GENERAL DENTAL SERVICES
TEETH CLEANING/SCALING
Scaling and root planing is the type of deep cleaning above and below the gum line to treat gum disease.
Scaling is the procedure in which plaque and calculus/ tartar is removed near the gum line.
Root planing is the procedure where the plaque and calculus is cleaned from the root for the gums to reattach to the teeth.
Dental scaling and root planing is necessary for patients with high risk periodontal disease. If the plaque and calculus is left untreated, it may lead to chronic periodontal disease which can lead to Bone and tissue loss, tooth mobility and tooth loss
DENTAL FILLINGS
Dental fillings are type of restorative treatment to repair cavities, cracks or any minor chipping of the teeth.
Dental fillings help in preventing further damage to the tooth. They help in preserving the tooth structure, and restores chewing function.
TOOTH COLORED FILLINGS
Tooth coloured fillings / White fillings / Composite fillings are restorative material that restores a decayed or fractured tooth with a natural appearance.
Advantage of these Composite fillings is that it requires removal of only the damaged portion of the tooth leaving the healthy portion behind as it has the ability to bond to the teeth chemically.
It is quick, long lasting and gives a natural appearance to the tooth.
INLAYS AND ONLAYS
Inlays are indirect restoration that is placed for a larger cavity. They are processed in laboratory according to the shape of the cavity and it is more durable and does not shrink or stain.
Onlays are indirect restorations which cover larger surface of the tooth involving one or more cusps. They are similar to inlays in durability and other properties.
ROOT CANAL TREATMENT
Root canal treatment is a procedure to remove infected and inflamed pulp inside the tooth, and is carefully cleaned, disinfected and then sealed.
It is done to eliminate bacteria from the tooth, prevent reinfection and to save the natural tooth.
Saving the natural tooth with root canal has benefits of
- Efficient chewing
- Natural appearance
- Protects teeth
TOOTH EXTRACTIONS/
TOOTH REMOVAL
Inlays are indirect restoration that is placed for a larger cavity. They are processed in laboratory according to the shape of the cavity and it is more durable and does not shrink or stain.
Onlays are indirect restorations which cover larger surface of the tooth involving one or more cusps. They are similar to inlays in durability and other properties.
WISDOM TOOTH REMOVAL
Wisdom tooth extraction or removal is a minor surgical procedure where the third molars (wisdom tooth) are removed under local anaesthesia.
Most commonly the third molars does not have adequate space to occlusion, so they become impacted. These impacted third molars can cause pain, infection, food lodgement or swelling, thus we advise removal of wisdom tooth.
DENTAL CROWN AND BRIDGES
Dental crown is a tooth shaped cap that is placed over a decayed , fractured or worn out tooth after filling or root canal treatment.
Dental crown helps in
- Securing a root canal treated tooth
- Holding a dental bridge
- Protecting a weak tooth
- Restore broken or worned out tooth
There are many types of dental crown
- Metal crown
- PFM crowns ( Porcelain fused to Metal)
- All ceramic crown
- Resin crowns
Dental bridges replace one or more missing teeth. They utilise the adjacent teeth next to the missing teeth for anchorage.
