immediately after surgery, you can not eat. The rule is due to several reasons:

Food can get into the wound (fraught with complications of the postoperative period); With anesthesia still in effect, it is easy to bite the cheeks, lips, tongue. Numb tissue will not signal whether the food is hot or cold. It is impossible to assess the correct temperature of the food: you can burn yourself, get injure…

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Vitamins for teeth and gums

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A beautiful smile is one of the main components of an attractive appearance and non-verbal language of communication. To be able to attract people with an attractive smile, you need to have beautiful and healthy teeth. They can be kept that way by a balance of nutrients in the body. What vitamins for teeth and gums should be consumed and where to get them, we will consider in detail in this article.

Vitamins are organic compounds involved in the vital functions of the body. They are indispensable for maintaining health and the proper functioning of life-supporting processes in general. Vitamins come from the environment, or are synthesized in the body independently.

Vitamin deficiency

Lack of vitamins in the body leads to dysfunction of various organs and processes. This greatly affects the quality of life and appearance of a person. As for …

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