What is pre-prosthetic surgery?

Pre-prosthetic surgery is a surgical procedure performed to reshape and condition the alveolar ridge before making a dental prosthesis or implant.

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Before performing a dental prosthesis, the dentist must evaluate the quality and quantity of the alveolar ridge, in order to ensure the retention and stability of the prosthesis.

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They are generally outpatient surgeries and performed under local anesthesia. We share with you a more extensive explanation about what a pre-prosthetic surgery means.

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How To Deal With Braces Discomfort - Animated video

When starting orthodontic treatment, the patient will experience various uncomfortable sensations that must be explained in advance by the orthodontist. In addition to warning about the care, hygiene and responsibilities assumed by the patient.

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Rubbing the bracket on the mucosa, canker sores, a wire poking, a wire comes out of a bracket or a bracket comes off, are some of the discomforts that the patient will refer to throughout the treatment.

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We share an interesting animated video from the Mar Orthodontics channel, which explains to the patient how to deal with the discomfort generated by braces, and what they can do to avoid them.

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Pulpectomy: Clinical Tips and Tricks in Paediatric Dentistry

In pediatric dentistry there are treatments that are performed when the dental pulp of the primary tooth is affected by caries or an accident, they are: pulpotomy (partial removal of the nerve), pulpectomy (total removal of the nerve), direct and indirect pulp lining.

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Pulpectomy is performed when there is an infectious process (fistula or abscess), chronic inflammation, or pulp necrosis. The objective of this treatment is to maintain the tooth to avoid problems of poor dental position of the permanent teeth.

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We share a webinar dictated by Dr Shah and published on The Kenya Association of Pediatric Dentists channel, which tells us about pulpectomies, its importance and tips for implementation.

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What to expect after periodontal surgery - Post-Operative Guide

Periodontal surgery is one of the phases of gum treatment, and is responsible for the surgical procedure of the gums that are affected by periodontitis.

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The main objective of periodontal surgery is to keep the supporting elements of the tooth healthy. Thanks to this procedure we can eliminate dental stones that could not be removed during the initial phases of periodontal treatment.

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We share a video from Dr. John Thousand IV, DDS, MSD, who explains what periodontal surgery is and the care that a patient should have after the surgical procedure.

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Do you need x ray for braces? Why?

When a person wants to start orthodontic treatment, they must go through a clinical and radiographic evaluation. Both are complemented by what are essential for the diagnosis.

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The radiographs that are usually used for orthodontic diagnosis are: panoramic and cephalometric radiographs. Each of them reveal characteristics of great importance to carry out the treatment plan.

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In the x-rays we can observe some alteration in the teeth or in the bone tissue. The orthodontist must know the patient's oral health status before starting treatment.

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THIRD MOLARS: To extract or not to extract?

Third molars, also known as wisdom teeth, erupt between 18 and 25 years of age. The eruption of this molar usually causes pain and discomfort in the patient that must be treated in time.

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Some of the consequences of not removing wisdom teeth are: accumulation of food, cavities, bad breath, pericoronitis.

Many dentists recommend removing wisdom teeth to prevent some kind of complication. We share an interesting video from the Way To Know channel that explains the reasons for extracting a third molar.

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Myths About Root Canal Treatment

A root canal treatment is a safe and effective dental procedure when the dental pulp is affected by infections or trauma. Most patients fear this procedure because of the myths that surround it.

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For the diagnosis, an X-ray is needed and an evaluation by the dentist, currently we have technology that helps us to carry out a better treatment faster and faster and with better results.
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We share a video from the Chikitsa Dental channel, which explains how a root canal is performed and solves the doubts and myths that patients present.

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Dental Treatment: Pediatric Vital Pulp Therapy - Webinar

The dental pulp can be affected by cavities or some trauma, in both situations it is necessary to perform a root canal treatment. The vital pulp therapy's main function is to maintain the primary tooth until exfoliation.

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Good biocompatible materials are currently available to help us preserve dental pulp.

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We share an interesting webinar called: Dental Treatment: Pediatric Vital Pulp Therapy, from the Catapult Education channel.

