Preventive Applications

Preventive Applications: The Key to Protecting Dental Health from an Early Age

Preventive applications are strategies involving regular care and interventions that begin at an early age to prevent tooth decay and other oral health problems. These methods contribute to protecting dental and gum health in both children and adults. The main preventive applications include fissure sealant, fluoride application and dental development monitoring.

Fissure Sealant

A fissure sealant is a preventive treatment method applied to close the deep grooves and pits on the chewing surfaces of the teeth.

• Features:
• A special protective coating is applied to the chewing surface of the teeth.
• By preventing the accumulation of plaque and bacteria, it reduces the risk of decay formation.
• It is usually applied using ceramic- or composite-based materials.
• Advantages:
• Significantly reduces the risk of tooth decay.
• The application is fast, minimally invasive and painless.
• Helps preserve dental development in children and young individuals.

Fluoride Application

Fluoride application is the application of fluoride-containing solutions or gels to the teeth to strengthen the tooth enamel and prevent decay formation.

• Features:
• Supported by professional dentist application or fluoride products used at home.
• Strengthens the tooth enamel by mineralising it and reduces the risk of sensitivity.
• With regular applications, it prevents the formation of tooth decay in the long term.
• Advantages:
• Provides a protective effect against tooth decay.
• Helps regenerate the tooth enamel and increase its durability.
• It is an easy and safe application method.

Dental Development Monitoring

Dental development monitoring, especially in children, enables the early diagnosis and intervention of possible problems by monitoring dental and jaw development at regular intervals.

• Features:
• The development of the teeth is regularly checked with radiographic and clinical examinations.
• Factors such as tooth alignment, jaw development and tooth positioning are evaluated.
• With early diagnosis, referral to orthodontic or other preventive treatments is made.
• Advantages:
• Irregularities that may arise during the development process are prevented.
• With early intervention, the treatment process becomes less invasive.
• The child's long-term dental and jaw health is preserved.