services

When the patient is ready and once we have arrived at a plan which fits their needs and expectations, we begin to restore their teeth to optimal function and aesthetics. This can be done all at once or over a period of time to suit the patient. We co-ordinate aspects of the work with the general dentist and, where necessary, other specialists such as periodontists, endodontists and orthodontists. That way we know each phase of treatment is being done by a highly qualified "interdisciplinary" team, reliant on each other for the final outcome. Janis and Yvonne actively engage in this process and have confidence in the people they bring to the team. They do not receive any financial incentive or benefit from making these referrals. If preferred, patients can always use the dental specialist of their, or their dentist's, own choice. Our patient coordinator Liz liaises with the patient, dentist and other specialists to ensure treatment is on track.

The prosthodontic reconstruction involves fillings, veneers, crowns, bridgework, dentures and implants, all aimed to ensure an optimal aesthetic and functional outcome. Janis and Yvonne regard the use of magnification and rubber dam for restorative and crown and bridge work as leading edge technology, essential to their delivery of high quality services.

magnification

 

Yvonne and Janis use powerful Leica M651 microscopes when doing their work, the same as the type used by eye surgeons when doing delicate eye operations. Defects that look minute under the naked eye or even with normal magnifying “loupes” suddenly look large and detailed under 10-16x magnification. Impressions studied at 40x magnification can reveal even the smallest defects, saving a multitude of problems later down the track.

 

dam

Patients who have had a root therapy would have already experienced the use of rubber dam. It’s a thin latex sheet stretched over the teeth to “dam” back the saliva, tongue and cheeks, protecting them and saving them from having to swallow water and debris associated with dental treatment. We use dam wherever we can. It only takes a few minutes to place and has many advantages:

  • Infection control
  • Safety against inhaling or swallowing dropped instruments
  • Protection against accidental drilling of the tongue, lips or cheeks
  • Ease of holding the mouth open
  • No need to swallow debris from drilling
  • Because it’s easier for the dentist to see and work, things usually turn out better, and faster!

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