Comprehensive teeth cleaning: what is it, why is it done, what are the contraindications. Algorithm of the procedure, advantages of professional hygiene.

What is comprehensive teeth cleaning

Each of us follows basic hygiene rules, including brushing our teeth twice a day. With the help of this simple manipulation, we remove plaque accumulated during the day or night. But the problem is that the interdental spaces and hard-to-reach areas remain uncleaned or not cleaned well enough. As a result, plaque begins to accumulate in these places, and then mineralizes, that is, turns into tartar. It is impossible to remove it with a simple brush and paste. In this case, only professional help from a dentist will help.

The doctor, depending on the type of deposits, may suggest one or another method of cleansing.
The specificity of the instruments used determines the narrow focus of the impact. For example, ultrasonic waves can crush stone, and Air Flow technology can remove soft plaque. Human teeth simultaneously contain both already fossilized and still soft fractions, so for total cleansing it is necessary to use not just one method of professional hygiene, but several procedures in combination. In addition, the enamel layer, having lost its “shell” and has already begun to demineralize underneath, becomes very vulnerable for some time. Therefore, to restore it, it needs recharge, in particular fluorine. Based on the above, we can conclude that only a set of cleaning and protective measures will help your teeth be healthy and beautiful. Comprehensive cleaning includes the following procedures:

ultrasonic treatment;
cleansing using Air Flow technology;
polishing the enamel layer;
fluoridation.

Professional oral hygiene

Professional oral hygiene at Megastom

Survey
. Only a doctor can check whether you are brushing your teeth correctly and the quality of your brushing. In addition, the dental hygienist performs a full examination of each tooth for periodontal signs: mobility, recession, inflammation, the presence of periodontal pockets.
Color indication of plaque
. The dentist demonstrates to the patient the presence of identified dental plaque using a solution that stains plaque and tartar.
Anesthesia
. The doctor applies an anesthetic gel to the gums. If necessary, the dentist may use local anesthesia.
Removal of dental plaque above the gum
. A dental hygienist removes deposits from tooth enamel without damaging it using an ultrasonic scaler.
Removing dental plaque under the gum
. The doctor carries out a comprehensive elimination of subgingival stone, combining a manual mechanical method using curettes (dental instruments) and ultrasonic treatment with a Vector device.
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Elimination of pigmented plaque
. The doctor carries out this stage of professional hygiene using an Air Flow dental handpiece, which operates on the basis of sandblasting technology. A stream of air with water and calcium carbonate perfectly cleanses tooth enamel, returning it to its natural color and shine.
Polishing tooth enamel
. Why polish your teeth if they are already cleaned? Treated teeth have a rough surface to which microorganisms easily attach and food particles are retained, and the polished surface of the tooth is a natural protective barrier against the attachment of microbes.

The doctor carries out polishing using specialized brushes and rubber bands, polishing pastes, and the dentist also uses strips (disposable strips of different levels of abrasiveness) to treat the contact surfaces of the teeth in contact with neighboring teeth.

If necessary, professional cleaning is completed by applying a varnish containing fluoride and calcium, which creates a protective coating against the penetration of microbes. In addition, varnish prevents caries, and in case of increased sensitivity of tooth enamel, it reduces it.

After the procedure, the dental hygienist will certainly teach you proper dental care to minimize the formation of plaque, and will also select individual products for the proper care of your teeth, gums, cheeks and tongue according to the anatomical structure of your oral cavity.

At the Megastom clinic, after professional hygiene, in the presence of deep periodontal pockets (4-7 mm), the patient is necessarily referred to a periodontal surgeon for treatment of periodontal pockets

. The doctor eliminates pathological tissue that has arisen in periodontal pockets as a result of inflammation (laser curettage).

When is a procedural complex necessary and when it cannot be performed?

Indications for comprehensive cleaning:

Prevention of caries and periodontal diseases
Strengthening the enamel layer
Improving smile aesthetics
Removing tartar and soft deposits
Eliminating bad breath
Before dentures, implantation, installation of braces
While wearing braces and after removing them
For crowded teeth

Contraindications:

Childhood
Severe cardiovascular diseases
Presence of a pacemaker
Difficulty in nasal breathing
Any disease in the acute period
Allergy to components of medications used

Contraindications

Relative contraindications to professional oral hygiene:

Associated with the presence of concomitant pathology - in patients with impaired blood clotting, the presence of cancer

Absolute contraindications to professional oral hygiene:

Acute phase of inflammatory dental diseases (stomatitis, herpes, gingivitis, ulcers)
Acute phase of pulmonary diseases (bronchial asthma, bronchitis, respiratory viral diseases)

After tooth extraction, in the first 10 days
Presence of a pacemaker (ultrasound is contraindicated)
Pregnancy

The first stage is ultrasonic treatment

Ultrasound of a certain frequency is capable of coloring tartar into small fragments. Therefore, it is used to remove mineralized deposits on the enamel layer in the supragingival and subgingival zone. This procedure is the first item on a comprehensive list. An ultrasonic scaler destroys stone and, along with it, removes pathogenic microflora in the most inaccessible places of the dentition. Ultrasound is absolutely safe for human health in general and gums in particular. The scaler has an attachment that focuses ultrasound radiation on the area that needs to be treated. The device allows manual adjustment of the intensity of exposure. It is determined by the dentist depending on the conditions of a particular clinical case.

