A conventional dental implant is usually known as a “Two Piece” implant which consists of the root component and the tooth component in separate bits. The root component ( implant ) is placed into the jaw bone and to it is connected the tooth component ( abutment ). The abutment is then prepared or customized […]
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What are fillings? Fillings are used to treat cavities, repair cracked or broken teeth and teeth that have been worn down from misuse (such as from nail-biting or tooth grinding). The decayed portion of the tooth is removed and then the clear area is filled. When is a filling recommended? Aesthetic fillings are performed when
What is root canal treatment? Root canal treatment (also called ‘endodontics’) is needed when the blood or nerve supply of the tooth (called the ‘pulp’) is infected through decay or injury. You may not feel any pain in the early stages of the infection. In some cases your tooth could darken in colour, which may
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If the thought of seeing your dentist gives you chills, an anesthetic may be the solution. Sedation dentistry uses a combination of techniques, ranging from nitrous oxide or “laughing gas” to general anesthesia, to relax a patient during surgeries or otherwise uncomfortable appointments. For even the most severe dental phobias, there is no longer a
Dental inlays and onlays are restorations used to repair rear teeth with mild to moderate decay or cracked and fractured teeth that are not sufficiently damaged to need a crown. Ideal candidates for inlay or onlay work typically have too much damage or decay in the tooth structure to be successfully treated using a filling,
A bone graft procedure attempts to correct a deficiency or defect in a patient’s bone. This correction can be performed by using bone originating from the patient himself, or by using specific materials, called “bone substitutes”. Why are bone graft procedures needed ? Untreated gum (periodontal) diseases, extraction of a tooth, trauma, and various inflammations
A dental implant is an artificial tooth root that is placed into your jaw to hold a replacement tooth (crown), bridge or even an over-denture. Dental implants are made of pure titanium, a material that is completely bio-compatible (compatible with body tissues) and actually integrates with the surrounding bone and becomes part of the body.
