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What is the Extra Grip Brush Holder?
The Extra Grip Brush Holder is for use with all TePe toothbrushes.
Why would I need it?
The handle is for patients who have difficulty in holding a normal toothbrush handle. This includes arthritic and other conditions, which may produce a claw-like hand. It is also useful for children who find the fatter handle easier to use.
Does the toothbrush lock into the handle?
The toothbrush once put into the handle is very secure and will not come out during use.
What is resorption?
Resorption is a normal and natural process in which teeth "dissolve" away under pressure from adjacent teeth e.g. baby teeth roots disappear under pressure from the second teeth coming through.
How does resorption affect tooth development?
Occasionally Mother Nature makes a mistake and a permanent tooth damages another adjacent permanent tooth.
What are the symptoms?
A damaged tooth will become loose like a baby tooth.
What can be done to correct a Resorption problem?
If seen early on x-rays, the tooth causing trouble can be moved away with braces or even extracted. If the problem is not seen until later in the process the damaged tooth will usually be lost.
How long will the treatment take?
Each resorption case must be assessed individually as they are very complicated situations. Your Orthodontist will give you a guide estimate based on their examination.
Will there be any permanent damage?
Unfortunately the tooth or teeth with the damaged root(s) will usually be lost.
Is the treatment permanent, or will I need additional future treatment?
Any damaged teeth that are extracted will need to be replaced with a denture, bridge or implant.
Information, images and animated graphics courtesy of MEDiVision which is a UK company dedicated to patient communication systems for the dentistry. Practitioners can click here to read more or buy patient information systems for your clinic.
