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Scaling And Polishing Tooth Extraction Digital Xray Paediatric Dentistry Gingivectomy
Sedation Dentistry Dental Emergency Services Periodontal Treatment Oral Medicine

Restorative and Cosmetic Dentistry

Teeth Whitening Tooth Colour Restoration Root Canal Therapy Dental Bridges
Crowns Veneers Inlays and Onlays Dentures

Orthodontics And Dento-Facial Orthopaedics (Braces)

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Dental Implants

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Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery

Scaling and Polishing

It is the procedure used to remove dental deposits as well as polish the teeth surfaces with a fluoride containing prophylactic paste. This procedure is done gently, removing deposits without harming the teeth. Its main purpose is to leave the surfaces of your teeth clean and smooth, making it difficult for bacteria to stick to them.

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Extraction (Simple and Surgical)

Surgical extractions involve the removal of teeth that cannot be easily seen in the mouth, either because they have broken under the gum line or because they have not erupted fully amongst other reasons. Surgical extractions almost always require an incision and are usually done with local anesthesia. In some cases surgical extractions may require sedation or general anesthesia. In a surgical extraction the dentist may elevate the soft tissues covering the tooth and bone and may also remove some of the overlying and/or surrounding bone tissue with a drill. All this is to aid good access and easy removal of the tooth. After the removal, stitches are put in place. Analgesics are usually prescribed after surgical extractions.

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Root Canal Treatment

At the centre of each tooth is a collection of blood vessels and nerves known as the pulp. Infection of the pulp can be caused by trauma to the tooth, decay, cracks, or repeated dental work. This infection can then spread to form an abscess around the root tip. The infection inside the tooth's root (or root canal) builds up and eventually spreads into the bone at the end of the root canal to form a rounded area which can usually be seen on x-ray. The tooth becomes painful, tender to bite on, is particularly sensitive to heat and cold, or may have an obvious large cavity, which extends up to the nerve of the tooth, or may suddenly become dark in colour. Sometimes the infection spreads even more to form a swelling on the gum ('gumboil'), and at other times the face may become swollen. Sometimes the pulp of the tooth will die without causing any noticeable pain. A tooth whose pulp has been damaged can often be saved by carrying out a root canal treatment. This involves removing the injured pulp from within the tooth, cleaning, and then sealing the cavity. The procedure is usually done using local anaesthetic and may be completed in one or more visits depending on the treatment required. Upon completion of the RCT a final covering must be placed on the crown of the tooth which is known as a crown or veneer. This is necessary because, root filled teeth become more fragile, brittle, and commonly darkens. The crown fits around and protects the tooth from splitting.

Endodontic Surgery

In a few cases, root canal treatment alone cannot save the tooth. In such cases, endodontic surgery could be indicated. The most common endodontic surgery is root end resection with root end filling also known as apicectomy with retrograde filling. Often, the only alternative to surgery is extraction of the tooth. The extracted tooth must then be replaced with an implant, bridge, or removable partial denture to restore chewing function and to prevent adjacent teeth from shifting or drifting.

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Crowns

The crown of a tooth is the part which is visible in the mouth. A crown (or cap) is a type of dental restoration which, when cemented into place, fully covers the portion of the tooth that lies at and above the gum line. Crowns may also be used to protect the structure of a tooth that is fractured or broken down, and can be used in bridges and dentures. Crowns can also improve the appearance of misshapen or discoloured teeth. Crowns could be made of metal (a gold or other metal alloy), Porcelain, Zirconia, IPS Emax. The procedure begins with the removal of decayed or damaged areas of the tooth. Preparation time will depend on how damaged the tooth is and whether it needs to be built up with a filling first. Sometimes the tooth may need to be root filled first. In some cases, the crown is held in place by a peg (or post) in the root canal if a lot of the tooth is missing. Usually, preparing a tooth for a crown takes two visits. First, the surface of the existing tooth is reduced slightly and carefully prepared to form the foundation of the new crown. An impression is made of your teeth and used to create a crown that fits perfectly with your other teeth. A temporary crown is placed on the prepared tooth to protect it and keep you comfortable as the permanent crown is prepared. On your second visit, the temporary crown is removed and the permanent crown is cemented in place.

Bridges

Gaps left by missing teeth eventually cause the remaining teeth to rotate or shift into the empty spaces, resulting in an imbalance which can lead to discomfort in eating, gum diseases and other untoward conditions. A fixed bridge is one way of replacing a missing tooth and is indicated when there are strong teeth on both sides of a missing tooth space. These teeth, called abutments, serve as anchors for the bridge. Some bridges have crowns at each end. Others are fixed to the surface of the teeth next to the gap. As with crowns, you have a choice of materials for bridges-metal, porcelain, or sometimes a combination of metal and porcelain. The teeth can be matched to the colour and shape of your other teeth.

Inlay and Outlay

Inlays are similar to fillings but they are fabricated in the dental laboratory. Onlays are more extensive than inlays, covering one or more cusps. Onlays are sometimes called partial crowns. Inlays and onlays increase the strength of a tooth and are an alternative to crowns when the tooth damage is not extensive. They can be made of silver, gold alloys, porcelain, zirconia, Emax.

