{"id":939,"date":"2025-12-31T17:34:16","date_gmt":"2025-12-31T17:34:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/atlasseadental.com\/?page_id=939"},"modified":"2026-01-16T06:27:41","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T06:27:41","slug":"pediatric-dentistry","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/atlasseadental.com\/en\/pediatric-dentistry\/","title":{"rendered":"Pediatric Dentistry"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Pediatric Dentistry and Children's Dental Treatments\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Childhood is a critical period where general growth and development are fastest, and lifelong health habits are acquired. Oral and dental health is one of the cornerstones of this development. The branch of dentistry that covers the process from the eruption of primary teeth to the completion of permanent teeth (0-13 age group) and deals with children’s dental health is called “<\/span>Pedodontics<\/b>” (Pediatric Dentistry). Pedodontics not only treats decayed teeth but also monitors jaw-face development, prevents cavity formation with preventive medicine practices, and develops psychological approaches to prevent the formation of dental phobia in children. <\/span><\/p>

Today, with the integration of digital dentistry technologies, <\/span>Children’s Dental Treatments<\/b> have become much more comfortable, fast, and effective. Serving in the Thrace region, <\/span>K\u0131rklareli Dental Clinic Atlas Sea Dental<\/b> applies current treatment protocols suitable for the physiological and psychological needs of tiny patients.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Importance of Primary Teeth and Preventive Dentistry\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The thought widely held in society, “They will fall out anyway, no need to treat them,” is one of the biggest mistakes made in children’s dental health. Primary teeth are of vital importance for the child’s nutrition (chewing), speech (phonation), and aesthetic appearance. However, their most important task is to guide the permanent teeth that will come from underneath. Every primary tooth lost early can lead to deterioration in the jaw structure and orthodontic problems in the future. Therefore, priority is always given to keeping the natural tooth in the mouth within the scope of Children’s Dental Treatments.<\/span><\/p>

  1. Fluoride Application and Its Importance<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>

    It is the most basic preventive procedure performed to increase the resistance of tooth enamel against acid attacks. Fluoride Application is performed in a clinical setting by the dentist using special gels, varnishes, or foams. Fluoride combines with hydroxyapatite crystals in the structure of tooth enamel to form a “fluorapatite” structure. This new structure is much more resistant to acids produced by cavity-causing bacteria.<\/span><\/p>

    Especially in children with a high risk of cavities, performing Fluoride Application every 3 or 6 months strengthens the tooth enamel and significantly prevents cavity formation. K\u0131rklareli Dental Clinic Atlas Sea Dental physicians determine the frequency of topical Fluoride Application according to the child’s age and cavity risk group and also inform parents about fluoride toothpastes used at home.<\/span><\/p>

    1. Fissure Sealant<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>

      There are thin grooves and pits called “fissures” on the chewing surfaces of molars. These areas are so narrow that toothbrush bristles cannot reach here, and food residues accumulate, causing cavities. The fissure sealant process is the sealing of these grooves with a fluid filling material. This completely painless procedure, which does not require anesthesia, is one of the most effective preventive methods among Children’s Dental Treatments.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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      Restorative Treatments and Caries Management\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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      In children, the enamel layer is thinner and has higher organic content compared to adults. Therefore, Dental Caries progresses much faster in children and can reach the tooth nerve (pulp) in a short time, causing pain.<\/span><\/p>

      Early Childhood Caries (Baby Bottle Tooth Decay)<\/strong><\/p>

      It is a widespread Dental Caries picture that usually starts in the upper front teeth as a result of night feeding (honey\/sugary milk, fruit juice) and insufficient cleaning. If not intervened, the infection deepens, teeth break, and the child’s nutrition is impaired. In treatment, filling, pulpotomy (partial root canal treatment), or full root canal treatment is applied depending on the condition of the tooth. New generation compomer fillings used in Dental Caries treatment both chemically bond to the tooth tissue and help prevent the tooth from decaying again by releasing fluoride.<\/span><\/p>

      Root Canal Treatment and Pulpotomy in Children<\/strong><\/p>

      When the infection reaches the nerve tissue in primary teeth, root canal treatment is applied to keep the tooth in the mouth instead of extracting it. Unlike permanent teeth, “resorbable” (dissolvable) root canal filling materials are used in primary tooth root canal treatment. Thus, as the permanent tooth coming from below melts the root, the root canal filling also melts, and the natural shedding process is not prevented. Atlas Sea Dental physicians may prefer “Pulpotomy” treatment, which removes only the nerve in the upper part and leaves the nerve in the root alive, in cases where the infection is only in the crown part.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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      Digital Dentistry and Its Place in Pedodontics\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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      The development of technology has revolutionized treatment comfort for pediatric patients as well as adults. As stated in the provided resources (Coastal Dental Care, FDI World Dental, etc.), digital dentistry accelerates and facilitates diagnosis, planning, and treatment processes. Especially when it comes to Children’s Dental Treatments, digitalization provides the following advantages:<\/span><\/p>

      1. Digital Impressions (Intraoral Scanners):<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>

        In the traditional method, large trays and dough-like materials (alginate) were placed in the mouth to take impressions from children. This situation caused gag reflex and fear in children. Thanks to digital scanners (camera-like tips), the inside of the mouth is scanned in seconds. It does not create a feeling of nausea, it is fast, and children adapt to the process more easily when they see their own teeth in color on the screen. K\u0131rklareli Dental Clinic Atlas Sea Dental prioritizes the comfort of tiny patients by using digital workflows.<\/span><\/p>

        1. Low Radiation Imaging:<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>

          Children are more sensitive to radiation than adults. Digital radiography systems emit 70-80% less radiation compared to traditional films and reflect the image to the screen instantly. In this way, the waiting time for diagnosis is eliminated.<\/span><\/p>

          1. Single Visit Treatment (CAD\/CAM):<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>

            Children’s sitting times (tolerances) in the chair are limited. CAD\/CAM technology (Computer-Aided Design\/Manufacturing) allows fillings or veneers to be designed and produced in a single session. The child does not need to come to the clinic repeatedly, and the treatment process is shortened.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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            Early Tooth Loss and Space Maintainers<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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            If a primary tooth has to be extracted long before its falling time due to trauma or advanced infection, a serious problem arises: Loss of space. Neighboring teeth tip towards the gap and close the place of the permanent tooth that will come from below. This situation leads to serious orthodontic deteriorations (crowding, impacted teeth) in the future.<\/span><\/p>

            Appliances called Space Maintainers are used to prevent this problem.<\/span><\/p>