New methods

Although new therapies, medical devices and drugs are constantly occurring in dentistry, it is still only a few who have the scientific roots as needed to ensure the patient is high safety and predictability of the outcome. Within the periodontal area, it is still thorough mechanical cleaning of the root surfaces of tartar and plaque combined with surgical stripping and removal of inflamed gums that apply. Isolated medicaments such as antibiotics, gels and Emdogain, a bone-stimulating drugs, which can provide a positive support efficacy in selected teeth. However, it is no miracle cure, but may be used with great discernment.

Lasers are devices that are increasingly being launched for several different applications in dentistry. Whether the laser itself provides a better cure for example when it is used for cleaning of periodontal pockets do not have yet enough scientific evidence.

In implant dentistry, it is still Brånemark method is the most proven and documented. In its modified form, it means today that self-tapping implants (fixtures) with irregular surfaces are placed in predrilled seats in the leg, covered with mucous membrane and left to heal for at least 8 weeks. After that, the new crowns and bridges made. Methods in which the implants and bridges / crowns are placed in one hour that day is still new and lacks the conventional method, long follow-up why the predictability of a successful outcome is uncertain. Since this method also requires weeks of preparation, it is doubtful whether the patient ultimately save time, despite the increased risk.