General Dentistry
Cosmetic fillings, Inlays, veneers, Crowns, Bridges, Implants, Tooth whitening, Bleaching.
Cosmetic fillings
Chipped edges and unsightly silver fillings can be restored using the latest cosmetic
filling materials.
Air Polishing
Air Polishing is an easy and effective method for the removal of surface stains and discolouration.
This treatment usually takes about 15 minutes to complete and it is pain free and harmless to teeth
(and the soft tissues around them). You will feel the difference immediately after the treatment.
Inlays
When the cavity is very large, an inlay is needed for strength. These can be constructed in
tooth-colored materials provided that the bite is not too heavy.
Bonding
This involves using composite filing material to mask defects and close spaces. The results
are instant, but be prepared to replace these restorations more frequently.
Veneers
These are thin porcelain surfaces which are bonded over the front tooth surface. Only
minimal tooth reduction is needed. They can be used to correct ageing smile lines, close
spaces and change the color of teeth.
Crowns (‘Caps’)
These are used when the tooth is heavily filled (or root filled) or when the bite is heavy.
Procera crowns and Inceram crowns have no metal. Their strength comes from a
sophisticated core of dense porcelain. These eliminate the dark line seen at the gum margin.
Bridges
Bridges are restorations designed to replace missing teeth. It involves reducing the size of
the adjacent teeth which act as supports. There is a limit to the length which can be bridged
and there needs to be a tooth support at each end for long term success.
Dentures
These can be full (whole arch or whole mouth) or partial (replacing one or several teeth).
All dentures are removable and have a tendency to move. To achieve stability, partial
dentures need to be clasped to the natural teeth. This can be unsightly. Precision attachments
can allow the denture to be attached without showing the clasps. Both partial and full
dentures can be made to appear quite natural using the latest artificial teeth and acrylic.
However, they are never an ideal substitute for natural tooth support or implants.
Implants
These are the ideal solution for replacing missing teeth or teeth needing extraction.
A titanium root is placed within the bone and allowed to integrate for 4-6 months. The crowns
are fixed to the artificial roots. During the healing phase, a temporary denture restores your
smile. The success rate for implants can be as high as 95%. Very few people experience
anything other than mild discomfort post-operatively. Usually the implants are placed using
local anesthetic to numb the jaw. Occasionally, a general anesthetic is needed to restore
missing bone using a soft bone.
Tooth whitening
Using the Zoom technology, together with a home kit, teeth can be whitened up to
eight shades.
Invisalign
See Orthodontics