Dental Caries

in #steemstem7 years ago (edited)

Hi steemit .. today I want to share my case in the clinic. I hope the suggestion and criticism to add my knowledge.

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Dental caries is a disease that damages tooth structure (enamel, dentin, pulp)
Early caries may not have any symptoms. when the decay has eaten through the enamel, the teeth may be sensitive to sweet, hot or cold foods or drink.

If it has reached the pulp, then the patient will feel a very severe throbbing pain without any stimulation.

How to prevent dental caries??
The best way to prevent dental caries is brush your teeth thoroughly at night and at least once in the morning, with fluoride toothpaste. Make sure you brush the entire tooth surface

Today, a man came with a chief complaint wanting to extract him molar tooth. After the dental examination, the tooth was no longer in pain (pulp necrosis). He regrets not coming to the dentist when his caries are so small.

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These are teeth that have been extract in different patients. with 2/3 cervical alveolar bone loss... And extract the radiks.

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