CAD/CAM technology in dental medicine
In recent years digital methods within dental medicine are being more regularly used as they facilitate and fasten diagnosis, planning and the manufacture of prosthetic implements. A huge move forward in the manufacture of prosthetic implements has been provided by the CAD/CAM technology (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing). Developed for other industries where precision in components design […]
Dental floss – an ally to oral hygiene
Brushing cleanses well the front and rear surface of teeth, while interdental spaces and the gum…
Waterpick or oral irrigators, a simple way to keep a perfect oral hygiene
Two daily activities are key to maintaining good oral hygiene: brushing and flossing…
White or composite fillings
Fillings are used to replace parts of the tooth which had to be removed to heal cavities or have been damaged by raptures, lesions or wear. White fillings are a resinous material, more precisely a compound containing quartz and other minerals, formulated so to connect to the tooth not only mechanically but also chemically. Apart […]
First teeth eruption: deciduous and permanent teeth
Humans have two types of teeth: the so-called milk teeth and permanent ones. As each characterises…
What you need to know on ceramic crowns
Novelties in dental medicine, in both treatments and materials, appear on an almost everyday basis…
Dental implants: replacing missing teeth, but also safeguarding oral health
It has been well established that dental implants are a better solution than classic tooth replacement techniques…
Root upgrade – what it is and when to use it
Root augmentation is necessary in case of advanced caries or other types of tooth damage. Read more in the Riviera Dent blog.
Bad breath
Pronounced or bad breath is a very common and noticeable phenomenon…
Diastema – gaps between the teeth
Diastema indicates a gap between the teeth, be it caused naturally or after the loss of a tooth…