Important: a bonus of using ultrasound is its ability to destroy pathogenic bacteria, i.e., to disinfect the surface being treated. Therefore, dentists strongly recommend performing this procedure for patients with periodontal health problems, not only during a course of treatment, but also regularly to prevent inflammation.

How to care for your oral cavity after visiting a hygienist?

You should visit a dental hygienist every 6 months. Only by regularly visiting a hygienist can you ensure proper dental hygiene and prevent oral diseases.

After all, professional oral hygiene is a necessary condition for maintaining healthy teeth and gums.

Second stage – Air Flow

After removing hard contaminants, it is time for deposits with a soft structure. Cleansing is performed using Air Flow technology. Using a special apparatus, a mixture of water, air and tiny grains of soda is applied to the surface of the patient’s teeth. The abrasive size is so small that it can destroy the bacterial film, but cannot leave scratches on the enamel surface. A stream of abrasive mixture directed under pressure destroys pigmented plaque and immediately washes it away. Thanks to this, the enamel is lightened to its natural tone (by about 1 - 2 shades on the Vita scale).

Note: the process is painless, but may cause slight discomfort for people with hypersensitive enamel. In this case, the doctor may suggest local anesthesia. Patients who are allergic to soda should not perform this cleaning.

Why should you visit an ART clinic?

ART Dentistry in Odintsovo offers professional oral hygiene - removal of plaque, tartar and prevention of dental diseases. Benefits of visiting the clinic for patients:

Availability of the best modern equipment in dentistry. The effect on enamel requires a careful approach, without loss of effectiveness. The higher the class of the device used, the better the final result and quality of cleansing. The ART clinic uses devices and materials from well-known world manufacturers, which guarantees the high quality of the services provided.
All dental services. In the process of oral hygiene, dentists often discover the prerequisites for diseases of the teeth and gums, correctable orthodontic pathologies, and the need for therapeutic treatment. At the ART clinic you can quickly get advice from any specialist (implantologist, orthopedist, orthodontist, dental surgeon) to restore the health and integrity of your teeth and restore the beauty of your smile.
High level of qualification of doctors. Dentistry employs doctors of the highest, first and second categories with over 5 years of experience. The clinic’s dentists constantly improve their professionalism - undergo training, attend seminars and conferences in the Russian Federation and abroad.
Affordable price level - the multidisciplinary format of the clinic and the variety of services allow us to maintain a reasonable price level for all services and types of dental treatment.

Third stage - polishing

Deposits leave microcracks and irregularities on the enamel layer. Therefore, polishing is necessary after cleaning procedures. Otherwise, the remaining roughness will become a “magnet” for microparticles of food, which will very quickly turn into new deposits. Polishing is performed using abrasive pastes and various attachments driven by a drill. These are polishers, brushes, discs, needle-shaped attachments. The interdental areas are polished with special strips. The process does not cause pain and takes about 40 minutes.

The fourth stage - fluoridation

As a rule, fluoridation is not included in the calculation of comprehensive professional hygiene, but it is very important for dental health. The application of fluoride helps strengthen the enamel layer (prevents the leaching of calcium), reduces hypersensitivity, prevents the onset of caries (slows down the proliferation of pathogenic bacteria). Therefore, you should not refuse this procedure. Fluoridation algorithm: the doctor dries the surface to be treated with a warm air stream, then applies fluoride varnish (a harmless composition based on varnish with a high concentration of fluorides) to each element of the dentition, then dries it.

Note: after completing all stages of comprehensive cleansing, teeth become noticeably lighter, reaching their natural natural color. But those patients who dream of a snow-white smile can resort to whitening, for example, using the ZOOM-4 method.

Dentists' tips for caring for your teeth after a comprehensive cleaning

It is in the patient’s interests that the effect of the complex of procedures lasts as long as possible. Therefore, it is important to follow the following recommendations from your dentist in the first few days:

do not eat or drink for 2 hours after visiting the dentist;
You should brush your teeth for 3–5 minutes after each meal and at night;
possible increase in enamel sensitivity. Do not consume food or drinks that are too hot or too cold;
try not to smoke, tobacco tars eat into the enamel very quickly;
Reduce (or eliminate) from your diet foods and drinks that contain high amounts of natural and artificial coloring substances.

The dental network offers comprehensive teeth cleaning services. Our clinic offers family and savings discounts. Doctors are highly qualified and improve their skills in leading dental clinics in Russia and Europe. The level of services provided meets international standards.

Branches of our orthodontic center are located in Moscow within walking distance from the metro:

Art. Alekseevskaya (VDNKh district, etc. Mira), address: st. 3rd Mytishchiskaya house 3, building 2;
Art. Shelepikha, address: Shelepikhinskaya embankment, address: building 34, building 1.

We will make your teeth strong, beautiful and healthy! Come and see for yourself.

Advantages of carrying out the procedure at the Trilogy clinic

In our medical and dental center, we have collected all the factors necessary for high-quality and successful professional oral hygiene in one place! Our doctors boast extensive experience in the field of hygienic cleaning and are constantly trained in innovative methods and learn about new products available for use. And the equipment is selected in accordance with all modern treatment protocols. To check how well we do professional hygiene, you can sign up for a procedure with us at the Trilogy clinic.