Dentistry involves such disciplines as oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics and clinical dentistry, for instance.
Specialist dentists have specialized in one of the specializations in dentistry:
- Specialist dentist in oral and maxillofacial surgery
- Specialist dentist in orthodontics
- Specialist dentist in clinical dentistry
- Specialist dentist in dental diagnostics
- Dental specialist for children and adolescents (pedodontist)
Dental specialists specialised in oral and maxillofacial surgery
Common procedures performed by dental specialists specialised in oral and maxillofacial surgery include:
- tooth extraction
- cyst removal
- replacement of missing teeth
- treatment of developmental disturbances in the jaw and
- accidents
Dental specialists specialised in orthodontics
Dental specialists specialised in orthodontics perform orthodontic treatments, which are aimed to correct:
- curved teeth
- dental crowding and
- other problems in occlusion.
Specialists specialised in clinical dentistry
Specialists specialised in clinical dentistry offer, for example, the following services:
- dental care for children
- prosthetics
- occlusal physiology
- root canal treatment
- cariology
- periodontology aimed to treat disorders of the supporting structures of teeth.
Specialists specialised in dental diagnostics
The disciplines of specialists specialised in dental diagnostics include, for example:
- oral radiology and
- oral pathology.
You can book an appointment with a specialist dentist if you need, for example, orthodontic treatment or if you have missing teeth. The general dentist always refers, if necessary, to the specialist dentist's reception.
Book an appointment with a specialist dentist through Mehiläinen's appointment booking service or by calling customer service at 010 273 8000.
