Examination and dental radiography is an important step in detecting diseases and determining which treatments will be applied based on this determination. It is also important at this point to regularly examination of teeth that are exposed to different foods due to the consumption of many foods and beverages throughout the day. Residues due to not cleaning teeth properly after eating; It causes different problems such as caries, tartar, bad breath. Most people wait for serious pain or cavities to consult with a dentist. This is a completely wrong approach. Dental examination should be repeated at regular intervals.
What is a Dental Examination?
Dental examination is the visiual inspection of the inside of the mouth by a specialist and obtaining a more detailed result by getting help from radiological devices when necessary. It is important that both the patient and the physician are comfortable during the examination. The patient’s uneasy attitude, fear, or constant intervention to the physician with his/her hands may cause discomfort. At the same time, excessive excitement in patients with diseases such as blood pressure, heart or diabetes can cause a sudden health problem. For this reason, you should trust your doctor and make your appointment by preparing yourself for the examination. When you come to your appointment, you will be expected to fill out a form before the examination. In this form, information about your systemic diseases and the drugs you use is requested. You must fill out this form completely.
During the dental examination; you should describe the pain, sensitivity or different problems you feel completely. In this way, you can ensure the correct diagnosis and treatment. Similarly, you should answer the questions asked by the doctor completely.
How Often Should a Dental Examination Be Performed?
Dentist examinations should be done every 6 months for adults. In this way, problems in the teeth or gums are diagnosed before they progress too much. Developing technology helps people overcome their fear of examination. Thanks to the application of local anesthesia during procedures such as filling and tooth extraction, you can get rid of the troubles you experience without any pain.
After a certain age, regular control is essential for the treatment of dental caries in children or the detection of conditions that require different interventions. Before 7-8 years old; when the primary tooth comes out, you should consult your dentist in case of pain or decay. When permanent teeth start to emerge after the age of 7-8, it is beneficial to take your children for a check-up once a year.
What is Oral Diagnosis in Dental Examination?
In dentistry, the concepts of examination and oral diagnosis are often used together. Oral diagnosis means the first examination. During this first examination, it is aimed to make the most accurate diagnosis and diagnosis with the support of radiological imaging devices or by consultation. During oral diagnosis, not only the teeth and gums, but also the surrounding tissues in the mouth are examined. After this examination, the patient is directed to the most accurate unit. Oral hygiene training is also given during the oral diagnosis process. During the first examination, you will be informed about the dentistry branches you need in the following areas.
- Periodontology (Gum Diseases and Surgery)
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Endodontics (Root Treatments)
- Implantology
- Restorative Dentistry
- Orthodontics
- Pediatric Dentistry
Periodontology treats gum and bone tissue diseases. Oral and maxillofacial surgery is a field identified with the extraction of impacted teeth, but many different problems that occur in the mouth, jaw and face are also included in this area. Endodontics is often associated with root canal treatment. Pulp, as it is known among the people, is the unit that performs the treatment of the problems that occur in the nerves of the tooth. During root canal treatment, the nerves are removed and the pulp is covered with a filling material. Implantology is the field of dentistry where dental implants are applied. Restorative Dentistry is the field that deals with fillings of decayed teeth and aesthetic fillings. Pedodontics is the unit that deals with the problems that occur in children’s teeth.
Orthodontic Examination
Orthodontics is the branch of dentistry in which necessary interventions are made in order for your teeth to have an aesthetic appearance and to maintain their functions uninterruptedly. In the first orthodontic examination, you can directly apply to the orthodontist to find out which of the treatments such as braces, clear aligners, and braces is suitable for you.
Dental Examination in Babies
The primary teeth that come out in infancy are usually not considered very important because they will fall out in the future. Actually, this is a wrong attitude. Permanent teeth can also be damaged if early childhood caries, also known as baby bottle caries, are not intervened in a timely manner. For this reason, when the first primary tooth comes out, a dental examination should be done to get information about oral hygiene and to examine the tooth structure.
What are the Dental Imaging Methods?
Dental imaging methods with developing technology and give the most detailed results. The techniques used are classified as two- and three-dimensional. Two-dimensional imaging devices are radiography devices. Those that give 3D images are tomography devices. It is possible to list the types of radiography as follows:
- Panoramic
- Periapical
- Bite-Wing
- Hand-Wrist Radiography
- Cephalometric
- TMJ Radiography
- Occlusal
Radiography in Dental Imaging
Panoramic dental radiography provides simultaneous visualization of tooth and jaw structure. Upper and lower teeth; problem areas are detected by viewing the tissues to which they are attached. In the periapical method, only the problematic area is displayed. Bite-wing, also called bite radiography, provides simultaneous visualization of caries occurring in overlapping teeth. Wrist radiography is used to determine bone age. Cephalometrics are used for orthodontic treatment, TMJ radiography is used to imaging jaw movements, and occlusal is used for horizontal examination.
3D Tomography in Dental Imaging
Unlike panaromic radiography, tomography, which offers three-dimensional imaging technology, is used in cases where more detailed examination is required. Preferred for imaging bone tissues that cannot be visualized with two-dimensional technologies, tomography offers images from different points at the same time. In addition, all textures can be viewed from different angles.
Dental tomography is used to detect impacted teeth or teeth that move and need to be extracted. At the same time, detailed examination with tomography may be required in case of cleft palate, cyst and trauma. Tomography is also used during implant applications. In fact, it can be said that the only way for the application to be successful is through tomography. Thanks to tomography, the placement process of implants becomes easier.
Do I Get Too Much Radiation During Dental Imaging?
The amount of radiation you will receive during radiography or tomography is different from each other. The very low dose of radiation during radiography is equivalent to the amount you receive from devices such as telephone, computer and TV during the day. This amount is higher in devices used for dental tomography, but it can be said that it is less when compared to medical tomography. Those who suspect pregnancy or those who are pregnant should inform their doctor about the subject before having a dental x-ray or tomography.
What are the Benefits of Regular Dental Examination?
Teeth are one of the important details that determine how good you look. If you take care of your personal care, you should never delay your examinations so that you never have to hide your teeth and can laugh freely. While you have no complaints, a problem may be detected by the physician during the examination. Regular examination is also extremely important in terms of preventing tooth loss. Otherwise, you may have difficulty eating and drinking. At the same time, with regular examination, gingival diseases are recognized in the early period and treatment is provided without the need for surgical intervention.
Come to our clinic without wasting time for healthy smiles and a healthy life. If you prefer our clinic for regular dental examination, our specialists in their field will make the most accurate diagnosis with the help of our state-of-the-art devices and start treatment without wasting time. For all your questions, you can contact Dr Hilal Selamet by phone or on social media. You can get more detailed information about the treatments offered by visiting the DentaVina Oral and Dental Health Clinic in Kadikoy/Istanbul.