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A review of the pediatric dentistry guidelines and post -COVID- era clinical recommendations - Webinar

The presence of covid 19 in the world made dental care focus on emergency care. These restrictions have been decreasing over the weeks in all countries.

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In dentistry there are several procedures that generate aerosols, this situation puts the health of the dentist at risk.
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Many professionals consider less invasive treatments in order to reduce aerosols. We share a video by Dr. Manal AlHalabi who talks about the guidelines in pediatric dentistry in the Covid era.

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Teeth Whitening Sensitivity Dos and Don'ts

Teeth whitening is a highly sought after cosmetic treatment in dentistry due to its good results, but usually the patient ends the treatment with tooth sensitivity.

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The evaluation of the dentist is important before beginning teeth whitening. The evaluation will identify if there are cavities, fractures or receding gums that could increase post-treatment sensitivity.

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Sensitivity after teeth whitening is treatable and recommendations should be given by the dentist before starting treatment. We share the recommendations of the VIP Dental Lounge channel on what we should do after teeth whitening.

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Webinar - Minor Oral Surgery in Pediatric Dentistry

When performing a surgical procedure in a pediatric patient, some aspects should be assessed, such as the child's behavior. The evaluation of the patient is essential to collect important data before the intervention.

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Dental extraction is one of the routine procedures in dental practice, and in pediatric dentistry the value of a primary tooth must be taken into account, since without it correct chewing is put at risk, as well as the correct position of the permanent tooth. .

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We share with the dental community, a webinar by Dr. Fawaz Siddiqui, who tells us about minor procedures in pediatric dentistry and the care we must take.

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What is the difference between apexogenesis and apexification?

It is known as an immature tooth, that tooth that has an open apex and is discovered by an X-ray. When this happens, conventional endodontic procedures are of no value.

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The apex opening is usually very large in an immature tooth, and the canal walls are very thin, so appropriate treatment must be performed.

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In the presence of an open apex, apexogenesis (apicoformation) or apexification can be used. Both treatments have differences that will be resolved with the video that we show below.

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How is internal teeth whitening?

Sometimes a tooth darkens after a root canal, and this can be due to pulp necrosis, bleeding or remnants of the endodontic procedure. This affects aesthetics, which is why it is necessary to perform a veneer or teeth whitening.

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The procedure to perform internal teeth whitening is simple but different from whitening teeth without endodontics (vital teeth). On endodontic teeth, the whitening gel is placed inside the teeth.


The result of internal whitening is satisfactory if it is carried out by a suitable professional. We share a video from the Mental Dental channel that explains what the internal teeth whitening procedure is like.

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Are Tonsil Stones Causing Your Bad Breath?

Tonsil stones can be found in the crypts of the tonsils, and are made up of the remains of food, bacteria, and debris that get trapped in the crypts.

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Lack of oral hygiene is one of the causes of the presence of tonsil stones. They are whitish in color, not malignant, and usually small, but there are also large stones that can cause pain when passing food.

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We share a video from The Doctors channel, which talks about tonsil stones and answers the question if they are responsible for bad breath.

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Do I Need a Root Canal? Possible Signs and Symptoms

A root canal treatment is a dental procedure that is performed when the dental pulp is affected by an infectious process or dental trauma. As we know, the dental pulp is made up of the nerves and blood vessels that feed the tooth.

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When the dental pulp is compromised, it begins to generate a series of signs and symptoms, such as: pain when chewing, pain when the temperature changes, food packaging, etc.


Let's watch a video from the Bauer Dentistry and Orthodontics channel that explains what are the signs and symptoms that a tooth shows when the pulp is affected and needs a root canal treatment.

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Behavior management in pediatric dentistry - Dr. Eyal Simchi - Webinar

Managing the behavior of the pediatric patient is a challenge for the pediatric dentist, since attending the office generates stress and uncertainty, causing some type of behavioral response.

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Communication with parents and the pediatric patient is important. The dentist must transmit security and empathy, with the intention of reducing parental anxiety.

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We share an excellent webinar conducted by the Riverfront Pediatric Dentistry channel and dictated by Dr. Eyal Simchi, which addresses the topic of "Behavior management in pediatric dentistry".

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