RCT is a procedure done to repair & save a tooth/teeth that is/are badly decayed or becomes infected.
Patient will require 3-4 visits for the completion of the procedure.
ADVANTAGES OF RCT:
Efficient chewing
Normal biting force & sensation
Natural appearance
Protects other teeth from excessive wear/strain
BRACES
Orthodontic devices used to align and straighten the teeth in relation to a person’s bite without compromising the dental health.
Can be either cosmetic or structural.
Typical treatment duration varies from six months to two and half years depending on the complexity & types of problems.
GUM SURGERY
Gum surgery is a kind of minor/major dental surgery used to treat the gums and the oral tissues around the teeth and the surrounding jaw bone which hold the teeth in the alveolar sockets.
The procedure sequence details differ depending on the type of gum surgery.
OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP DISORDERS/ APNEA (OSD/OSA)
Treatment comprises of mandibular appliance worn in the mouth to move the lower jaw forward slightly in order to prevent obstruction of the airway during sleep.
WISDOM TOOTH REMOVAL
A wisdom tooth / 3rd molar is one of the most posterior of the 3 molars per quadrant of the human dentition.
Generally erupts between the age of 17& 25.
They are usually removed as they commonly affect other teeth when they develop like erupting sideways / buried underneath.