Pedodontics is the branch of dentistry that provides dental care for children aged 0–12 and patients with intellectual disabilities.
Healthy nutrition, which is one of the most important factors in a child’s physical and psychological development, is closely related to oral and dental health. Treating decayed and missing teeth contributes positively to a child’s growth, development, and overall well-being.
Fluoride Application:
This is a painless and child-friendly procedure that can be applied from the age of 3 and repeated every 6 months. The treatment takes only a few minutes and, thanks to the fluoride stored on the tooth surface, helps make teeth more resistant to decay.
Fissure Sealants:
The chewing surfaces of molar teeth have pits and grooves that are prone to tooth decay. To prevent cavities, a thin layer of composite-based resin is applied to these surfaces, protecting the teeth against decay.
Space Maintainers:
These are used to prevent future crowding problems caused by the premature loss of primary (baby) teeth.
Primary Tooth Root Canal Treatments:
Applied when tooth decay reaches the pulp (nerves). Unlike adult root canal treatments, these procedures are performed by taking into account the natural resorption process of primary teeth.
Colored Fillings for Children:
Brightly colored fillings are used to make dental treatments more enjoyable for children and to increase their interest in dental care.
Pulpotomy:
In cases where decay reaches the pulp, this procedure involves removing only the infected portion of the pulp rather than removing all of the nerve tissue, allowing the tooth to remain vital.
Apexification (Root-End Closure):
A specialized and delicate procedure performed on teeth that require root canal treatment but have not yet completed root development, enabling continued root formation.