Biblioteca de salud dental

Dientes que erupcionan a lo largo de un camino anormal

Usually, a permanent tooth pushes out the primary tooth as it grows. But if it takes an abnormal path, the primary tooth might not loosen. In such cases, a dentist might remove the primary tooth, allowing the permanent one to align better.

Resorción ósea

Abscesos dentales

An abscess is an infection caused when certain types of bacteria get inside your tooth. Your body fights this by increasing blood flow to the tooth, causing pressure and intense pain. Abscesses can cause serious problems if left untreated.

Encías retraídas

Receded gums often occurs on teeth with thin tissue or bone, or if teeth are misaligned. Aggressive brushing, clenching, grinding, or inflammation can worsen it. Concerns include tooth sensitivity, higher cavity risk on exposed roots, and potential tooth loss due to continued recession and bone loss.

Opciones para dientes muy dañados.

Damaged or decayed teeth might need procedures like root canals, structural posts, or crowns. If damage is extensive, consider replacing the tooth. Options include dental implants, which resemble natural teeth and cannot decay, or bridges made from various materials. Always weigh costs and benefits.

Caries en fosas y fisuras

Eighty percent of tooth decay starts in the deep grooves of back teeth. Decay can quickly reach the nerve, causing pain and infections. To prevent decay, limit sugary, acidic, and starchy foods, minimize snacking, read nutrition labels, rinse after eating, and brush twice daily.

Prevenir la caries dental

The deep grooves on the back teeth are common spots for decay. Bacterial plaque accumulates along gums and between teeth, leading to decay and gum disease. Regular brushing, angling bristles beneath gums, and daily flossing are essential for oral health.

Reabsorción de la raíz del diente

Root resorption is when tooth roots dissolve. It can start inside or outside the root. Your dentist may spot resorption in routine x-rays. Treatment may include root canal therapy or oral surgery. If the tooth needs to be replaced, your dentist may suggest a dental implant or a bridge.

Problemas de salud oral-sistémica

Periodontal disease is not just about tooth loss; it can lead to serious health issues like heart disease, strokes, and diabetes. Bacteria from your mouth enters the bloodstream, potentially blocking vessels, cutting off vital oxygen, and increasing certain protein levels. Treat periodontal disease promptly. It could save your life.

Enfermedad periodontal

Periodontal disease starts where your teeth meet the gums. Poor oral hygiene can lead to gingivitis, where gums become red and swollen. If untreated, it becomes periodontitis, which can lead to bone loss, loose teeth, and the loss of teeth. Periodontal bacteria can also enter the bloodstream, increasing risks of strokes and heart issues.

Enfermedad periodontal y diabetes

If you have diabetes, you have a higher risk of periodontal disease because it is harder for your body to fight off mouth bacteria and infections. Good oral hygiene and regular dentist visits are crucial. Periodontal disease may also independently cause Type 2 diabetes.

Enfermedad periodontal y accidente cerebrovascular

When chronic inflammation, like in severe periodontal disease, is present, some blood vessels may narrow and restrict blood flow. If this happens in the brain, it can lead to a stroke. While it is not confirmed that periodontal disease directly causes strokes, there is an association.

Enfermedad periodontal y problemas cardíacos.

When chronic inflammation, like in severe periodontal disease, is present, some blood vessels may narrow and restrict blood flow. Restricted blood to the heart can lead to heart disease or even a heart attack. While it is not confirmed that periodontal disease directly causes heart issues, there is an association.

Enfermedad ceriodontal y proteína C reactiva.

Periodontal disease leads to chronic gum inflammation. Due to this inflammation, the liver and blood vessel lining cells produce C-Reactive Protein. If protein levels rise, there is an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, because C-Reactive Protein encourages blood clotting and causes swelling of blood vessel walls, reducing blood flow.

Apnea del sueño

Sleep apnea disrupts normal airflow during sleep, leading to pauses in breathing for 10 seconds or more. Severe cases can have over 30 interruptions per hour. This condition lowers blood oxygen levels, potentially harming vital organs like the heart and brain. Sleep apnea can cause many problems, including severe health issues.

