The study of and implementation of procedures that are performed on the teeth and gums is considered as clinical dentistry. Most of the procedures that are performed are done in the clinic of a dentist in Boyertown PA. There are a number of specialties involved, including oral surgery, the placing of dental implants and periodontology.
A typical dental clinic will have one or any number of dentists who work as a general dentist in Boyertown PA or in one of the specialties. The general dentist is responsible for his patient’s teeth and gums, diagnosing any issues and performing the necessary procedure. The dentist is supported by an assistant, technicians and hygienist.
Tooth restoration is a major component of what a dentist does. If a patient has a cavity the dentist will prepare the site for filling with a durable material or if necessary, fit a protective crown over the tooth. An important part of a dentist’s job is to educate his patients from an early age on the importance of good dental hygiene including brushing and flossing. If a young patient’s teeth are crooked, the dentist may refer the youngster to an orthodontist, another of the specialties in dentistry.
Another of the many procedures that are carried out in the typical dental clinic is the fitting of false teeth. Depending on the number of teeth involved, their location and condition, one of a number of procedures will be carried out. False teeth can be anything from a full upper or lower denture, a partial plate where only a few teeth are missing, a bridge or a dental implant. The dental implant is the favored method as the finished product is almost identical in looks, feel and use as a natural tooth.
Although much of the work is oriented to the patient’s teeth, gum and jaw problems are also the responsibility of a dentist; this specialty is periodontology. There are several procedures, wisdom tooth removal being one, which may require the skills of an oral surgeon.
Regardless of the area in which the dentist specializes; general or cosmetic, it requires years of advanced education and in many instances it is necessary to have additional education to be certified in specific specialties.
Dr. John F. Hyatt, D.D.S., P.C. offers the full range of both general and cosmetic dentistry for ever member of the family in Boyertown PA.
