Pectus is not destiny!

The owner of this slogan is Assoc. Dr. Hasan Ersöz. We had a little chat with my teacher Hasan about pectus disease, which is his special interest. And I started to ask my teacher… What is Pectus? “Pectus” means rib cage in Latin.

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Zirconium

Teeth on which porcelain coating is applied on a metal that has a white color instead of the gray metal in traditional metal-based porcelains are called zirconium teeth.

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What are the symptoms of periodontal diseases?

The first symptom of periodontal diseases, which are common in society, is bleeding in the gums. The gingiva is red, swollen and has a shiny surface. Most of the time, these symptoms are accompanied by bad breath, itching in the gums, bleeding sensation, and sensitivity in the teeth. The main purpose of periodontal treatment is to keep the hopeless, unhealthy teeth in the mouth.

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Why oral diagnosis?

Dental treatments are very diverse and many patients may need more than one treatment. Correct planning of these treatments provides more comfortable and shorter treatment processes. At the first stage of the examination, patients are asked if they have any problems with their general health or whether they have a disease that requires them to be under the control of a doctor.

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implant

🦷We do the implant applications in two stages, we place the implant with local anesthesia and close the gingiva. 🦷After 1.5-2 months, we place a healing cap on the implant in the 2nd stage, again with local anesthesia. 🦷After the healing of the jawbone and gingiva, we plan tooth restoration with appropriate measurements and bite records taken from the patient. 🦷After all these procedures, together with the cementation of the prostheses, the patients can safely start smiling and chewing.

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gum aesthetics

Gingiva is one of the factors that affect smile aesthetics. Gum aesthetics includes procedures that can be performed by every individual who has medical and aesthetic problems related to their gums. For this purpose, patients who apply to dentist clinics can have an operation if their systemic health conditions and local intraoral conditions are suitable for the procedures to be performed. What is Gum Aesthetics? Gum aesthetics are most commonly performed with gingivoplasty or gingivectomy procedures. The gingivoplasty procedure includes procedures that reshape the gums. Gingivectomy, on the other hand, means cutting some of the existing gingiva in accordance with the contours of the gingiva. Different dental procedures can be applied for people who have problems with gingival recession rather than excessive gingival width. Simply, these procedures are carried out by taking tissue from a different area from the mouth and adding it to the area where the extraction occurs.

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Implant treatment

Implants are among the most frequently asked topics in dentistry in recent years. In this treatment method, which is an important part of modern dentistry, the patient has the opportunity to complete their missing teeth. Missing teeth create problems in terms of both health and aesthetic appearance. Developing technological opportunities support the development of modern dentistry methods day by day. Implants, which stand out as an alternative to bridge and prosthetic applications, are screws made of titanium placed inside the jawbone. A dental prosthesis is placed on this screw.

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aesthetic filling

Aesthetic fillings are also known as composite fillings. It is applied to both anterior and posterior teeth due to its aesthetically pleasing appearance. In anterior teeth, it is often preferred to join split teeth. It is a comfortable treatment method for the patient as it is an application that takes place without any cutting process on the tooth and without the need for laboratory work. In cases such as anterior tooth fractures and trauma cases, natural results are obtained by adding filling material only. The fact that it offers many color options makes this method known as aesthetic fillings. It is preferred in front teeth as it can imitate the natural tooth exactly. It is often applied to people who are not satisfied with the size of the teeth, people who have permanent discoloration and caries treatments.

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smile design

Aesthetic smile design is among the oral care applications that many people are interested in in recent years. Decayed teeth, gum diseases, crooked tooth alignment, tooth discoloration, tooth loss negatively affect the smile and physical appearance of the person. People who dream of getting rid of this situation and having healthy smiles apply to aesthetic smile design methods. Smile design is one of the most frequently applied applications by aesthetic dentists. It is defined as the process of correcting the distorted teeth due to various reasons and aesthetic concerns in accordance with the face structure and needs of the person. At the end of this method, where many processes are applied together, the person has the smile of his dreams. A personalized treatment process is determined. The facial features, gender, age and expectations of the person play an effective role in determining the treatment process.

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