Care in Implant Prostheses

Implant prostheses are fixed or removable prostheses that are placed on the implant and supported by the implant. The care to be applied varies according to the type of prosthesis performed. Maintenance in prostheses is at least as important as the construction phase of the implant and prosthesis. After the whole process is over, we […]

Bad Breath

What are the causes? – Bacteria and sulfurous bacteria residues in the mouth are the main sources of bad breath. – If the tooth and gum surface is not cleaned, food residues cause severe bad breath. – Bad breath may be formed due to cavities in the teeth and food residue accumulated in retention areas […]

Tooth Extraction

Why are the teeth extracted? Today, thanks to the scientific and technological advancements in dentistry science, it is primarily intended to treat teeth and keep it in the mouth, but in some cases it is applied for tooth extraction due to patient health protection or treatment planning. We can summarize it as follows: ・ Teeth […]

Oral Care

Brushing Teeth should be brushed with toothpaste containing fluorine to ensure oral hygiene. The ideal brush should be used to clean every area in the mouth. The brush must be soft or moderate stiffness, with straight handles, short heads, hair ends rounded, and changes from patient to patient. Brushes must be changed every three months. […]

Dry Mouth

What is dry mouth? (Xerostomia) Dry mouth means there is not enough saliva to keep the mouth moist. Dry mouth can often occur during periods of irritation and stress. This problem may cause more serious problems as well as disturbance of the person or indicate the existence of a serious disease. The saliva keeps the […]

Teeth Grinding and Clenching

Tooth Clenching (Bruxism) Tooth grinding is usually caused by the activation of tooth squeezing during sleep and by the strong rubbing of the lower and upper teeth. It is often formed during the day, but it can also occur during the day. The mild ones do not cause major damages, but excessive and frequent tooth […]

Oral and Dental Health during Pregnancy

Effective care is always necessary to have healthy smiles throughout life. Furthermore, regular dentist check-ups minimize problems in the mouth. However, in certain parts of women’s lives, special care and attention must be paid to pregnancy, baby breastfeeding, menstruation and menopause. Is it true that “one lose a tooth in every birth”? It is wrong […]

Prosthesis Care

Cleaning of removable prostheses is done with a number of cleaning agents. Prostheses are cleaned by using a tablet inserted into the water. If no prosthesis cleaning agent is available, the prosthesis can be cleaned with a toothbrush or a prosthesis brush. In addition, moving prostheses can be removed from the mouth and the prosthesis […]

Wisdom Teeth

Wisdom Teeth Wisdom teeth are the third molar teeth coming out latest. They are usually seen in the mouth between the ages of 17 and 25. Wisdom teeth can be kept in the mouth depending on whether they damage their area and neighboring tissues. Due to the stenosis in the back of the tooth, they […]

Zirconium Teeth

Zirconium porcelain In the 2000s, with the advancements in aesthetic dentistry, “zirconium”, which is highly durable and dental colored, started to be used in dentistry. Unlike conventional metal bridges, zirconium systems use a white alloy instead of metal as an infrastructure. This state-of-the-art infrastructure is the only material that can offer aesthetics and durability together. […]