It was yet another cold Ankara morning. I had been researching for a short while and on the advice of a close friend of mine, I called Dental Estetik Center. It rang for a few seconds, to be answered by the sweet, soft, pleasant voice of a woman. “Dental Estetik Center, this is Yasemin, how may I help you?” The voice had subsided my fears to an extent, instantly. After all, I was getting an appointment to see a dentist, I couldn’t help but feel tense. Deciding on the fate of my teeth and having to sit on a dental chair was making me somewhat anxious. Yet, I was able to get my appointment in a flash, thanks to the sweet demeanor of Yasemin; in addition to the relaxing way in which she spoke to me.

 

At this point, I believe that I should tell you about myself; I am Yeliz Tepe, I am a Pilates instructor. I have received orthodontic treatment due to the visual irregularity of my teeth. The treatment had left spaces between my teeth, which was upsetting, as well as keeping me from smiling and laughing however I wished. In addition, my teeth looked fairly yellow.

 

As I have a job that is primarily based on health and secondarily on appearance; I thought that I had to have these problems resolved. So, I decided to pay a visit to Dental Estetik Center as I was impressed with the success of their both clinical and cosmetic treatments on a myriad of patients.

 

When I arrived, I was welcomed debonairly. The tension that I had was subsiding, to an extent. They immediately took care of me; offering me refreshments. Believe it or not, the clinic felt like home! We then we proceeded with the examination; they made an effort to communicate with me in the best way possible and, more importantly, to prioritize my needs as they created a treatment plan.

 

As my gum health constituted the basis for all other treatments that would follow, they removed my tartar. With effective oral hygiene training and motivation; my gums had become healthy. Then, they bleached my teeth. Initially, they took measurements and prepared transparent plaques. I was given these plaques, along with some bleaching gel. I was told to apply the gel on the plaques in the size of a grain of wheat for eight of my incisors; leaving it on for, respectively; two, four and six hours on days one, two and three. On the fourth day, I returned to the clinic and they continued with my bleaching process; using a special device called “Zoom”. Except for the day on which I had to visit the clinic, I was told to repeat the plaque-gel procedure at home, for the following three days.

 

On my next appointment, I was exceptionally satisfied with how white my teeth looked. Actually, I didn’t think that they would look that white. In fact, I was excited about future treatments; my teeth were lily white. A treatment to close the gaps between my teeth would follow.

 

My dentist told me that the gum on my upper jaw had to be readjusted to create an aesthetically-appealing smile. They did so, using the water-lase iplus hard tissue laser, a cutting-edge technology. My gums were healed in as short as one week following the laser treatment and I did not feel any discomfort, or sensitivity. It was nothing like I had anticipated.

On the same day; they had plans to laminate my teeth. They slightly chiseled my teeth and mounted my temporary teeth; the sight of which was quite exhilarating.

I could not contain myself when I returned to the clinic one week later. The process of change was nearing the end and I had grown impatient. The clinic staff with whom I had become well-acquainted due to my numerous visits was at least as excited as I was. I was looking forward to seeing myself on a mirror with a wide grin.

 

I tried on the porcelain laminates that had been prepared; they were then adjusted in line with my face, my smile and my facial features. They were not porcelain laminates anymore, they had become Yeliz’s teeth! Just like the delicate brushstrokes of an artist; Güzin Kırsaçlıoğlu, MD, turned the porcelain laminates that I had tried on into a puzzle piece that had been long missing from me. After the trials and as a result of a technician’s touch that lasted just a few hours, the porcelain laminates were mounted; through a diligent operation.

 

After my porcelain laminates had been mounted, when Mrs. Kırsaçlıoğlu told me that I could then take a look in the mirror; I felt extreme excitement. I held my breath and closed my eyes. When I opened them again, I could not believe my eyes! It felt like a different person in the mirror. All the spaces that I had hated were gone; my white teeth were literally flashing with each smile. This Yeliz felt right. She looked just like I did, in my dreams. I felt glued to the mirror, glancing to the new me again and again. I took a good look at myself. I knew that this phase would not be coming to an end soon.

 

 

Gum Adjustments, Gingivectomy, Gingivoplasty

Irregularities between gum levels affect your appearance, just like they affect your teeth.

For example, here, the gum levels of the incisors are as they should be, but those of the small molar teeth are irregular. As a result, these teeth appear shorter than they actually are. Without any adjustments on gum levels, these teeth will look short, regardless of the procedures applied.

