Dentistry is a branch of medicine that consists of the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity, commonly in the dentition but also the oral mucosa, and of adjacent and related structures and tissues, particularly in the maxillofacial (jaw and facial) area. Dentistry usually encompasses practices related to the oral cavity. According to the World Health Organization, oral diseases are major public health problems due to their high incidence and prevalence across the globe, with the disadvantaged affected more than other socio-economic groups. The majority of dental treatments are carried out to prevent or treat the two most common oral diseases which are dental caries (tooth decay) and periodontal disease (gum disease or pyorrhea). Common treatments involve the restoration of teeth, extraction or surgical removal of teeth, scaling and root planing and endodontic root canal treatment. Although primarily associated with teeth among the general public, the field of dentistry or dental medicine is not limited to teeth but includes other aspects of the craniofacial complex including the temporomandibular joint and other supporting, muscular, lymphatic, nervous, vascular, and anatomical structures. Dental Department at THQ Hospital Burewala is recently upgraded by revamping of building of dental department and including state of the art dental equipment to it.
Services
Enlisted below are the medical services ensured at Dental clinic of the hospital:
- Scaling
- Fillings
- Extraction
- RCT (Root Canal Therapy)
- IMF (Intra Maxillary Fixation)
- Minor Oral Surgeries
- Medico Legal Opinions
- Age Assessment
Machinery Available
Enlisted below are the equiments of the department:
- 03 New Dental Units of Belmont
- 03 New Digital Dental X-ray
- Hot Air Autoclave