NEWS - NOTHING BUT THE TOOTH - Case Studies - PAGE 5

Our case of the month for July involves the restoration of severe tooth wear using the Dahl technique.The Dahl TechniqueThe Dahl technique is a great concept for the treatment of localised tooth wear, especially on the front teeth. The concept involves potentially a number of methods but we prefer direct bonding. For example, if the upper front teeth are worn but there is no space to restore them, we may use the Dahl concept to restore them. Direct composite restorations are placed to restore the teeth to … READ MORE

Our case study today is on cosmetic bonding. For those of you who are unaware of the process of cosmetic bonding, here is a recap:1. It is a completely NON-invasive treatment for chipped, fractured, spaced and uneven teeth.2. It is additive i.e we bond to the natural tooth surface.3. There is no need for any drilling of the underlying tooth. 4. There is no need for any needles or injections.5. It is far more affordable than traditional treatments such as porcelain veneers.6. It is easy to maintain.7. It is … CONTINUE READING

Our case of the month for May is one involving tooth wear. Tooth wear is a very common problem caused buy a number of factors and usually a combination of them all. The most common cause is night time grinding or bruxism. This can be hugely damaging to teeth. Did you know that on average our teeth make contact for only about 10-20 minutes of the day. During night grinding, the average contact time is 4 hours! It does not take a rocket scientist to figure out this is far too much contact which will lead to … READ MORE

As we previously mentioned, our dentist Dr Veehar Malde has been shortlisted at the Aesthetic Dentistry Awards for the restorative case - full mouth. The case involved a highly complicated reconstruction of the lower arch in conjunction with restorative treatment on the upper teeth. Just take a look at the photos: This type of dentistry is complex and requires careful planning and communication with the laboratory. Dr Malde is passionate about dentistry and producing results that are biologically sou… READ MORE

Our case of the month for January is an amazing smile transformation using cosmetic braces. One of the most satisfying aspects of dentistry is the completion of a long journey and seeing the transformation that can be made. Our case is an amazing transformation. Initially, the overall alignment and bite was very much out of position. A great deal of deliberation and planning is required for such complex cases- there is no need to rush! Here are the before photographs: Smiling view before treatment The… READ MORE

We are now well into 2015 and what better way to start the year than taking the first steps to a new smile. Our preferred smile makeover is as simple as ABC: A is for alignment - straighten teeth using discreet or invisible braces B is for bleaching- whiten teeth using or brand new Philips LED whitening system C is for cosmetic bonding- create symmetry by bonding the latest cosmetic composites to uneven edges, short or fractured teeth This technique is totally NON INVASIVE! We do not need to drill your … READ MORE

Cosmetic dentistry has come a long way in recent years. Long gone are the days of teeth needing to be drilled to stumps for porcelain veneers or crowns to improve your smile. (In our opinion anyway!) We believe in and working with biology to produce stunning results that are natural, healthy, aesthetic and easy to maintain. An even greater advantage is that these treatments are cheaper than the conventional destructive techniques! What could be better? If you have chipped, uneven, worn, spaced or asymmetr… READ MORE

Our case of the month for October involves composite bonding of the lower front teeth which were heavily worn and using a principle called the Dahl technique. This technique is not very well known but it is fantastic method for treating worn down teeth where there is no space to restore them. For example, when your front teeth wear down due to grinding, acid erosion, bad habits (biting pens, nails etc), there is often little space to restore the teeth using conventional fillings. In the old days, the teeth… READ MORE

At Progressive Dentistry, we are advocates of non invasive treatment to produce the very best results. We believe that treatments kind to the teeth and gums will produce longer lasting, natural results yet still highly aesthetic. For example, this week in the Daily Mail, a double page spread on celebrities who have had their teeth done. This included Simon Cowell, Noel Gallagher, Cheryl Cole (sorry Fernandez Versini), Tom Cruise, David Bowie, Catherine Zeta Jones, Gordon Brown (yes, our ex Prime Minister),… READ MORE

Our case of the month for September is one which involves dental implants to replace missing back teeth. It is crucial to replace missing teeth at the back for a number of reasons. These involve: 1. To restore function. Without back teeth or molar teeth, it is very hard to chew food. 2. To prevent unwanted movement of the adjacent or opposing teeth. This could have a detrimental effect on the occlusion (bite) and cause major dental issues for the future. 3. To prevent the jaw bone from shrinking which can… READ MORE