To deal with the irregularity, the gums should be shortened by 1-1,5 millimeters.

 

Your gums consist of two parts.

STICKY GUMS: These are the part of gums that are stuck onto the bone.

NON-STICKY GUMS: These are the part of gums that hang freely at the necks of your teeth, not stuck onto your bones, just like the flesh where our nails grow. Gum adjustments are made on these areas. This procedure is also called a “GUM MANICURE”.

WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF GUM ADJUSTMENTS (GINGIVECTOMY?)

1.It helps create a harmony between your lips and teeth.

For example, there are people with smiles that show nothing but gums. Or, like in the photo, for patients with puffy and overly visible gums, we ensure the harmony between their lips and teeth through the adjustments we make.

2.In the event of an irregularity between gum levels:

As seen on the photo, your teeth will look like their lengths vary. So, whatever you do, it is impossible to have an exact symmetry when it comes to your gums. To create an exact symmetry, the gum levels should match, as well.

3.To change the forms of teeth that are displaced, gum forms should be altered as well. For example, when lateral teeth are missing (side-incisors), canine teeth take their place. To reform the premolar teeth to look like canines, gum levels should be adjusted accordingly. Small side molars (premolars) take the place of canine teeth. To reform them to look more like canine teeth, gum levels should be adjusted accordingly. As seen on the photo, the gums surrounding the premolar tooth need gingivectomy.

4.As seen on the upper-most photo, when your premolar gums are shorter than your canine gums, the back of your canines will look darker, as if you were missing those teeth, when you smile. Through gum level adjustments and through the new restoration will give you a more positive smile. This way, your lips get full support and your smile will look more appropriate for your face.

 

By: Güzin Kırsaçlıoğlu, Md.

 

Dental Veneers, Composite Laminates And The Adhesive Bonding System

By: Güzin Kırsaçlıoğlu, Md

Nowadays, everyone wishes to look perfect. To achieve the perfect appearance and get rid of their “imperfections”, people turn to cosmetic treatments.

It is possible to alter a person’s teeth cosmetically, elements that have a great role in a person’s appearance.

The need to have a pearly white smile brings along fast-paced developments in the sector of dentistry. One of the most popular methods developed in this aspect is dental veneers. They are applied just onto the outer, visible surfaces of a person’s teeth.

Just like coating furniture with a thin layer of varnish onto the inner parts of furnitures to achieve a desired look, or a particular color, a person’s appearance may be altered by porcelain, or composite, veneers that are applied onto the outer surfaces of their teeth. While keeping their actual teeth intact behind the veneers, veneers in desired colors or features may be applied onto them.

 

WHAT TYPES OF TEETH ARE APPROPRIATE FOR VENEERS?

They are especially used to close the gaps between spaced teeth.

*They are also used for the teeth that have lost their appeal in time and with the coming of age, to give them back their young appearance. If the teeth are shaky due to a periodontal destruction, composites are supported with material of fiber content and teeth are thus tied together.

*Severe discolorations that remain even after bleaching procedures.

*If the patient with (lightly) crooked teeth does not wish to receive an orthodontic treatment,

*They are used for patients that are not happy with how their teeth look and wish to have a different image. In people that wish their incisors to be slightly longer, or those who believe that their canines are too sharp and want to have them straightened out, it is possible to meet their demands and keep their actual teeth intact with veneers.

*For people who wish to convert their negative smile line into a positive one,

*For people over 18 that wish to have a better smile without getting their teeth destroyed in the process, if they have appropriate oral and dental structures.

*As a quick fix for people whose teeth broke due to falling, crashes or traffic accidents.

HOW COMPOSITE LAMINATES ADHERE TO YOUR TEETH

The tooth enamel layer is just like a honeycomb. Your dentist empties these honeycombs with a special solution at a microscopic level and inserts an adhesive that resembles the laminates in nature into these honeycombs.

You know how a floor tile is fragile by itself, until it is glued onto the floor with a heavy glue, then it becomes unbreakable, even when the wheels of a truck stomp it.

When stuck onto your teeth with correct adhesives, composites act like teeth. Though, their resistance can never match that of your actual teeth. They are easily harmed when you consume shelled nuts, or push them beyond their limits.

WHY VENEERS ARE AESTHETIC

When your dental tissues reflect light, each tooth does so, depending on the density of their layers (enamel, dentin, pulpa). Veneers imitate the refraction of your actual teeth. As they do not include metals and are designed based on your own face, they are visually pleasing.

DO VENEERS HARM YOUR TEETH?

