Dental medicine, also known as oral medicine or dentistry, is a branch of medicine that deals with the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of oral cavity disorders and diseases concerning teeth, gums, and mouth.
History of dentistry in Iran dates back to more than 800 hundred years ago. Since then there has been many improvements in dentistry in Iran. We proudly say that dental clinics in Iranian hospitals and dentistry of Iran, if not the best, enjoy being among the top dental clinics in the world.
Highly skillful dentists in Iran cover a wide range of dental care procedures, covering both medical and cosmetic dentistry.
It is also noted that cosmetic dentistry in Iran is highly popular because of professional services and also the reasonable cost of dental care in Iran, especially the highly competitive cost of dental implant in Iran.
Cosmetic Dentistry in Iran
Cosmetic dentistry includes any dental work that focuses on improving the appearance of teeth and gums. Since Dental appearance satisfaction is of high importance among men and women, and has a pivotal role in self-confidence, cosmetic dentistry aims to improve the dental aesthetic in so many ways including color, size, shape, position, and smile.
Examples of common cosmetic dentistry procedures are dental bleaching, dental veneers (dental laminates), dentures, dental bridges, orthodontics, dental filling (tooth filling), dental scaling, dental implants, and crowns.
It should also be noted that some dentistry procedures are common between cosmetic and medical dentistry.
Tooth Whitening
As whitening greatly improves tooth appearance it is one of the most popular cosmetic dental procedures. It removes stains and discoloration caused by
• tobacco,
• dark-colored liquids, like coffee, tea, red wine, and cola,
• not taking good care of your teeth
Most common methods of tooth whitening include using gels, and laser whitening.
Before undergoing tooth whitening your doctor examines you to should make sure you have a healthy cavity and gums.
Porcelain Veneers (Dental Laminates)
Veneers are thin shells of porcelain, bonded to a tooth to improve your smile. Some of benefits of veneers are as follows:
• improving tooth color and shape,
• closing the spaces between teeth, and
• protecting tooth surface from damage
The two main types of material used for fabricating veneers include composite and dental porcelain.
After placing veneers, a follow-up visit to the dentist in a couple of weeks is needed to check how your gums are responding.
It is noted that porcelain laminates are also called porcelain or dental laminates. Porcelain veneers cost in Iran is highly competitive. Here we shortly present the cost of porcelain veneers in Iran compared to other countries.
Orthodontics
Orthodontics, also called orthodontia, is a branch of dentistry that aims to diagnose, prevent, and correct malpositioned teeth and jaws. Orthodontics also aims to treat malocclusion, a condition in which teeth are not correctly positioned, causing improper bite.
Orthodontics can be performed to achieve the following:
• Closing gaps between teeth,
• Aligning tips of teeth,
• Straightening crooked teeth,
• Improving speech,
• Boosting health of gums and teeth,
• Preventing trauma to teeth, and
• Treat improper bite.
Two types of orthodontics, fixed and removable, are used in different conditions.
It is noted that follow-up monthly visits are required, and treatment may last from months to years.
Dental Implant
Dental implants are artificial replacements for teeth's roots. Just like the way roots support natural teeth, dental implants are directly fit into the jawbone to hold crowns or dentures (or false teeth) in place.
Different materials are used for making dental implants, like titanium. For fixing implants in place, your dental cosmetic surgeon uses an internal screw, called abutment.
Before undergoing the surgery make sure you have healthy gums and strong jawbone.
It is required to keep these structures healthy. To have long-term success of dental implants it is required to have a meticulous hygiene and regular dental visits.
It is noted that dental implant in Tehran is really popular. One of the reasons (beside services from highly skillful dentists) is highly competitive dental implant cost in Iran.
Scaling and Root Planing
Healthy gums fit tightly around each tooth. However, some factors, including bad breath, swollen or red teeth, bad taste in your mouth, or loose teeth, are advanced signs of gum diseases. In case of gum diseases your dentist may highly recommend scaling and root planning to treat periodontal diseases. It also keeps your teeth and gum healthy.
Dental Bridges
Bridges are one of the best and most common options to cover the space if one or more teeth is missing. A missing tooth can cause an imbalance that would lead to bad bites and Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) disorders, and also difficulty in speaking.
To improve the tooth shape and appearance, and also to strengthen a damaged tooth, bridges and crowns are the best treatments.
Your cosmetic dental surgeon cements bridges and crowns onto existing teeth or implants.
Crowns
Dental crowns, also called caps, are simply fit over the remaining of the natural tooth. They can carry out a variety of functions including the following:
• Protecting weak tooth from breaking,
• Restoring already broken tooth,
• covering misshapen or discolored teeth,
• covering a dental implant and holding a dental bridge in place,
Different types of materials are used in making dental crowns including porcelain, ceramic, metal, and a combination of these materials.
