DRSA offers state of the art dental cosmetic surgery. The following dental procedures are available:
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Dental Implants
Dental Veneers
Dental Crowns
Dental Bridges
Tooth Whitening / Bleaching
Dentures
Holistic Dentistry
Surgical and non-surgical procedures:
Although we specialise in dentistry, we also offer the following surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures:
Surgical Procedures
Non-Surgical Procedures
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Dental Implants
Dental implants are titanium posts that are placed in the jawbone to function similarly to a natural tooth root. This procedure is categorised as a form of prosthetic or artificial replacement dentistry, but is also considered to be cosmetic dentistry.
Although there are numerous restorative options for missing teeth, implants have proven to be the most effective and durable. Dental implants are usually the best treatment option to restore the functioning of the teeth and supporting structures.
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Implant treatment is a technical and complex form of dentistry, and not all dentists have received appropriate training. If this is the case with your dentist, you would be referred to a specialist for this procedure.
After the fitting of the implant, a waiting period is necessary before the permanent crown can be inserted. Depending on bone density, this waiting period could last between 7 days and 3-4 months.
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Dental veneers are designed to cover the front surface of the teeth in order to improve their appearance. They are wafer-thin, custom-made shells of tooth-porcelain white material, bonded to the front of the teeth to change their colour, shape and size.
Veneers are made of porcelain or resin composite materials. They are used to repair teeth that are uneven, irregularly shaped, with gaps, or teeth that have become discoloured, worn down, chipped or broken.
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Dental Crowns
Dental crowns, also known as ‘caps’, restore the function of damaged teeth. Crowns can be used to protect a cracked tooth, recover the use of a tooth with excessive decay, or replace a pre-existing crown. A dental crown encases a distressed tooth with a custom-designed material. |
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Dental Bridges
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Dental bridges literally bridge the gap created by one or more missing teeth. A bridge is made up of two crowns for the teeth on either side of the gap. These two teeth are known as abutment teeth, with a false tooth or teeth in between. A dental bridge is made from gold, alloys, porcelain or a combination of these materials. |
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Tooth Whitening / Bleaching
Tooth whitening is the most commonly recommended cosmetic dentistry procedure. Teeth often become stained as a result of smoking, eating certain foods, drinks such as coffee, tea, and red wine, or poor oral hygiene. There are numerous techniques used to whiten teeth, but the quickest and most effective method is the surgery-based procedure. |
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Dentures
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The advent of implantology has revolutionised fixed and removable prosthetic dentistry treatment. It has also increased the cost of treatment. Where expense is not a consideration, appropriate treatment solutions are possible. Removable prosthetics still rely on extensive denture manufacturing knowledge and experience. Because of the current emphasis on prevention of and education about tooth and gum disease, it is no longer necessary to perform as many tooth extractions as it once was. |
| Those living in affluent societies today rarely need removable dentures. There are, however, still some people who require removable dentures, but not many dentists with the necessary experience to carry out such treatment. A satisfactory treatment solution is more likely to be found if cost is not an issue. |
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Holistic Dentistry
Holistic dentistry is a discipline of dentistry that emphasises the impact of oral health on overall health. It recognises that dental procedures and materials used can have both positive and negative effects. Holistic dentists use the least invasive procedures and the most biocompatible dental materials and techniques available. |
