Children’s Dentistry
Children’s Dentistry; It is the dentistry department that provides the protection of the deciduous and permanent teeth of babies and children between the ages of 0-13, the treatment of problems caused by caries and trauma, and also follows the jaw-facial development. The primary purpose of this section is to prevent dental problems and to establish the necessary foundations for the maintenance of oral and dental health of children. Educating children and their families in terms of nutrition and oral and dental care is also one of the duties of this department.
What are the treatments used by pediatric dentists?
- Fissure sealant and fluoride applications that will protect deciduous and permanent teeth from caries
- Filling treatments of decayed deciduous and permanent teeth
- Amputation and root canal treatments in deep caries
- Extraction of teeth that cannot be treated
- Space-holding appliance applications to eliminate the problems that may arise in tooth alignment in case of early loss of teeth
- Child prosthesis applications for children born genetically edentulous
- Follow-up of tooth eruptions
- Protective and preventive orthodontic treatments
- Treatment of gum diseases that can be seen in childhood and adolescence