Metal Based partial Dentures are the actual removable partial denture that a dentist gives to his patient. A metal-based denture is one in which a portion of the denture body is made of a substantial metal casting rather than all plastic (acrylic resin). This procedure is usually done on the lower denture. There are two […]
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Discoloured Teeth
The tooth might get discoloured either from external stain or from internal staining. Causes of external staining can range from taking food, coloured drinks, smoking, bacteria etc. Whereas the internal staining of tooth might come from internal bleeding from trauma, caries, tetracycline staining, fluoride intake during intra uterine life or it can be genetics. The […]
White Fillings
A composite or Glass ionomer cents is considered under tooth coloured filling. It is used to repair a tooth that is affected by decay, cracks, fractures, etc. The decayed or affected portion of the tooth will be removed first with high speed hand piece and thus the cavity is prepared. After preparation of the cavity […]
Veneers
A dental veneer is normally made of porcelain. It can be shaped and sized to fit perfectly over the top of your existing tooth, and the colour can be matched to the teeth around it. When the veneer has been placed it will look completely natural. It starts by taking a mould of your mouth […]
Chipped Teeth
Our teeth are really strong, but with the many stresses and strains that they have to endure, they can chip, crack or break. Untreated cavities can cause a tooth to become brittle and break .Old, large amalgam fillings, where the remaining structure of the natural tooth can become brittle over a period of time and […]
Dental X-Ray – OPG (Orthopantomogram)
An OPG is a panoramic or wide view x-ray of the lower face, which displays all the teeth of the upper and lower jaw on a single film. It demonstrates the number, position and growth of all the teeth including those that have not yet surfaced or erupted. It is different from the small close […]