Restorative Dental Work

Restorative Dental Work

Veneers
  • A veneer  is recommended when the surface of the tooth is discoloured, damaged or filled
  • A small amount of the outer surface of the tooth is prepared
  • The veneer is a shell type cover which is fitted to the  face of the tooth surface
Crowns
  • Crowns are used to replace teeth that are damaged through decay or trauma
  • They are made of porcelain or gold bonded to porcelain
  • A crown, sometimes known as a cap, as the crown fits over the prepared tooth -like a cap
  • A post may be fitted to the tooth canal and the crown ,in turn fitted to the post
Bridge
  • A bridge replaces a missing tooth  by useing the teeth on either side as a support
  • It is made of porcelain or gold bonded to porcelain
  • A bridge can be used to replace a single tooth or more
Implants
  • An implant replaces a missing tooth by placing a titanium fixture in the jaw
  • Once healing has taken place – 12 weeks approx – a crown is placed onto the fixture

Our Other Treatments

Restorative Dentistry

Restorative dentistry involves fixing missing or broken teeth, to restore their natural function.

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Dental Crown

A crown is cap that fits over the tooth and is permanently fixed onto a tooth.

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Dental Fillings

Fillings may be simple or complex. It depends on the site of the decay; front, back, or biting surface of tooth.

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Dental Hygienist

The hygienist is an integral part of the dental team and helps patients maintain good oral health.

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Dental Implants

A dental implant restores missing teeth to function
and appear just like natural teeth.

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Dentures

Dentures replace permanent teeth and can be a full or partial replacement.

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Endodontics

Endodontics is the treatment of a root canal where there is infection.

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Dental Examination

Full Oral check-up by the dentist that usually takes around 30 minutes.

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Orthodontics

The dental treatment to straighten teeth, resulting in better alignment and aesthetics

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