Antibiotic premedication in dentistry involves taking antibiotics before dental procedures to prevent bacterial infections, particularly in at-risk patients.

Narcotic Pain Medication in Dentistry . Dr. Karnakova speaks about narcotic pain medications and discusses various medications and their addictive qualities.

Dr. Kopel speaks about the prescribing antibiotics prior to dental procedures.  Many years ago patients were routinely prescribed antibiotics to take before dental procedures if they had mild heart conditions. Antibiotics were taken several days before and after dental procedures in these patients.

Antibiotics in Dentistry. There is a time and a place for antibiotics in dentistry. But, prescribers need to exercise much more prudence when using antibiotics and should be sure they are really needed when they write the prescription.

Narcotic Pain Medications. In many situations, your dentist may prescribe you narcotic pain medications as a pain reliever when over-the-counter medications are not sufficient. Opioids are a common type of narcotic pain medication that is derived from the opium plant. It is important that they are used properly, and may be addictive in nature and have negative side effects.

Gold vs. Porcelain Onlays. An onlay is a restoration that does just that and is recommended instead of a crown procedure.

Benefits of Digital Radiography. Particular benefits of digital radiography for the dentist’s office include improved comfort of intra-oral (photos taken inside the mouth) X-rays, and less cranial exposure to radiation. Digital images are also easily stored on a computer and can be transferred to different dentists or orthodontists for referrals. Overall digital radiography has been beneficial for both dental providers and patients.

Stem Cells in Dentistry. Stem cells are a type of universal cell that can morph into other types of tissue. One of the easiest sources of stem cells turn out to be in the pulp tissue of teeth. Exfoliated deciduous teeth are the most natural and noninvasive sources to harvest stem cells.

Because Porcelain Materials – a new generation off very strong porcelain materials. Therefore they can be used for fabricating crowns, veneers and inlays helped to advance dentistry in many ways.

Dr. Kopel speaks about the inlays and onlays we used to restore a damaged tooth. Today we use porcelain instead of gold because porcelain onlays rely only on bond strength.