The principles of their dental adherence is like that of orthodontic apparatus. As your teeth remain intact when they are applied, your enamel will be unchanged when they are removed. In addition, considering that they end sensitivity issues in the gaps between shifted teeth after a tooth or two is removed, it might be agreed that they are actually beneficial. Another advantage of their application is the ability to ensure a visually pleasing appearance, without altering your actual teeth.

Unlike the common belief, composite laminates do not harm your teeth, nor cause tooth decays. They are renewed when it is due without any problems if the person exercises good oral care and brushes properly.

Can Composite Veneers Last a Lifetime?

As is the case with every other restoration, composite veneers may become worn out. Generally, they last 5-10 years. 6-month dentist checks make them last longer. Abrasive toothpastes may harm your veneers. Brushing regularly and dentist controls, on the other hand, make them last longer.

What Procedures Follow the Application of Composite Veneers?

Composite veneer applications may be followed with porcelain veneers or crown bridges, depending on a patient’s demands. They will not cause a problem.

Dental Phobia

If your heart begins to race wildly and you get stomach cramps just by looking at the title, this post is for you. Dental phobia, the phobia that force-chokes you at the mere thought of visiting your dentist and drives you to live with the pain of a decayed, or a missing tooth is actually quite ungrounded. How? Well, in today’s dentistry we are able to apply dental procedures to eliminate phobias, rather than building onto them. Besides, today’s technology is quite advanced.

Let’s discuss the reasons behind “dental phobia” and how it spreads in a society.

 

FEAR IS A NATURAL EMOTION:

Fear has its place in the human nature, which means that it is perfectly natural. Fears help us continue our daily lives. If we did not feel fear, we would continuously take risks without thinking about the consequences they may bring. Fear is why we have safe zones. Our safe zone is the 50-cm radius around us.

This is our area of privacy. Allowing only our parents, significant others, children or relatives into our safe zone will not bother us. Our safe zone is why we look down in an elevator in the corner of one, shutting ourselves away.

That 50-cm radius is where a dentist has to be, when working on your teeth. That is, they enter your safe zone. My advice, especially for those whose phobias are at extremes, is to chat with your dentist before an examination.

As for kids, the emotion of fear is not truly developed in them during the period when they are big fans of stray animals and run up to pet them on the streets; hence having no episodes of dental phobia. They learn this phobia through their parents and the bad experiences their parents have had.

So, if your child has not met a dentist yet, try to do your best for him to like dentists, instead of planting such fears into their souls.

BAD EXPERIENCES:

The biggest factor that contributes to dental phobia is a bad experience in the past. A painful dentist visit you had, or a bad experience your parents had when they took you to the dentist, are examples of such experiences. In addition, sometimes, threats from your parents that you are to be taken to a dentist if you don’t behave makes you think that “dentists are evil”. Although we rely on suggestions for patients like these, sometimes we require hypnosis or sedation to work with them.

YOU CAN LOSE YOUR DENTAL PHOBIA

Talk to your doctor about your phobia. What are you afraid of? Is it their injectors? Their tools? Try to be as definite as possible. You know what? Some patients are even afraid of water leaking into their throats.

During a chat with your doctor, the reason behind your fears may be figured out, and you two may find just the right solution accordingly.

Before your visit to a dentist, massage your stress point. Massage the spot in the middle of your cheekbone in circular motions, or roll up your fingers into a fist and gently hit your chest.

BREATHE THROUGH YOUR DIAPHRAGM: When you are afraid, your breaths will be through the upper part of your lungs, in a short and rapid succession. Instead, try to fill up your diaphragm with air, like a balloon; then, wait for a little while before breathing out. This is the type of breath that we all take when our life begins, as babies. Do this especially before sitting into the dental chair, for 5-6 minutes. Exercise good posture.

HERBAL TEA: You may have a mixture of herbal teas to soothe yourself, like camomile tea, lime tea and cinnamon tea, before visiting your dentist.

Condition yourself positively. Never ever use negations in your suggestions. Making “I’m not going to freak out” your mantra, will freak you out. Instead using phrases like “All is well, everything is under my control,” will be more helpful.

You have the power to control your body and soul. Just like Indian fakirs who rest on hundreds of needles. We often suffer household accidents that are more painful than a visit to our dentists. Though, there are so many people who are unable to sleep through their toothache that would be gone if they never delayed therapy; due to dental phobia. When the anesthetic solutions kick in and people are treated without feeling anything, many patients are amazed – “That was it?” So, start your dental treatment. Or even better, start while you do not even have tooth decays and use protective agents.

