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What are dental implants
Dental implants are metal screws that are surgically fixed in the jawbone under the gums in the upper or lower jaw. They act as artificial tooth roots, and these can then be attached dental crowns. Dental implants can be done on individual teeth or larger crowns and bridges. Dental implants are made of titanium metal as the body’s own tissue to accept. Dental implants can be used to replace one or more missing teeth.

In order for an implant treatment success requires that the patient has a good general condition and a good oral hygiene. It is also essential that you have enough jawbone to secure the implants. If not enough bone volume to install an implant, there are various possibilities to build up the jawbone and prepare for a successful treatment. Read the rest of this entry »

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Teeth Bleaching

Different bleaching systems:

There are three bleaching techniques:

* Bleaching vital teeth with photoactivation
* Bleaching vital teeth with gel
* Individual bleaching nonvital teeth

Bleaching of vital teeth with photoactivation:

This treatment is done entirely in the dental office. It consists of applying a layer on the teeth whitening gel at high concentrations. The gums and lips should be carefully protected to avoid contact with the product. Once applied the gel, the oxidative effect of this is enhanced by an LED light or a laser particularly suitable for dental use. The treatment lasts about 30 minutes and bleaching can be achieved between 5 and 10 points in the color scale. According to the desired degree of whitening can make an additional meeting 15 days later. This treatment does not cause discomfort or pain, although in some cases there may be some sensitivity to cold and heat that quickly disappear.

Bleaching of vital teeth with gel:

In this case, the treatment takes place at home in the following manner: the consultation are taken into molds of your mouth to make a tray that fit exactly to the shape of your teeth. At home you place on the front of the tray a bit of gel in each tooth space and then adjust the tray in the mouth for the product to act for a specified time, as directed by your dentist. After the gel should be removed carefully to avoid being swallowed or in contact with mucous membranes. We must do the same procedure as many times as necessary to achieve the desired degree of whitening. The consultation will provide a kit with syringes of whitening gel and trays. The syringes may be stored in the refrigerator and used at will until their expiration date.

Nonvital tooth whitening:

Nonvital teeth are those who have suffered a trauma that has affected the dental nerve and those who have been subjected to a root canal in these teeth needs to be done by introducing internal bleaching in the alveolar nerve canal whitening product. It should let the product act for 30 minutes and then off and close the duct. It could require several applications, but sometimes the right color is achieved in one session. This procedure is performed exclusively in the dental office.

How effective are whitening products sold in shops and pharmacies?

The products are sold directly to the public containing a lower concentration of active ingredients to avoid problems in the application that could harm health. Such treatments exist that may be sufficient to treat mild staining to help in case of teeth that are not heavily obscured. However, it is very important to avoid using products that can be abrasive, because at first glance whiten teeth but more serious problems appear in the medium term. So even if they are a slight stain see your dentist and be advised about the products on the market, it can recommend the most appropriate in your case and thus avoid surprises.

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