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Treatments

Dental Implants

Implants are used to replace missing teeth. These titanium rods are placed securely within the surrounding bone tissue, crowns (single teeth) or bridges (multiple teeth) are then placed on top of these. Thus providing a permanent solution for missing teeth.

Our dentists have trained and work alongside some of the worlds leading implant dentists in Harley street, to provide you with the most comprehensive treatment options. We also provide access to a CT scan unit in Harley St, for patients with more complex cases. We also offer new Mini implants, and our prices start at a mere £1599 per tooth.

Whitening (bleaching)

Our two part whitening procedure involves the following:

• a) 1 hour in surgery POWER bleaching: whereby a highly concentrated hydrogen peroxide is brushed carefully onto the teeth and treated with a special concentrated light source. This treatment creates the most dramatic results.
• b) At home bleaching, using custom fitted bleaching trays: whereby a highly concentrated carbamide peroxide is carefully placed within the custom tray and worn over night by the patient. This allows the patient to subtly adjust the level of whitening to their individual preference.

Please not these highly concentrated bleaches can cause irritation to the surrounding gum tissue and should only be applied by a professional.

Treatments can last seven to ten years, depending on your habits. Ask your dentist to evaluate your smile and decide which treatment is best for you!

Veneers

Veneers are ultra-thin sculpted pieces of tooth-shaped porcelain that fit over the front of your teeth. They are wonderful for fixing teeth that are significantly discolored, chipped, pitted, malformed, or crooked, or if you have unwanted spaces. In certain situations, a change in upper lip fullness and balance can be obtained by placing porcelain laminate veneers on your teeth.

Veneers are usually created in a dental laboratory from an impression taken in the dental office. During the first visit, the teeth are filed down a bit, impressions taken and are fitted with treatment temporaries while the veneers are being created at the lab. A special shade matching appointment is arranged at our lab. Using state of the art techniques the perfect shade is decided upon between the lab technician and yourself. The veneers are then created, luted on, and polished to form a natural, aesthetic smile. Veneers are stronger and have a longer life than bonding, but the process requires more time.

Inlays and Onlays

Inlays and onlays are used to replace your failing silver fillings. These restorations are usually made from composite resin material or porcelain, Once placed, they are virtually undetectable in the mouth, and they conserve much of your natural tooth structure.

For an inlay to be successful, it is best if the cavity involves only the occlusal surface (chewing surface) and one proximal surface (surface in between the teeth). The other proximal surface should be free of decay. An onlay, which is similar to an inlay, covers the entire proximal surface and protects the cusps from fracture. Treatment involves isolation of the tooth and removal of the old fillings under local anesthesia. Once your dentist makes an impression, the inlay/onlay is created from porcelain, gold, or composite resin material. The inlay/onlay is then cemented securely into place. Inlays and onlays usually take 2 appointments to complete. The onlay is the best alternative for covering larger surface restorations. An inlay/onlay looks exactly like the rest of the tooth, and is so durable that it doesn't need to be replaced for years.

TMD-Temporomandibular Joint Disorders

People who suffer from symptoms such as headaches, earaches, tenderness of the jaw muscles, or dull, aching facial pain may suffer from TMD-temporomandibular joint disorders. The muscles and joints may not function properly, resulting in cycles of pain and spasms. These disorders can have a variety of causes and, can be treated. You may also have a damaged jaw joint due to injury or disease. Since TMD symptoms (eg, tooth clenching or grinding, headaches, jaw pain or discomfort, clicking, grating, difficulty in closing your jaw) can lead to more serious conditions, early detection and treatment are important. No one treatment can resolve TMJ disorders completely, and treatment takes time to be effective.

Misalignment of the jaw can be corrected using different devices applied by your dentist or an orthodontist. Treatment is based on determining the underlying cause of the problem and correcting it, if possible Anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDS) can help to reduce inflammation in the jaw. Muscle spasms or muscle tension may be relieved by using moist heat packs on the affected area. A diet of soft foods is recommended. Biofeedback or relaxation exercises may also be effective.

Bonding

Composite bonding is the most versatile and effective way to aesthetically restore your smile. Composite materials are used to replace old unattractive fillings, change the color of your teeth, or reshape and recontour a less than ideal smile. Composite resin is a tooth-colored plastic mixture filled with glass (silicon dioxide). Composite fillings have a slightly higher rate of wear than your traditional silver fillings.

Most procedures take as little as 10 to 15 minutes per tooth, depending on how complicated your particular treatment may be. At your actual bonding appointment, the dentist will condition the surface of the tooth so the composite will adhere to it. Next, the dentist applies several layers of the bonding material onto the tooth, then uses a light source to set the material. The last step is shaping, smoothing, and polishing the surfaces. Daily hygiene may require more detailed flossing to clean edges at the gum line. As with your natural teeth, cosmetically bonded teeth may chip or stain. The procedure is painless and quick enough to be completed in one visit.

Crowns

Crown restorations are similar to veneers, because they too are attached to individual teeth. Crowns completely cover the tooth on all sides, helping to correct any problems that you might have with alignment. Crowns are used to repair teeth that have undergone root canals, have severe erosion, or extreme corrosion from silver amalgam fillings.. The use of crowns is essential in any situation that requires greater strength and aesthetics. Crowns are fabricated from ceramic or ceramic and metal, and mimic the adjacent teeth.

Having crowns applied takes two or three appointments so that your teeth can be prepared and impressions can be made. The impressions are used to fashion a porcelain crown that fits into the contour of the remaining teeth. While your permanent crowns are being created in a laboratory, you'll wear temporary crowns that maintain your appearance and ability to function. Often crowns are added to existing teeth to create better connecting surfaces for attachment of fixed bridges and partial dentures. As with all treatments, crown restorations require meticulous oral hygiene; proper brushing and flossing techniques are effective in eliminating plaque and bacteria. Crowns or caps can last the longest compared to other treatments depending on placement and forces placed on them.

Bridges

Bridges are useful as corrective measures after an accident or serious dental decay. These restorations-generally made of porcelain or a composite material- are used to replace missing teeth Bridges are a method by which to restore your bite and create a pleasant smile. It also takes a great deal of time to both prepare the area and affix the bridge once it comes back from the lab. Fixed bridges are placed on the neighboring teeth, so they span the site of the missing tooth. The bridge is fitted with ceramic teeth to replicate the missing teeth, to restore function, and aesthetics.

Implants are today's most predictable and beautiful way to restore missing teeth. Once completed they look and function as the teeth they replace.