Remember, dentistry is really advanced in Turkey and every dentist is able and skilled to offer you a pain-free treatment.

Facelift Dentistry, Sizi Daha Genç Gösterir

Kaynak: Facelift Dentistry Could Make You Years Younger

ABD’de her yıl, 126.000 yüz gerdirme operasyonu yapılmaktadır.

Peki, aynı sonuçlara kesi ve ağrı olmadan da ulaşabilseydiniz?

Dişlerinizi değiştirmek, yüzünüzü değiştirmeniz için kilit bir seçimdir.

Doktor Sam Muslin, sağlıksız kapanışları ve çene pozisyonlarını analiz ettiği, patentli “facelift dentistry” uygulamasını sunmaktadır.

Pembe Estetik

Yazan: Dr. Güzin Kırsaçlıoğlu, MAG Dergisi Ekim 2014 sayısından alınmıştır.

Birbirimizle iletişim kurduğumuzda, karşımızdaki kişi eşimiz, çocuğumuz, ya da aile bireyimiz değilse gözlerimizin temas ettiği süre sadece 3 saniye. 3 saniye sonra bakışlarımız karşıdaki bireyin gözlerinden, yavaş yavaş yüzün başka noktalarına kayar; en çok da ağza bakarız. Karşıdaki birey konuşurken, sürekli, konuştuğu konunun dışında onu analiz etmeye başlarız.

Dişler, bu yüzden çok önemlidir. Beyaz renkleriyle yüzde geri plandayken, konuşma ve iletişim halinde ön plana çıkar. Dişlerin görünümü, dizilimi, karşıdaki bireye bizim hakkımızda, biz istemesek bile, ipuçları verir. Sivri görünümlü dişler bizi sert gösterirken, yıpranmış ve aşınmış dişler bizi yaşlı gösterir. Peki, gülümsememizde ve konuşmamızda dişlerimizin görünümü kadar onu çevreleyen diş etleri de etkin midir?

“Baştan Yarat” Programları ve Dişler

Yazan: Dr. Güzin Kırsaçlıoğlu

“BAŞTAN YARAT” sloganlı programlarda yarım saatte ya da 45 dakikada, dişlerde değişimin sırrı nedir?

Günümüz teknolojisinin geldiği noktada sorunlara veya isteklere hızlı çözümler üretmek her dalda olduğu gibi diş hekimliği dalında da geçerlidir. Bu nedenle günümüzde diş estetiğinde de hızlı çözüm yöntemleri geliştirilmiştir. Bütün bu yöntemler kişilerin daha fazla estetik ihtiyaçlarından ve bu ihtiyaçlarını gidermek için fazla zaman harcamak istemediklerinden ortaya çıkmıştır.

Ratón Pérez: Hispanik “Diş Perisi”

Diş Perisi birçok ülkede bilindik bir isim olsa da, Diş Perisi’nin ünü İspanyol kültürünü kapsamamaktadır. Hispanik kültürlerde Diş Perisi’nin, kendinden çok farklı bir meslektaşı vardır: Bir fare.

Fare Perez’in hikayesi 1984’te, kralın küçük oğlunun ilk dişinin düşmesinden sonra, bir rahip tarafından yazılmıştır. Kral bu günü kutlamaya çevirirken, Fare Perez de böylece ortaya çıkmıştır.

Estetik Diş Hekimliği

Yazan: Dr. Güzin Kırsaçlıoğlu

TÜRKİYE’DE ESTETİK DİŞ HEKİMLİĞİ NE DURUMDADIR?

Türkiye tüm tıp dallarında çok ileri noktada, artık bizler yurtdışından hasta kabul edebiliyoruz. Diş hekimliği ve estetik diş hekimliği de oldukça ileri bir düzeyde. Dünyada uygulanan estetik diş hekimliği uygulamalarının hepsi ülkemizde de uygulanmaktadır.

Yer Tutucular

Yazan: Dr. Güzin Kırsaçlıoğlu

Süt dişleri çürük ya da travmadan dolayı erken kaybedebilir. Eğer çocuğunuz süt dişini çürük ya da travma sonucu erken kaybetmiş ise daimi dişin süreceği yeri korumak maksatlı yer tutucu yapılmalıdır. Çocuğunuzun ileriki yaşlarında düzgün bir diş dizisine sahip olması için, daimi dişin yerinin korunması gerekir.