5 Most Common Dental Procedures

5 Most Common Dental Procedures

Many people are afraid of going to the dentist and having dental treatment since childhood. In fact, this fear stems from the fact that they do not have enough information about these dental treatments. Knowing about your procedure can help reduce your unfounded fears and anxieties. In this article, we will give you information about the five most common procedures in dentistry.

1-Fillings

Dental fillings have been one of the most common dental treatments for many years. Dental fillings are applied to decayed, broken, or cracked teeth. Thanks to the fillings, deformed teeth regain an aesthetic appearance. The most commonly used filling types today are amalgam, porcelain, and composite fillings. The dentist decides which type of filling to use according to the cause of the deformation in the tooth and the condition of the tooth. 

2-Root Canal

Root canal treatment is applied to repair inflamed and decayed teeth. It is one of the most feared procedures since it’s believed among people that root canal treatment is painful. But these fears are unfounded; root canal treatment is usually performed in a single session thanks to modern techniques and isn’t as painful as it seems.

In the root canal treatment, first, the tooth and tooth tissues are anesthetized, and then the damaged dental pulp is removed. After the pulp is removed, the root canals are reshaped and cleaned. The inside of the canal is filled with a permanent filling at the end of the procedure. 

3-Dental Crowns and Veneers

Dental Crowns:

-Zirconium crowns,
-Metal-based porcelain crowns,
-Full ceramic crowns,

Dental Veneers:

-Porcelain laminate veneers,
-Composite laminate veneers.

Zirconium crowns are the most durable ones among all dental crowns. On the other hand, metal crown veneers are still frequently preferred because they are economically less costly. 

4-Dental Implants

Dental implant treatments are one of the most common dental procedures all over the world. Every year, hundreds of thousands of patients abroad come to Turkey for getting implant treatment.

Standard implant treatment consists of placing screws made of titanium into the jawbone and placing prosthetic teeth on them. Thanks to many implant methods developed today, even completely edentulous patients can have healthy teeth.

5-Teeth Whitening

Due to eating and drinking habits, use of cigarettes and tobacco products, and genetic predisposition, teeth may lose their natural white color and become stained or yellowed over time.

Teeth whitening can be done in two ways: home type and office type. In the home-type teeth whitening method, whitening materials obtained from the dentist are used. Office type teeth whitening is applied by the dentist himself/herself.

You can contact us to get information about these and more and to make your appointment.