Tratar la apnea obstructiva del sueño

Sleep apnea is best diagnosed through sleep studies, and treatment depends on the cause. Some treatments include weight loss, decreased use of alcohol and sedatives, CPAP devices, oral appliance therapy, or surgery.

Radiografías de ala de mordida

Radiografías periapicales

Periapical radiographs let dentists view an entire tooth, including its root. They are used to spot issues like infections. These X-rays help identify problems inside teeth and jawbones that might be missed with a regular check-up.

Serie de radiografías de boca completa

A complete series of dental x-ray images provides a full view of all your teeth and their supporting bone, usually requiring 12-20 images. While healthy individuals might get this every few years, bitewing x-ray images and individual periapical x-ray images might be taken more often.

Radiografías panorámicas

Panoramic X-ray images give a wide view of jawbones, tooth roots, and other oral structures. They can identify hidden tooth infections and help in planning dental implants or the removal of wisdom teeth. For kids and teens, they highlight missing teeth or spacing issues, aiding dentists and orthodontists in treatment planning.

Tomografías computarizadas de haz cónico

Periodontale ondersoeke

Your dentist will measure gum pockets to check for breakdown in the fibers attaching your gums to your teeth. They will check for bleeding, hardened mineral deposits, and might order tests to identify bacteria. The exam also assesses bone loss, loose teeth, and how teeth are positioned.

La importancia de los chequeos regulares

Visiting your dentist regularly is crucial. Even with good oral hygiene, hardened plaque can build up, leading to gum disease and other health issues. Your dentist performs many important oral health checks. Inform your dentist of health changes or new medications. Regular checkups, based on your dentist's advice, ensure optimal oral health.

Selladores dentales

Deep pits and fissures in teeth can trap food and plaque, leading to 80% of tooth decay. Cleaning these grooves can involve methods like fissurotomy or microabrasion, often followed by sealants or fillings. While sealants help, maintaining good oral hygiene and regular dentist visits is vital.

Guardas oclusales

Clenching and grinding your teeth can chip the enamel and cause significant damage. This can also make jaw muscles sore and harm the jaw joint. Occlusal guards, crafted by your dentist, can protect your teeth, jaw joint, and muscles. They minimize harmful biting pressures.

Mantenedores de espacio fijo

If a baby molar is lost early, a fixed space maintainer can be used to stop the permanent six-year molar from moving forward, ensuring the permanent bicuspid tooth has room to emerge.

Empastes para caries en fosas y fisuras.

Tooth decay often starts in the deep pits of back teeth and can spread quickly, causing pain and infections. If you notice decay, see a dentist promptly. They'll isolate the tooth, remove decayed areas, and place fillings. Various instruments, including lasers and microabrasion handpieces, may be used for decay removal.

Empastes para caries entre los dientes

When teeth no longer touch due to decay removal, a device is used to shape fillings to ensure teeth touch after the filling is placed. Less tooth is removed for tooth-colored fillings which bond to teeth. After desensitizing, the tooth is etched, filled, shaped, and cured. Fillings are then polished and bite adjusted.

Reconstrucciones de núcleos con alfileres

Acumulaciones de núcleos con publicaciones

Incrustaciones

An inlay is a dental restoration made of various materials, requiring less tooth removal than crowns or onlays. After decay is removed, an impression or scan of the tooth is taken. The inlay, crafted in a lab or via computerized methods, is then bonded to the tooth.

Incrustaciones dentales

For a damaged tooth, your dentist might recommend onlays to preserve the healthy areas of the tooth. Metal onlays, often containing gold, are durable and good for teeth that are not very visible. Tooth-colored options include ceramics and composite resin. Onlays are designed for a secure fit, covering varying amounts of tooth surfaces.

Coronas dentales

Carillas directas

Veneers can mask flaws in tooth enamel, including discolorations and irregularities. While direct veneers use tooth-colored resin applied directly, they are best for minor imperfections due to challenges in sculpting and potential staining. If you want whiter teeth, whiten your teeth before adding veneers since they veneers cannot be whitened later.

Carillas de porcelana

Veneers help cover tooth flaws, including stains and irregularities. Preparing for porcelain veneers requires removing some enamel for a non-bulky fit. When bonded, their edges are invisible, ensuring a natural look. Veneers can change a tooth shade or shape, providing lasting, impressive results when cared for.

