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Services 


Clinical Procedures

R C T ( Root Canal Treatment) Crowns Bridges Tooth colored restorations front teeth Tooth colored restorations back teeth Treatment of Sensitive teeth Diastema Closure Veneers Tooth Whitening Scaling & Polishing Periodontal Treatment Tooth Jewellery

R C T (Root Canal Treatment)

In the past a badly infected tooth due to severe decay was doomed for extraction, nowadays, majority of these teeth can be salvaged by an Endodontist (Root canal treatment Specialist). Root canal treatment may be indicated if you have the following symptoms - Spontaneous pain or throbbing while biting. - Severe sensitivity to hot or cold foods. - Pain at night or in a laying down posture. - Abscess or swelling in the adjacent gums. Root canal treatment basically consists of removing the infected pulp tissues within the tooth, causing the pain, and filling the canal space with a biocompatible material called Gutta Percha, this is done after obtaining the correct root canal length using radiographs and shaping the canal space with special instruments, all this is done under local anesthesia and hence a painless procedure, usually done as a single visit or two visit procedure. The root Canal Treated tooth is then restored, following which a crown is recommended to prevent tooth fracture because the tooth tends to become brittle due to loss of moisture. Additional reinforcement such as root canal posts may be required during restoration, depending on the extent of damage to the tooth due to decay or fracture of the tooth. Sometimes when there has been long standing infection or abscess, there may be some soreness associated with the root canal visit. If this should turn out to be true, you will be given specific instructions to follow to minimize the discomfort. When an infection is present, it may be necessary to take an antibiotic. If pain should be present, analgesics may need to be prescribed.

Crowns

Crowns as the name suggest covers the tooth and gives strength to it, usually done following RCT to prevent tooth fracture and also in case of teeth which is broken down, Tooth needs to be prepared or shaped to receive the crown , different types of crowns are available. Metal fused ceramic Metal free ceramic The material of choice depends on the location, biting forces, aesthetic considerations, etc.

Bridges

When a tooth is missing or has been extracted previously, it is possible today to have the option of replacing it with an artificial tooth (an implant) or constructing a bridge, a restoration that occupies the space of the lost tooth by taking the support of the adjacent two natural teeth. With the advancements in the cosmetics, and innovations in the materials available today, this is a more economical option compared to an implant procedure.

Tooth Colored Restorations Back Teeth

We offer tooth colored restoration to make your teeth look their best, If you have unsightly silver fillings that are broken down or worn, why not replace them with natural appearing highly durable, comfortable tooth colored restorations, also called Composites. They are gently bonded to the teeth using special adhesives. They come in many tooth colors to match your smile perfectly. They blend well with the surrounding tooth structure and hence the filling appears invisible, these fillings are also very durable and last for many years.

Treatment Of Sensitive Teeth

Sensitivity of teeth is quite often seen in many people. Our teeth can be greatly affected by hot, cold, sweet, and sour food or drink. Over-enthusiastic brushing, recession of gums, gum disease (periodontitis) tooth wear etc can expose the soft, porous structure of the tooth (dentin), making it susceptible to external stimuli. Pain can be mild and tingly or sharp and intense. If these symptoms are present it is advisable to get the treatment done at the earliest before it gets serious and requiring elaborate treatment, if treated early, it may require only the use of desensitizing paste and also may require modification in brushing habits.

Diastema Closure

A diastema is a space between the front teeth. Diastemas are closed by orthodontics correction or with restorative materials. In case the space is too large orthodontic correction is recommended. If the space between the teeth is not very large, closure usually requires bonding of composite on the sides of the two adjacent teeth. Placement of composite onto one tooth can be done if proper tooth dimensions allow it.

Veneers / Smile Designing

Veneers are thin layer applied on to the tooth surface to provide whiter more attractive teeth in case of broken and discolored tooth which is not possible to be corrected through standard tooth whitening procedures, Materials available for Veneering. - Composite laminate veneering materials using layering technique. - Ceramic veneers.

Periodontal Treatment

Periodontal treatment is basically treatment related to the Gums, Patients suffering from swollen Gums , bleeding from the gums, pus discharge , foul odour Food impaction into the gum spaces also called periodontal pockets, gum recession, etc can be treated by our consultant Periodontist.

A dentist or dental hygienist provides this treatment by scraping and removing the plaque and tartar off of your teeth and root surfaces by scaling, and then smoothing away any roughness on the roots to prevent bacteria from gathering again

Tooth Jewellery (Brighten Up Your Smile)

We find a quite few of our patients are now interested in tooth jewellery , to add a sparkle to their smiles. We offer (SKYCE), tooth jewellery made of crystal glass. It is available in two different colors and sizes: "crystal" and "sapphire blue". It is a simple procedure and does not require any tooth grinding etc, as these tooth jewels are directly bonded onto the tooth, it is possible to remove it any time the individual feels like getting it removed later.

Dental Implants

Dental implants are metal posts or frames that are surgically positioned into the jawbone beneath your gums. Once in place, they allow your dentist to mount replacement teeth onto them.

Snap On Smile

Snap-On Smile is a patented, easy and painless way to obtain a beautiful smile.Snap-On Smile is an affordable and life-changing solution for people of all ages. Getting a Snap-On Smile simply requires two, short, painless visits with no drilling, no shots and no change in tooth structure.