zaterdag 7 mei 2011

The Benefits That Micro Dentistry Offers

By Matthew Hall


Which would bring about better results, a sandblaster or a drill? This is what dentists have been wondering. The air abrasion technique which is the latest method that dentists use to remove decay does not give patients the jitters anymore unlike the old method which is Novocain that requires drilling of the teeth. Rest assured that this technique won't hurt the patient since it doesn't involve a drill or a shot.

Those patients who have experienced the wonders of micro dentistry at a local clinic were truly amazed by the results. People get up and go right to lunch, not bothered by soreness, droopy lips or sensitivity at the site of their new filling. People who have undergone this process truly enjoyed it.

People's attitude and perspective about the dentists will hopefully change upon implementing micro dentistry. This new method wants to create an impact in the field of dentistry. Certain manufacturers sell air abrasion systems which cost $8,000 to $10,000. With the help of aluminum oxide and nitrous oxide, the sand and the blast are able to function perfectly.

Aluminum oxide when it contacts with saliva starts to turn into a harmless hydroxide, which is the same thing used to make toothpastes and antacids. The most prominent sound during the process is the quiet vacuum which sucks out all the aluminum oxide in the mouth.

The pain that is felt by the patient when the tooth is drilled is the heat that is produced during the process of drilling. More tooth area is needed to be trimmed when drill is used. The good thing about air abrasion is that heat is not produced, there is less vibration, teeth will not crack and no extra cutting is involved.

As for micro dentistry, it sure does involve less pain. There will be no nerve exposed in this method for this only produces a small hole. The Japanese researchers din a good job 20 years ago by inventing decay detection dye which is now used along side with the modern dentistry method.

The usual method as to how dentists locate decay is using a tool called explorers. The explorer is only about 25 percent accurate and X-rays are even less effective. Between 2-4 years before an X-ray can pick up the results of decay so better have your dentist identify the decay manually for you?

Decay detection dye helps the dentist identify microscopic decay and with the help of an explorer, the problem can be easily pointed out. It was in the 1950s when the air abrasion technology was present but it only came up now since today, micro dentistry is very much adept.

Cost wise, micro dentistry compares with traditional dentistry, with a slightly higher fee attached to the use of resins over metal fillings. Dentists have elected to charge the same as they would for a routine filling and they apply traditional fees to micro dentistry. Insurance categories will now handle this.




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