Dr. Epistatu Dragos Institut Dental

What is Odontotherapy?

Odontotherapy represents the branch of dentistry that deals with the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of dental caries. The treatment consists of removing the affected tissues and restoring the tooth with modern, biocompatible and aesthetic materials, so that it regains its functionality and natural appearance.

Benefits of odontotherapy

stopping the evolution of caries and protecting the healthy dental structure
aesthetic restorations, adapted to the natural color of the tooth
long-term resistance to chewing
increased comfort for the patient

About orthodontic treatment

Foods to avoid

Hard foods (biscuits, crackers, raw carrots, nuts, etc.) can cause bracket detachment resulting in wires that poke the cheeks. These situations become orthodontic emergencies. Sticky foods (candies, halva, etc.) remain between the appliance elements and are difficult to remove.

Check-ups and hygiene

Check-ups are done at the interval specified by the doctor. After check-ups, the patient may feel tension that subsequently disappears within 24-48 hours. Patient hygiene is very important.

Hygiene for removable appliances

For removable appliances (in order): rinsing with water, dental floss, brushing, mouthwash

Hygiene for fixed appliances

For fixed appliances (in order): rinsing with water, super floss or special small brush, oral irrigator, then thorough dental brushing, mouthwash; children and teenagers must be supervised by parents until they master the correct technique.

Factors that prolong treatment

Treatment duration increases if: the patient does not attend scheduled check-ups; the patient does not maintain good oral hygiene (gingival inflammation, cavities, periodontal pockets may occur); the patient has harmful habits (thumb sucking or lower lip sucking, tongue thrusting, etc.); there are dental ankyloses (teeth fused to bone); there are associated metabolic problems (vitamin deficiencies, diabetes, etc.).

Important aspects

Facial bone growth in children and teenagers can sometimes act unpredictably or contrary to treatment actions. In these cases, orthognathic surgical treatment may be recommended. Radiographs (OPG and Tele-Rx) are mandatory at the beginning and end of treatment. Post-treatment retention is necessary in most cases.

Important observations

During or after orthodontic treatment, joint manifestations (noises, subluxations, pain) may occur at the temporomandibular joint level. These usually disappear after a period of time following the completion of orthodontic treatment.
During treatment, certain teeth that previously had pulp necrosis may become symptomatic (painful, etc.), requiring root canal treatment; also, some limited root resorptions may be noted.
Changing the occlusion (bite) leads to changes in the posture (position) of the entire body and even walking. Therefore, postural analysis is recommended at the beginning and end of orthodontic treatment.
After treatment, teeth tend to return to their initial position. Wearing the retention appliance stops or limits this phenomenon.

State-of-the-art materials

In our clinic, we use state-of-the-art materials with aesthetic properties and high resistance that integrate perfectly into the tooth structure. Thus, dental fillings ("fillings") become almost invisible, and the smile remains natural and healthy.

Our goal

Our goal is to restore the health and functionality of the teeth, while maintaining a pleasant aesthetic appearance, so that every patient can smile with confidence.