Root canal treatment, also known as endodontic treatment, is a dental procedure in which the diseased or damaged pulp (core) of a tooth is removed and the inside areas (the pulp chamber and root canals) are filled and sealed. Once the tooth is sufficiently cleaned out and as sterile as possible, More
A denture is a removable replacement for missing teeth and surrounding tissues. Two types of dentures are available - complete and partial dentures. Complete dentures are used when all the teeth are missing, while partial dentures are used when some natural teeth remain.More
If you have been told you have periodontal (gum) disease, you're not alone. Many adults world over currently have some form of the disease. Periodontal diseases range from simple gum inflammation to serious diseases that result in major damage to the soft tissue and bone that support the teeth.More
Veneers are ultra-thin shells of ceramic (porcelain) or a composite resin material, which are bonded to the front of teeth. This procedure requires little or no anaesthesia and can be the ideal choice for improving the appearance of the front teeth. Veneers are placed to mask discolorations,More
A dental crown or a tooth crown is a tooth-shaped "dental cap" that is placed over a tooth. Dental crown procedures restore a tooth's shape and size, strength, and/or improve its appearance. Crowns encase the entire visible portion of a tooth from top of tooth to the gum line.More
A dental bridge or a tooth bridge (also called pontic) is a custom-made false tooth or a tooth that is permanently placed between two healthy teeth, filling in the area left by a missing tooth or teeth. The bridge is held in place by porcelain crowns placed on the healthy teeth on each side of space to be filled.More
Orofacial clefts are birth defects in which there is an opening in the lip and/or palate (roof of the mouth) that is caused by incomplete development during early foetal formation. Cleft lip and cleft palate occurs when parts of the lip or palate do not completely fuse together...More
Facial scars can be a result of various causes, for instance, accidental injuries, skin conditions like acne and chicken pox, or even oral and maxillofacial surgery procedures done earlier. Since scars on the face are easily noticeable they can lead to lower self confidence...More
Many people are unhappy with their nose's size or shape, perhaps it is large or crooked or maybe you feel it just does not fit in with the rest of your facial features. Nose correction surgery or nose reshaping is also often referred to as nose job surgery or Rhinoplasty...More
Dental Implants have changed the face of dentistry over the last 25 years. A dental implant is an artificial tooth root that a dentist places into your jaw to hold a replacement tooth or bridge. Dental implants are an ideal option for people in good general oral health who have lost a tooth...More