Blanqueamiento dental con cubetas blanqueadoras

Teeth can be stained and yellow over time. If your teeth are straight and uniform, without fillings or other restorations, bleaching can often lighten them. Your dentist may recommend custom-made trays for bleaching gel which you wear for a prescribed time. Under your dentist's guidance, your teeth can achieve a desired shade.

Terapia de conducto

Bacteria can enter teeth through large cracks, a failing dental restoration, or excessive decay, causing pain and swelling. Root canal therapy is often needed to save the tooth. Your dentist will clean, shape, and disinfect the canals of the inner tooth where bacteria reside. The canals are then filled with a sealer.

Blanqueamiento interno

After trauma or disease, teeth can darken. More importantly, these teeth can become infected. Root canal therapy treats this, after which internal bleaching restores the tooth's natural shade. Front teeth often get this treatment, while molars might get crowns instead.

Extracción de la punta de la raíz del diente

If an infected tooth area is hard to reach due to blockages or structural posts, your dentist might suggest the removal of the tooth root tip. This procedure generally helps the infection heal within weeks.

Tratamiento de la enfermedad periodontal

Periodontal disease damages teeth and bone, starting with bacteria in gum pockets and can lead to tooth loss. Early stages, called "gingivitis", can be reversed. Advanced stages might might require root planing and antibiotics. In severe cases, surgery to remove deep gum pockets or stabilize mobile teeth might be needed.

Mantenimiento periodontal

Periodontal disease is a lifelong condition. Persons with periodontal disease typically need dental check-ups every 3 to 4 months. The dentist will remeasuring gum pockets, check for signs of inflammation, remove harmful bacteria, and possibly take X-ray images to check for bone disease progression. Regular dentist visits are crucial.

Raspado y alisado radicular

Scaling is a procedure that removes plaque and hardened mineral deposits from your teeth to prevent the onset of periodontal disease or to help manage it. Root planing treats existing periodontal disease. Periodontal disease has no cure; maintaining good oral hygiene and regular check-ups are crucial.

Injertos en bloque

Injertos de tejido

Teeth can experience tipping forces when biting, leading to receded gums. A tissue graft can help. It is placed over the affected area and, over time, integrates and reshapes the gums. Your dentist may later follow up with a minor bite adjustment procedure to align biting forces properly.

Remodelación de las encías

Asymmetry in gums can affect the appearance of your smile. To enhance it, gum re-contouring is done. First, a probe measures the tooth's edge against the bone. If suitable, the gums are reshaped using lasers or instruments. This simple procedure can significantly improve your smile.

Regeneración tisular guiada

Sometimes, an area of red and sore gums might indicate bone loss in a specific area due to prolonged inflammation. If this is the case, your dentist may recommend adding bone powder to the area.

Recuperar el ancho de la cresta para implantes dentales

When a tooth is lost bone starts filling the socket. However, bone soon dissolves, sometimes leaving insufficient bone for dental implants. Re-building the bony ridge before placing a dental implant ensures optimal results.

Alargamiento clínico de la corona

Alargamiento de la corona de tejido blando

Crown lengthening is used when a tooth is damaged below the gum, hindering repair and cleaning. If damage is above bone level, only soft tissue might be adjusted. The objective is to expose the damaged area for effective repair and ease of cleaning.

Tratamiento de la enfermedad periodontal

Periodontal disease can cause bone loss, leading to loose teeth and potential tooth loss, often in back teeth. Remaining teeth may shift due to increased chewing forces, causing bite issues and changes in your facial appearance. Splints, using wires or mesh, can stabilize and protect these teeth.

Injertos de alvéolo

To prevent bone loss after a tooth is removed, bone powder is added to the tooth socket, acting as a scaffold for new bone growth. Within months, your own bone fills the socket, preserving it for future dental replacements like dental implants or bridges.

Elevaciones de seno

The maxillary sinus is an air chamber in the upper jaw. When you lose upper teeth, bone loss can make dental implants unfeasible. Dentists have techniques to restore the lost bone.

Razones comunes para extraer dientes

Extracción de dientes sencilla

A simple extraction involves removing a tooth without dividing it or making surgical cuts. Using special tools, your dentist releases the tooth's fibers for easy removal. If you are planning for a dental implant or bridge, a bone graft might be suggested after the tooth is removed.

