Implant represents a titanium "screw" that is placed in the jawbone and replaces the lost tooth root. After a period of osseointegration or "acceptance" of the body, the implant is placed on the superstructure on which in the final stage comes the tooth. The lack of one or more teeth may have major consequences on the complete line of teeth and jawbone. At the site of the extracted tooth, jawbone...
Dental tourism is a branch of medical tourism. Many people around the world come to Serbia to rehabilitate their dental problems. It is a combination of beautiful and useful - free vacation in the service of oral health! Our dental practice for years has patients from all around the world. Initially these were our people who live or work abroad and now is as much foreigners who find us on the...
Facets or veneers, represent dental restorations of exceptional value. The tooth can be extended, expand, transform, or it may change color with minimal preparation, or even without tooth preparation. The procedure is usually painless! Veneers can be constructed from various types of ceramic, composite, or may be a composite-ceramic. Some veneers can be completed in...
Tooth whitening is a chemical process that can whiten teeth for several shades. Whitening is actually a chemical reaction of outer surface oxidation of the tooth with products based on hydrogen and carbamide peroxide. There are two ways to whiten teeth - dental office and home whitening. Whitening in a dental office can achieve faster results. Teeth can be whitened with laser or whitening...
The most common dental restorations that solve the problem of tooth loss is crown or sleeve. This solves the problem of lack of one or more teeth. Also, crowns can solve the problem of discolored teeth, misplacement or lack of teeth as a result of caries or trauma. They can be made on natural teeth, abraded teeth or implants. They are divided into two basic groups: metal ceramic and metal-free...
Composite fillings, aesthetic and functional compensation which repair the front and side teeth. More commonly known as "white fillings". There is no longer a dilemma about whether white fillings are good for the back teeth or not. Dentistry has advanced so much that composite fillings have mechanical, physical and aesthetic properties very similar to natural teeth. Commonly used for tooth restoration...
Each tooth consists of several layers. The outer part of the visible part of the tooth is called the enamel and the invisible part of what is in the jaw bone is called cement. The enamel represents the strongest part of the tooth and the first layer of protection. Below this layer is the dentin, it stretches along the entire tooth, not just the visible part. It is much softer and it consists of...
Orthodontics is a science and art, which creates a new beauty smile through the process of correcting teeth. The process of correction can be made via mobile or fixed braces. Fixed braces - the last ten years are very popular, which enabled both children and adults, to correct their teeth. Fixed braces for teeth give much better results than mobile braces, because they are not removed and are...
Gum recession is shifting of gums edge (gingiva) to the root of the tooth. Gum recession can affect all or almost all of teeth (generalized gum recession), and can even affect only on certain teeth. Gum recession from the teeth can be different sizes and shapes. The initial stage of periodontal disease is an inflammation of gums (gums bleed, they are red and enlarged), After this stage comes to...
Expressed gums during laugh (gummy smile) are relatively common with patients. Such persons avoid laughing or feel uncomfortable, while doing it. In any case they consider it as aesthetic disadvantage. This deficiency or problem today is solved very easily. In these cases, the large teeth are usually shown as small. Often there are diastema (spaces between the teeth). In such cases it is necessary to...