Dental caries

Dental caries also known as tooth decay or cavity is a multifactorial disease wherein bacterial processes provokes the demineralisation and damage tooth tissues structure (enamel, dentin, and cementum).

Bacterial plaque

Bacterial plaque accumulated from meals generates acid which provokes the demineralisation of the surface of the tooth and creates holes in the enamel of the teeth causing tooth decay or caries.

How does tooth decay advance?

Tooth decay or dental caries is caused by bacteria which adhere to the surface of the teeth.
As the bacteria grow they become a whitish film called plaque.
If the plaque is not eliminated it begins to produce acids which lead to small holes in the surface of the dental enamel.
As these holes grow, the caries destroys the dental enamel, affects the dentine until it reaches the nerve or pulp of the tooth.
Once the dental caries has reached the nerve of the tooth it becomes necessary to treat the canals or perform endodontics to treat the tooth.

Superficial enamel caries generally tend to be painless and pass unnoticed. Frequently, toothache caused by caries indicates an advanced degree of same and possible affectation of the tooth nerve.
To prevent dental caries we recommend a check-up with your dentists every 6 months.

Nanotechnology composites

Nanotechnology has permitted the development of the most recent innovation in highly compatible and cosmetic composites, similar to ceramics.
High quality cosmetic composites based on a new colour concept, which adjusts precisely to the colour of the existing teeth.
Biocompatibility, durability and effectiveness of the composites employed by the Dentists at Propdental Clinics

Nanotechnology brings to restorative dentistry for dental caries an organic and inorganic hybrid resin which contains nanoparticles of 2-3 nm.
The inorganic siloxane component of the composites used by the dentists at Propdental clinics provides strength, making nano-ceramic composite technology the creator of a product which is highly compatible and more long-lasting than any other restoration material.

The benefits of composites with nano-ceramics are:
Biocompatibility, the resin content of the material is less when compared to other restoration materials, giving as a result a significantly reduced liberation of monomers and with a much improved celular compatibility making the Propdental composites extremely biocompatible.
The excellent biocompatibility means a low risk of allergies to the resins in the composites used by the dentists at the Propdental dental clinics.
High quality with natural appearance, composite similar in appearance to ceramics.
High resistance to fracture, patent resistance to fracture, which results in greater durability and marginal integrity comparable to that of the dentine in the teeth.