Dental Practice

Oral implantology It is proposed to promote study and scientific research in the field of dental implantology and associated biomedical disciplines at Dental Las Vegas. It provides valuable information to general dentists, oral surgeons, prosthodontists, periodontists, inventors, clinicians, laboratory owners and experts, manufacturers, and educators during Dentistry workshop and Dentistry conferences. Dental Implant basics, prosthetics, pharmaceuticals, and the latest research in implantology, implant surgery, and progressive implant techniques.

Forensic odontology is the proper handling, examination and evaluation of dental evidence, which will be then presented in the interest of justice. The evidence that may be derived from teeth is the age (in children) and identification of the person to whom the teeth belong. This is done using dental records including radiographs, anti-mortem (prior to death) and post-mortem (after death) photographs and DNA. The other type of evidence is that of bite marks, left on either the victim (by the attacker), the perpetrator (from the victim of an attack), or on an object found at the crime scene. Bite marks are often found on children who are abused.

Endodontic is the division of dentistry that deals with infections of the tooth root, dental pulp, and adjacent tissue. Teeth are composed of a rigid structure surrounding a soft, living tissue called the pulp. The pulp comprises nerves, blood vessels and connective soft tissue. When the pulp become diseased or damaged and eventually dies, endodontic treatment will be essential to save the tooth. Root canal therapy is the most common technique done by an endodontist to remove the infested pulp and nerves from the tooth’s root canal. Other procedures include endodontic retreatment and endodontic surgery to prevent extractions.

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery  is the division of dentistry that comprises surgery to correct diseases, injuries and flaws in the head, neck, face, jaws and the hard and soft tissues of the oral and Cranio-maxillofacial region. The field of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery varies from simple extractions and surgical removal of buried teeth to controlling of facial trauma. Typical oral surgical processes includes extraction of teeth, wisdom teeth surgery, dental extractions for physically compromised patients, placement of dental implants, bone grafting, tongue tie surgery , and analysis and treatment of cysts and tumours.

Orthodontics is the division of dentistry that deals with teeth arrangement to correct malocclusions and also the modification of facial growth. While orthodontic treatment has usually been suggested for functional reasons , it is increasingly used for aesthetic reasons to develop a person’s appearance. Typical problems corrected using orthodontic applications include improperly aligned teeth, crowded or irregularly spaced teeth, swelling teeth, extra or missing teeth, misaligned jaws and bite problems. Orientation problems could also have arisen through accidents , prolonged thumb sucking or pacifier sucking in grown-up children, missing teeth, premature or late loss of baby teeth, tumors in the mouth, dental disease or inadequately fitted fillings, crowns or braces.

Prosthodontics or prosthetic dentistry  is the part of dentistry that focuses on dental prostheses. Prosthodontists offer multi-disciplinary levels of care and offer the most progressive form of sequencing treatment, restorative treatment and maintenance. Prosthodontic treatments are designed to produce a balance between functionality, longevity and aesthetics, which include crowns and bridges, bonding and veneers, dentures, dental implants, and full mouth restoration.

Pediatric dentistry  is the dental field that provides primary and widespread oral health care for children from infancy through youth and patients with special health care needs. Pediatric dental treatment and disease avoidance is provided for children up to 14 years of age, with special services for newborns and infants. Pediatric dentists encourage the dental health of children as well as help as educational resources for parents. Early detection is necessary to maintain oral health, modify unusual habits, and treat as needed and as simply as possible.

Geriodontics is the delivery of dental care to older adults involving the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of problems associated with normal aging and age-related diseases as part of an interdisciplinary team with other health care professionals. The dental diseases that the elderly are particularly prone to are root caries, attrition, periodontal disease, missing teeth because of earlier neglect, edentulism, poor quality of alveolar ridges, ill-fitting dentures, mucosal lesions, oral ulceration, dry mouth (xerostomia), oral cancers, and rampant caries.

Oral cancer can form in any portion of the mouth or throat. Most oral cancers begin in the tongue and in the floor of the mouth. Anybody can get oral cancer, but the threats is higher for male, over age 40, use tobacco or alcohol or have a past of head or neck cancer. Repeated sun exposure is also a risk for lip cancer. Oral cancer treatments may comprise surgery, radiation therapy or chemotherapy.

Veterinary dentistry is the field of dentistry applied to the care of animals. It is the art and science of prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of conditions, diseases, and disorders of the oral cavity, the maxillo-facial region, and its associated structures as it relates to animals. It is important to examine the whole animal, even when the primary complaint is the mouth. Some dental diseases may be the result of a systemic problem and some may result in systemic complications. In all cases, dental procedures require a general anaesthetic so it is important to establish the cardiovascular and respiratory status and canine and feline physiological values of the patient to avoid risks or complications.

Periodontics or Periodontology is the division of dentistry that deals with the management of the tissues surrounding and supporting the teeth, especially the gums. Gum cure is essential to prevent tooth loss. Common periodontal processes include scaling and root development , periodontal surgery, dental implants, and cosmetic techniques such as crown lengthening, soft tissue grafts, ridge augmentation.

Cosmetic dentistry states to any dental work that improves the appearance of a person's teeth, gums. It mainly focuses on enhancement dental aesthetics in colour, position, shape, size, alignment and overall smile appearance. It involve addition of a dental material to teeth or gums, removal of tooth structure or gums, straightening of teeth accompanied by improvement in appearance of face.

Restorative Dentistry  is the study, analysis and integrated management of diseases of the oral cavity, the teeth and supporting structures. It comprises the rehabilitation of the teeth and the oral cavity to functional, psychological and aesthetic necessities of the individual patient, including the co-ordination of multi-professional working to achieve these objectives.  The focus of the Restorative Dentistry speciality is to work with other dental, medical and surgical specialists and other clinical associates, to provide and support the integrated management and oral rehabilitation of patients with complex treatment needs.

Oral appliance therapy is an effective cure option for snoring and obstructive sleep apnea  (OSA). A custom-fit oral sleep appliance can recover sleep, restore alertness and rejuvenate health. Worn only during sleep, an oral appliance fits like a sports mouth guard or an orthodontic retainer. It supports the jaw in a forward point to help retain an open upper airway. Study shows that oral appliance therapy is an effective treatment preference for snoring and obstructive sleep apnea. The therapy is an effective, non-invasive treatment that fits easily into lifestyle.

3D Imaging is one of the most significant tools for orthodontists to evaluate and record size and form of craniofacial structures. Orthodontists regularly use 2-dimensional (2D) static imaging procedures, but deepness of structures cannot be acquired and restricted with 2D imaging. Three-dimensional (3D) imaging has been developed in the early of 1990's and has gained a prized place in dentistry, particularly in orthodontics. In 3D diagnostic imaging, a series of anatomical records is gathered using certain technical equipment, processed by a computer and later presented on a 2D monitor to present the illusion of deepness.