What is dental conservation?
Dental conservation is a specialized field of dentistry that aims to maintain, treat, and maintain teeth both in terms of function and aesthetics. Dentistry specialists are also often referred to as endodontists.
What is the difference between a general dentist and a dentist who specializes in dentistry?
General dentists basically provide services in the form of dental care for all ages. General dentists usually carry out a thorough examination of the mouth including teeth, gums, and other structures and take steps to prevent problems with the teeth and mouth.
Meanwhile, dental conservation specialist is a dentist who has completed his education and professional program as a general dentist, then continues the dental conservation specialist program for 2-3 years. The main focus of dental conservation includes dental care and maintaining teeth as long as possible in the oral cavity, so that the function, shape, and aesthetics of the teeth can run normally.
What treatments can be done by a dentist who specializes in dentistry?
1.Prevention and treatment of cavities
2. Aesthetic dental fillings.
3.Treatment of root canal nerves and remaining tooth roots
4.Post root canal treatment (crown/metal post jacket, fiber post crown/jacket)
5. Dental aesthetics such as veneers (improves the appearance of teeth) and bleaching (teeth whitening)
6. Endodontic surgery for example in cases of dental trauma due to accidents or injuries.
Conservative teeth also play a role in performing root canal treatment and surgical procedures related to diseases that may have an impact on the health and appearance of the teeth. The treatment provided can include various fillings, surgical endodontic root canal treatment, endodontic implants, whitening, and management of traumatized teeth.
Inlays and onlays are techniques commonly used in dental conservation. Dental inlays and onlays are restorations used to repair back teeth with mild to moderate damage or cracked teeth. This treatment is usually reserved for people who have so much damage or decay in the tooth structure that fillings alone cannot repair.
Inlays and onlays are more durable than regular fillings. Made of hard and durable material that can last up to 30 years and strengthens teeth by up to 75 percent.
The addition of a plastic layer that is the same color as the teeth is also part of the dental conservation treatment. This is usually done in people whose teeth are sparse, which triggers the growth of plaque due to the sticking of food debris in the gaps of the teeth.
Well, that's the difference between a general dentist and a dentist. If you have dental health problems, immediately check directly at RSU Hermina Pasteur. Proper handling can minimize long-term health risks.
Maintaining dental health is very important, considering that teeth have a very vital function in living daily life. Therefore, if there are problems with your teeth, don't hesitate to immediately consult a dentist who specializes in dental conservation before the problem with your teeth becomes more severe. To carry out an examination, you can immediately make an appointment with the relevant doctor at the Hermina Pasteur Hospital or make a booking through the “Halo Hermina” application which can be downloaded on the appstore or play store application.
Created by : dr. Fitri Dwiyani, MARS
Reviewed by : dr. Adam Iskandar, Sp.PD