Dentistry | Specialists and information

It should actually be called dentistry, oral and maxillofacial medicine: Dentistry is the medical specialty that deals with the prevention, detection and treatment of diseases, injuries and malformations of the teeth, mouth and jaw. It is therefore no wonder that dentistry is divided into various specializations.

Disorders of the masticatory apparatus can also have their cause outside the direct mouth area - for example in the head or neck. Specialists in the respective specializations are primarily concerned with the health and aesthetic beauty of the teeth. Highly qualified specialists in implantology are responsible for individually fitting dentures. You can find an overview here - and the direct route to the right dental specialist.

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Dentistry - Further information

Many different and scientifically recognized treatment methods are available in the field of dentistry, which can be used for dental diseases such as caries, gingivitis or periodontitis, as well as for purely aesthetic problems such as missing, crooked or discolored teeth.

Sub-areas of dentistry

The treatment spectrum of dentistry therefore includes

Oral and maxillofacial surgery, implantology and aesthetic dentistry

An oral and maxillofacial surgeon (or maxillofacial surgeon for short) specializes in surgical procedures and treatments for diseases, injuries and malformations of the teeth, oral cavity, jaw and face.

Oral and maxillofacial surgery is a medical specialty in its own right, although there are of course overlaps with dentistry. The range of medical services offered by oral and maxillofacial surgeons also includes the removal of jaw tumors or tumors in the mouth, plastic and aesthetic facial surgery, for example for the treatment of cleft lip and palate, as well as jaw bone augmentation.

Experts in dental implantology deal specifically with the insertion of dentures and artificial teeth into the jawbone. An implantologist is a dentist who has specialized in the use of dental implants through advanced training. These dental prostheses are manufactured either in the in-house dental laboratory or in an external laboratory for implant prosthetics. Artificial teeth include dental prosthetics, immediate implants as well as fixed or removable dentures.

Experts in aesthetic dentistry focus on correcting cosmetic or aesthetic problems such as missing, crooked or discolored teeth. The range of services in aesthetic dentistry includes bleaching to whiten teeth, crowns, bridges, veneers, inlays, onlays and fillings.

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