Cosmetic Dentistry/Veneers

Veneers are cosmetic restorations placed mainly on the anterior teeth. They are made of thin sheets of ceramic and then glued onto the teeth. Sometimes the teeth might require a little shaving down before they are placed

Dental Implants

For the replacement of missing teeth, dental implants are ideal because they are stable, permanent, and do not depend on neighbouring teeth for support. Implants serve as the replacement for the root portion of a missing natural tooth, and can be made from several different types of metallic and bone-like ceramic materials that are compatible with body tissue, and resemble real teeth. With an implant, you will be able to eat virtually anything and you will be able to smile with confidence, knowing that your smile will remain natural. There are two stages associated with dental implants. During the first stage the implant is placed in the bone. The procedure lasts less than an hour and is done with local anaesthesia. The implant is then allowed to heal with the bone over a period of about two to three months, a process known as osteo-integration. The second stage or the restorative stage involves placing a crown/bridge/denture over the implant. At Odontoville, we use The Bicon Implant System. Bicon implants are made from surgical-grade titanium alloy (making it compatible with body tissues), and have a unique 1.5* locking taper implant to abutment connection which has definitively proven to be bacterially sealed.

Paediatric Dental Services

The most important role your dentist can play in your child's life is that of preventive dentistry. Beginning dental visits early is the key to success, as it helps and assists us in identifying and protecting against potential problems before they become serious. After a thorough examination by the dentist to detect any potential problem areas, diet counselling, topical fluoride application, pit and fissure sealants, and preventive restorations are some of the forms of treatment available to your child at Odontoville.

Dental Imaging

To aid with diagnosis and treatment planning, the following intra-oral x-rays are available: periapical, bitewing, occlusal. With the aid of our newly acquired digital panoramic dental x-ray machine, the following extra-oral x-rays are also available: panoramic, cephalometric, TMJ, and sinus views.

Complete and Partial Dentures

When teeth are missing, the remaining teeth can change position, drifting and shifting into the gap left behind and putting you at a risk of tooth decay and gum disease. Sometimes physiological, economic or aesthetic limitations favour a removable appliance rather than an implant or a fixed bridge. A removable partial denture fills in the space created by missing teeth. It is usually used when the space without teeth is too large for a bridge, or there are no teeth on the sides of the gap, or for economic reasons (dentures are cheap). There are two types of removable partial dentures: acrylic dentures and metallic dentures. The metallic dentures metal framework for rigidity, are called CAST partial dentures and are much better and expensive. In the instance when a person has had all of their teeth removed, complete dentures are made for the person to wear. When the teeth are removed, residual ridges of bone are left on the upper and lower jaws. Complete dentures are made on these ridges and help to improve speech and prevent a sagging face by providing support for lips and cheeks.

Tooth Whitening

Many things we do on a regular basis can contribute to stained teeth, such as drinking coffee, tea, cola and red wine, red fruit juices and even beer. Foods with heavy pigments like cherries, carrots, curry, and soy sauce can linger on the teeth and cause them to stain. Smoking or chewing tobacco will also stain the teeth. Teeth changes with age, and it is normal for a person's teeth to darken with age. The good news about external staining is that they respond well to various whitening methods. Whitening can put the brilliance back in your smile. At Odontoville, we have two major whitening methods: in office whitening & at home whitening

At Home whitening

As a second option, we provide Take-Home Custom Trays. This method of whitening is designed to fit your schedule. You have the choice of whitening during the day or overnight, whichever works best for you. We create custom fabricated trays made just for you from a mould of your teeth and show you how to apply the whitening gel at home. Whitening by this method takes a period of two weeks. For best results, it is recommended that you start by doing an in office whitening session and get the trays for touch up whitening at home.

Orthodontics and Dento-facial Orthopaedics

This is the branch of dentistry that deals with the rearrangement or realignment of teeth. Orthodontists also have specialized training in dealing with facial abnormalities and disorders of the jaw. Odontoville's orthodontic clinic provides treatment using both removable and fixed appliances called braces. Braces are worn to straighten the teeth. Braces that are fixed to teeth and only removed when the teeth reach the correct position are called "fixed braces", and other braces that can be taken out of the mouth to be cleaned are called "removable braces".

Fixed braces: These are commonly known as train tracks and are one of the most effective ways of straightening teeth. They could be metal fixed braces, gold fixed braces, or ceramic fixed braces.

Lingual Braces: These braces are also fixed but are invisible when you smile because they are attached to the back of the teeth (on the insides of the teeth).

Invisalign: This is the invisible way to straighten teeth. Invisalign uses 3-D computer imaging technology to create a series of custom-made, nearly undetectable aligners. Whether your teeth are crowded, crooked, gapped, buck or have shifted since wearing braces, you'll have reason to smile. The final desired result of treatment can be demonstrated to you before treatment even starts. The Invisalign aligners are made from strong, very thin medical-grade plastic that make them virtually invisible when worn. Not only are they clear, they are also removable and very comfortable. You can take them out to clean your teeth, for a night out, or just to eat dinner. There is no need to hide with Invisalign.

Oral Medicine and Periodontology

While Periodontics is that field of dentistry which deals with conditions that affect the supporting structures of the teeth (soft tissue and bone), Oral Medicine focuses on the diagnosis and management of conditions which affect all of the soft tissues of the oral cavity.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMFS or OMS) specializes in surgery of the face, mouth, and jaws. It is an internationally recognized surgical specialty. Oral Surgery is a separate recognized speciality confined to surgery within the mouth