Good Dentistry should have the following elements:

» Precise and accurate diagnosis based on:

• Detailed dental and medical history
• Examination of soft and hard tissues
• Recognizing symptoms and pathology
• Radiographs
• Study models

» A Good treatment plan based on:

• Good understanding of patients needs
• Appropriate treatment options relative to the nature of the problem
• Short and long term planning, tailored for each individuals needs
• Ensure optimal long term results and avoid unnecessary expenses
• Early treatment to avoid complications

» Good fillings should be:

• Decay free and biologically sealed
• Occlusally balanced
• No food trap and easy to floss
• Smooth margin – for healthy gum and easy cleaning
• Use of tooth coloured matching materials

» Good crowns and bridges should:

• Provide maximum comfort and natural appearance
• Be decay free, biologically sealed
• Be occlusally balanced with the correct bite
• Allow no food trap and easy to floss
• Have smooth margin – for healthy gum and easy cleaning
• Have the same colour and translucency as other teeth

» Root canal therapy should:

• Require use of rubber dam to isolate tooth
• Ensure root canal systems are clean to the apex and free from bacteria
• Ensure root canals are properly sealed

» Prophylaxis (Scale and Clean) based on:

• Thorough removal of plague and calculus deposits
• Removal of stain
• Ensuring health tissue response
• Reinforcement of oral hygiene

» See a Good Dentist and enjoy having great teeth for life!

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