Royal hobby
It is not for nothing that Peter I is called the first person who showed interest in dentistry and began to take care of dental health on a national scale. After his trip to Europe, he realized that this medical area should be developed, especially since by that time in Russia dental procedures were treated without much attention. It must be admitted that medicine itself was not very developed. As a rule, bloodletting was prescribed for diseases, which was considered practically a panacea for all ailments.
The Russian Tsar himself studied medical wisdom, and showed real talent in it. As biographers say, Peter almost always carried a pelican in his pocket. Here we are not talking about a bird, but about a special dental instrument.
Peter I treats his teeth (if anyone knows the author of this picture, write in the comments)
On the initiative of the Tsar, the Dutch doctor N. L. Bidloo was invited to Russia, and a hospital was opened. And if previously the majority of people resorted to the services of healers, now people began to show interest in official medicine.
In 1718, Peter opened a “tool hut” where medical instruments were made. What is noteworthy is that a separate set was also created for the king, which he used from time to time when treating his subjects.
John Collier "The Dentist"
Common methods of dental restoration
Minor defects in teeth are restored using veneers and onlays , which are glued to the front surface of the tooth, and it takes on its original appearance. To implement this method of restoring a tooth, a layer of enamel is removed from it, which is a disadvantage of this method.
Crowns are the most famous and common method of tooth restoration. A crown installed on a tooth protects it from further destruction and returns the tooth to its beautiful appearance.
Teeth can be restored using composite materials , which have different color shades, so you can choose a color that is as close as possible to the natural color of the tooth.
Artistic restoration of a tooth can return it to its original appearance.
The most reliable way to lose a tooth is to replace it with prosthetics . A prosthesis can be made for one tooth or for several teeth that violate the integrity of the dentition.
