29 Feb What specialisations do we distinguish in dentistry?
Depending on their specialisation, dentists deal with the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of other oral diseases. Who should you go to with missing teeth, and which dentist will help with decaying lesions or unsightly discoloured teeth? We answer these questions in the article.
What does restorative dentistry and paedodontics consist of?
One of main specialisation in dentistry is conservative dentistry. It focuses on keeping teeth healthy, including caries prevention. Specialists in conservative dentistry carry out hygienist treatments such as sandblasting, tartar removal and fluoridation. They also carry out treatment of caries and tooth sensitivity. Endodontics, on the other hand, is a field that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the dental pulp and periapical tissues.
Among our dentists in Lodz There is also no shortage of paedodontists, who deal with the prevention of children's teeth and oral cavity. They perform, among other things, dental check-ups, fluoridations, fillings and extractions of deciduous teeth.
What does an orthodontist do, and what does a prosthodontist do?
Orthodontic specialists deal with the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of malocclusion and other abnormalities concerning the position of teeth. It is orthodontists who select braces for patients. Prosthodontists, on the other hand, are responsible for replacing missing teeth through the selection of dentures.
To basic dental specialities can still be counted:
- dental surgery - tooth extractions, treatment of fistulas and abscesses,
- Maxillofacial surgery - treatment of fractures, tumours and inflammatory lesions in the facial area,
- Periodontology - prevention and treatment of periodontal disease,
- cosmetic dentistry - treatments to improve the visual qualities of the smile.
