Scale and Polish
Scale and Polish , varies from Routine Scaling to Deep Subgingival Cleaning. This procedure could be done with Hand Instruments in the presence of periodontal pockets. It could be done with an Ultrasonic Scaler. For Pockets Decontamination , laser Elexxion is the safest and the most effective tool. watch video
Benefits are:
Scaling keeps the soft tissues and teeth healthy and clean.
Scaling removes the hard tartar and calculus deposits that the toothbrush cannot eliminate.
Scaling and polishing involves the old restorations as well which guarantees longevity
Scaling and polishing is mandatory prior to teeth whitening , to insure a better whitening result.
Scaling and polishing gives shiny teeth and adds a lustre to your smile.
At Choufani Dental Polyclinic
We advise all our patients, to do Teeth Cleaning every 6 months. Call us now, at 03- 7229 005 , and get a full professional cleaning session.
Desensitizing
Learn more about Tooth SensitivityTooth sensitivity, or Root Sensitivity….When you are experiencing discomfort and pain If hot, cold, sweet or very acidic drinks, or breathing in cold air, makes your teeth or a tooth sensitive or painful then you have sensitive teeth.Tooth sensitivity is very common and it has been estimated that approximately half the population experiences tooth sensitivity. Tooth sensitivity can come and go over time.Desensitizing AgentsDesensitizing agents are defined as drugs that alleviate painful sensations that sometimes occur in exposed dentin and cementum.
Types of Desensitizing Agents:Fluoride: Fluoride (in the form of sodium fluoride, stannous fluoride, acidulated-phosphate fluoride, and so forth) is used in many preparations. Preparations include toothpaste, mouth rinse, topical gel, restorative materials, and many others. Fluoride is used in the treatment of hypersensitive dentin in the cervical areas of the tooth.Arnishes: These materials can be used as liners under restorations. Both materials plug dentin tubules to prevent dentin sensitivity.Bonding resins and dentin adhesives: With the newer systems becoming more adherent to dentin, these materials have become very popular. Resins and adhesives are now designed to flow into dentin tubules to seal the dentin surface when they are set
Frequently Asked Questions:How Can I Prevent Tooth Sensitivity?Good Oral Hygiene like Brushing and Flossing properly as recommended by your dentist and using a low abrasion toothpaste can help reduce the chance that you will have tooth sensitivity. A diet that is not acidic also helps prevent tooth sensitivity. Ignoring your sensitive teeth can lead to other oral health problems, especially if the pain causes you to brush poorly making you vulnerable to tooth decay and gum disease.What Can I Do if I Have Sensitive Teeth?To treat tooth sensitivity, we recommend that you use a low abrasion toothpaste, specially made for sensitive teeth — a desensitizing toothpaste.These toothpastes make the teeth less sensitive if you brush with them twice a day and also contain fluoride to help protect your teeth against decay, you can use a brush-on fluoride gel or a fluoride rinse, or a high fluoride level toothpaste that is specially formulated to make your teeth less sensitive and provides extra protection against decay.We also recommend other treatment; that are painted onto the teeth such as fluoride varnishes and fillings if a lot of tooth area has been lost.For the Post Whitening Sensitivity , We advise our patient the application of Soft diode laser, ELEXXION , for 5 seconds per tooth.
Root Planing
What Is Root Planning?Root planing and Scaling is one of the most effective ways to treat Gum Disease before it becomes severe.Root Planing and Scaling cleans between the Gums and the Teeth down to the Roots. The dentist, may need to use a Local Anesthesia to numb your gums and the roots of your teeth. sub gingival Scaling or Root Planning involves the removal of sub gingival calculus from the tooth surfaceThis can be from the enamel (crown) or from the root cementum surface, in which case it is termed root planing. sub gingival Curettage or Root Planing can be closed or open.
If open, some form of flap will have been made to aid vision and improve efficiency.watch video
Risks AreInadequate removal leaves an inflammatory focus present and the disease process will continue. Continued attachment loss will cause further deepening of the pocket.
Benefits AreUse of the appropriate Ultrasonic Scaler Tip The use of fine tips in an ultrasonic scaler has proven to be a great deal more efficient for supragingival and subgingival scaling when followed by hand instrumentation.Use Of the Hand Subgingival Curretage For subgingival scaling with hand instruments, root cement is capable of being shaped by these instruments as well as with the ultrasonic tips. It aims to smooth the root as much as possible , which favorizes the reattachment of the attached gingivae , enhancing though the reduction of the periodondal pocket.
What are Periodontal Pockets?
What are Periodontal Pockets?A periodontal pocket refers to an unusually deep gingival sulcus. When the sulcular depth exceeds three millimeters, regular brushing cannot effectively remove debris from the area. At this point, dental intervention is necessary in order to thoroughly clean the infected area. If a deep gingival sulcus is not attended to, debris build-up could lead to a weakened tooth due to loosening of the attachment fibers that hold teeth in place.If attachment fibers have not been weakened due to a deepened sulcus, the periodontal build-up is referred to as a gingival pocket. A gingival pocket can be reversed by changing basic oral hygiene habits. If the attachment fibers have been damaged as a result of a deepened gingival pocket, then the area is referred to as a periodontal pocket. Periodontal pockets are discovered after dental probing reveals bleeding. Since the periodontal pocket area is extremely sensitive, the slightest amount of probing will produce inflammation and bleeding.
A periodontal pocket must be attended to immediately in order to remove any bacteria. Removing debris and bacteria from a periodontal pocket requires a number of steps. Dental professionals first work to remove bacteria without resorting to surgical procedures. Deep Scaling and debridement techniques are employed to remove as much bacteria as possible. If removal of debris is not possible without surgery, a dental professional may opt to perform Root Planning.