Extracción quirúrgica de dientes

Surgical extractions involve making an incision or dividing the tooth into sections for easier removal. If a tooth has a curved root, it might be harder to remove in one piece. Dividing it helps ensure safer, smoother removal, protecting the surrounding bone.

Extracción de dientes impactados

Impacted wisdom teeth can lead to tooth decay, gum disease, and serious infections. Delaying removal might harm adjacent teeth, causing cavities or infections. Removing wisdom teeth usually is not complex. The tooth is divided into sections and removed methodically. Soft tissue heals in weeks, and bone usually fills the socket within months.

Razones comunes para reemplazar los dientes

Opciones para el reemplazo temporal de dientes

Replacing a tooth takes time. Temporary solutions include a removable partial denture - easy but can affect underlying bone. If a damaged root is removed, your dentist can bond the crown of the tooth back, preserving your appearance without affecting healing. A clear vinyl tray with a temporary tooth is another option.

Razones comunes para reemplazar los dientes

Opciones para el reemplazo temporal de dientes

Replacing a tooth takes time. Temporary solutions include a removable partial denture - easy but can affect underlying bone. If a damaged root is removed, your dentist can bond the crown of the tooth back, preserving your appearance without affecting healing. A clear vinyl tray with a temporary tooth is another option.

Reemplazo de dientes con un aparato transparente

Your dentist can create a clear vinyl tray with a false tooth as a temporary solution for a missing tooth. This solution aids gum and bone healing and is removable for cleaning. It looks natural and can be used for months. Your dentist will usually recommend a permanent solution like a dental implant.

Opciones de materiales para puentes

Bridges can be crafted from various materials, including non-corrosive metals like gold alloys. For aesthetics, visible teeth might be covered with tooth-colored porcelain or resin. "Porcelain-fused-to-metal" bridges are common, but to achieve natural translucency, porcelain fused to white ceramometals is preferred.

Puentes de porcelana fundida sobre metal

Porcelain-fused-to-metal bridges combine the durability of metal with the aesthetics of porcelain. However, masking metal can make porcelain look less natural. More tooth reduction might combat this but risks inflammation. Using minimal, yellow-gold metal can enhance the appearance of the bridge.

Puentes de gran luz con rompedores de tensión

Bridges vary based on which teeth you are missing. Pier abutments support long-span bridges where teeth are missing on both sides. Keyways, or stress-breaking hinges, let bridge parts flex independently, preventing loosening and allowing segmented work, helping with cost planning.

Implantes dentales (proceso tradicional)

Implantes dentales (reemplazo dental inmediato)

Implantes y puentes dentales

If you are missing several teeth in one area, two dental implants can support a fixed bridge. Sometimes, a "hybrid" bridge can link an implant to a natural tooth, providing a blended solution.

Implantes dentales y dentaduras postizas removibles

If you have uncomfortable or loose dentures, just two dental implants can make a big difference. These implants can have special attachments to secure your denture, improving chewing and speaking. You might even get the implants and have your current denture adjusted in one visit, though a new denture might be suggested later.

Implantes dentales y dentaduras postizas fijas

If you are missing all your teeth in one or both jaws, dental implant-supported fixed dentures can offer a solution. This video describes the process. While it is generally recommended to use more than four implants for a full dental arch, this technique can be a good alternative in specific situations.

Osteointegración

After placing a dental implant in the jaw, initial bone around it may recede due to inflammation. But new bone forms over time. Typically, in 4-6 months, the implant becomes strong enough to handle significant forces.

Dentaduras postizas parciales removibles

Removable partial dentures are an affordable way to replace multiple missing teeth, often built on durable metal. These dentures have guide planes for a snug fit, metal rests to reduce tissue forces, and clasps for stability. Though they can last for years, they are often considered a temporary solution.

Dentaduras postizas completas

Higiene bucal para brackets

While cleaning around orthodontics can be tough, it is crucial to avoid decay and white spots during the treatment period. In addition to regular brushing, your dentist may also suggest floss threaders, interdental brushes, oral irrigation devices, electric toothbrushes, oral rinses, and topical fluoride.