A composite (tooth colored) filling is used to repair a tooth that is affected by decay, cracks, fractures, etc. The decayed or affected portion of the tooth is removed and then filled with a composite filling. Composites set by curing it with blue UV light. Composites are also used for cosmetic improvements of the smile by changing the color of the teeth or reshaping disfigured teeth. Composite fillings are available in different shades to match the color of the teeth as closely as possible. Hence they provide a very good aesthetics. They stick to the tooth and hence need minimal…

Dental veneers or laminates are wafer-thin, custom-made shells of tooth-colored materials designed to cover the front surface of teeth to improve your appearance. These shells are bonded to the front of the teeth for changing their color, shape, size, or length. Dental veneers can be made from porcelain or from resin composite materials. There are other materials also available like thineers,lumineers and componeers. This requires minimal tooth preparation. This can be used in areas which require minimum retention and abutment is healthy. They are used in case of discolourations due to fluorosis, tetracycline stains etc., corrections of enamel hypoplasia, hypocalcifications,…

Replacement of missing teeth can be done with fixed or removable prosthesis. Fixed Prosthesis Includes 1.  Crowns And Bridges 2.  Implants Crowns And Bridges Bridges and crowns are fixed prosthetic devices that are cemented onto existing teeth or implants. Crowns Crowns are used most commonly to entirely cover a damaged tooth or cover an implant. The primary function is to protect the underlying tooth and restore form, function and aesthetics. There are temporary crowns which are made of acrylic. There are permanent crowns made of different materials like white metal(co-cr), porcelain fused to metal (ceramic), Zirconia, Bruxzir etc. They are…

Tooth jewellery is for all patients who want a dazzling smile. The advantages of it being a temporary, painless procedure and it do not involve any invasive treatment on the tooth like drilling holes. Tooth jewellery is a procedure in which an artificial gem is stuck on the tooth using composite material. It adds sparkle to your smile! Tooth jewellery is gaining popularity amongst the youth for it being a very simple, temporary and non invasive procedure.

Botox is commonly used for smoothing of facial wrinkles. Botox has important clinical uses as an adjunct in TMJ and bruxism cases, and for patients with chronic TMJ and facial pain. Botox is also used to complement esthetic dentistry cases, as a minimally invasive alternative to surgically treating high lip line cases, denture patients who have trouble adjusting to new dentures, lip augmentation, and has uses in orthodontic cases where retraining of the facial muscles is necessary. No other healthcare provider has the capability to help patients in so many areas as do dentists. Dermal fillers are commonly used to add…