Types of Dental Specialists in Indonesia and What They Do
Many people go straight to a general dentist, but Indonesia and Jakarta have several dental specialist branches worth knowing. Here is what each one does.
A dentist is a doctor who specializes in the health of the teeth and mouth. Because of that expertise, many people go straight to a dentist whenever they have a dental complaint. Yet there are several dental specialist branches, in Jakarta and elsewhere in Indonesia, that are worth knowing about. Read on for the details.
Dental Specialty Categories
- Oral Medicine Specialist, Sp. PM
This specialist focuses on diseases of the teeth and mouth in more specific terms. The conditions this doctor treats range from bacterial, viral or fungal infections in the mouth, to oral and tongue cancer and severe canker sores. Besides providing treatment, an oral medicine specialist can also refer patients to an oral surgeon.
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- Dental Conservation Specialist, Sp. KG
A dental conservation specialist is also known as an endodontist. This expert handles the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of problems with the pulp and the roots of the teeth. If you have a problem such as a root canal infection, a pulp polyp or pulpitis, your general dentist will refer you to an endodontist.
- Pediatric Dentistry Specialist, Sp. KGA
You should also know that dentists in Jakarta and across Indonesia include specialists who focus on babies, children and teenagers. If your child has a lost tooth, a cavity, crooked teeth or a dental infection, this is the specialist you will be advised to see.
- Oral Surgery Specialist, Sp. BM
To earn this title, a dentist must complete about 6 years of oral surgery training. If you have a problem with your tongue, gums, mouth or teeth that requires surgery, you will be referred to an oral surgeon. Procedures can include reconstructive surgery, tumor removal, cleft lip repair and treatment of mouth infections.
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- Orthodontist or Orthodontic Specialist, Sp. Ort
This specialist is generally associated with the appearance of the teeth, since an orthodontist can diagnose and correct teeth that are not neatly aligned, whether from malocclusion or a congenital abnormality. Orthodontists are especially skilled at fitting and caring for braces, which leaves the teeth straighter.
- Prosthodontics Specialist, Sp. Pros
A dentist in Jakarta or another city with this specialty is highly skilled at fitting dentures. This doctor also places dental crowns and implants. If your situation calls for dentures, you can visit this specialist.
Those are some of the dental specialists you should know about for treating a range of conditions involving the teeth and mouth. At OMDC, you can find experienced specialists ready to help you, and the services on offer are very comprehensive.
