Oral pathology is a dental speciality that deals with identifying and managing problems or diseases affecting oral health.
If you’re experiencing any abnormalities or changes in your oral health, we can provide biopsies or specialised exams to help find out what’s going on. We usually provide the information and results to your referring dentist or professional so they can create a treatment plan for your future care.
Dental implants involve replacing the natural root of a tooth with a metal screw in order to fix an artificial tooth permanently in place. We know that doesn’t sound very nice, but the benefit is a long-lasting solution that can be cared for mainly like the rest of your teeth and IV sedation is an option to make the procedure more manageable.
A dental bridge or dentures, on the other hand, rely on surrounding teeth to hold the artificial tooth in place. It is less permanent and will need replacing sooner. We highly recommend implants to most patients because of their durability and natural ease
At your consultation, we’ll take discuss whether dental implants are the right choice for you. We’ll also take radiographs if necessary to look for any potential complications that might impede the implant. To ensure you’re comfortable with the recommended procedure, we’ll also discuss:
Not necessarily. We accept private bookings as well as referrals. Also, if you have been referred elsewhere by your dentist, you can choose to book in with us instead.
Sedation is completely optional. However, most patients prefer it as it makes unpleasant procedures far more manageable. Whether you opt for sedation or not we will inject a local anaesthetic to numb the area we're working on.And if you choose not to have sedation, we’ll also numb the area with ointment before injecting the local anaesthetic for an almost pain-free experience.
In short, no. Traditional dentures rest on top of the gums and a bridge is fixed to the surrounding teeth. A dental implant, on the other hand, is secured by an artificial tooth root in the jawbone. This makes it a more natural and long-lasting option for many situations. Occasionally traditional dentures or bridges are a better solution, but we will discuss these options with you based on your situation.
