Task D Research

Task D Research

1. Amalgam Filling's

   • Pro's
     • Long Lasting
     • Less likely to brake
     • Strong
     • Least expensive filling material
     • Can be placed in areas of the mouth where it is difficult to keep dry
     • Less sensitive
     • Can span larger spaces between teeth
     • Applicable to a large range of clinical situations
     • Resistance to erosion
     • Often can be repaired
   • Cons
     • Doesn't match surrounding tooth colour
     • The grey colour can show through on other parts of the tooth
     • Some destruction to sounds tooth structure
     • Allergic potential
     • Concern on Mercury Toxicity
     • Marginal breakdown
   • Small amounts of Mercury Vapour is released

2. Radiographs

   • Diagnose
     • Decay
     • Bone loss
     • Root problems
     • See the status of developing teeth
     • Infection
     • Periaprical lesion
   • Pro's
     • Diagnose
   • Negatives
     • Dangerous for small children
     • X-Rays have the potential to cause birth defects to unborn children
     • Exposure of Radiation

3. Flouride in water

   • Pro's
     • Prevent tooth decay
     • Reduced the number of people with tooth decay
     • 5 years old in fluoride areas are 28% less likely to have tooth decay
     • Hospital admissions are 40% less where fluoride is in the water
   • Con's
     • Dental Fluorosis
       • 12 year old children in Newcastle
         • Less than 1%

4. Tooth Whitening

   • Pro's
     • Improves somebodies smile/ confidence
     • Might make the Person look younger
     • A patient may have the perfect smile
   • Con's
     • Might have sore gums/ Teeth during the treatment
     • Have to avoid certain food because they stain the teeth
     • Have to Maintain the whiteness
     • Does not work on Veneers/ crowns or fillings