NEWS - NOTHING BUT THE TOOTH - Treatments - PAGE 9

Our case of the month for March involves a full transformation of the entire mouth. The treatment involved planning using Insignia. What is Insignia? Well, this is a fantastic software platform that allows us to plan the best possible teeth positions for each case in very fine detail. We can then produce dental braces which are bespoke for your teeth including the orthodontic wires and a treatment plan which is finely tuned to produce the best end result in the quickest time frame. Our case shows how beau… READ MORE

Dental implants are the very best method to replace missing teeth. Long term studies have shown that properly planned, carefully placed and well maintained dental implants can last decades. This is not true for the old methods of replacing teeth such as bridges and dentures. Here's why:1. Did you know that a dental bridge often involves cutting down healthy tooth/teeth to replace the missing tooth? 2. Did you know that when a healthy tooth is cut down, there is a 20% chance that that tooth will die in the … READ MORE

We have invested in the very latest technology- the Waterlase i Plus 2.0. With this amazing dental laser we are able to provide drill free dentistry. Yes, that is correct; dentistry without drilling! Due to the incredible properties of the laser, almost 80% of dental filling cases can be treated without any anaesthetic- so no needles! However, there is more to the laser than simply replacing the dental drill. We can perform all soft tissue procedures using the laser meaning that the traditional scalpels … READ MORE

One of our favourite techniques is the Social 6 lingual brace. This is a great technique for the cosmetic improvement of the front 4 upper or lower teeth. The brace is placed on the inside of the teeth, making this a truly INVISIBLE brace.The treatment times are often very quick, making this a short term treatment. So if you cannot stand the thought of metal train track brackets, using aligners (such as Invisalign) for 20-22 hours of the day, and you simply want to straighten your front 4 teeth, the Social… READ MORE

Our case of the month for August is one involving cosmetic bonding. In this case, the edges of the central front teeth were worn, chipped and almost transparent.Cosmetic bonding is a technique that can repair fractured, uneven, chipped and spaced teeth using a non invasive adhesive process. There is virtually no drilling required, no need for needles and no pain! What's more is that we have recently improved our bonding process using fluid abrasion. The bond strength using fluid abrasion prior to co… READ MORE

As you will be aware, dental implants are the best way to replace missing teeth. Whether you are missing one, several or all of your teeth, dental implants can help. In the past, dental implant crowns (the actual tooth replacement) was a combination of a titanium abutment (screwed into the implant) and a porcelain fused to metal crown. This was fine and provided a perfectly good, robust result. However, for front teeth especially, the aesthetics of such restorations were possibly not great. Today, we are … READ MORE

Are you missing teeth? One tooth? Several teeth? All missing teeth? If so we can help. Dr Nissit Patel has over ten years experience of placing and restoring dental implants using only the best systems available. Dental implants are the best way to replace missing teeth and finding the right dentist to provide the treatment is vital. If you would like to discuss dental implant treatment with Dr Nissit Patel please do not hesitate to contact us. Tel 0207 7311162 e info@progressivedentistry.co.uk… READ MORE

Dental implants are widely recognised as the best alternative to natural teeth. Implants can be used for single, multiple or all missing teeth. In this article, we would like to discuss the treatment called All on 4, which is designed to replace all missing teeth. The concept is simple. If you are missing all of your teeth on the upper, lower or both jaws then 4 dental implants on the upper and lower jaws can act as the anchors to replace the missing teeth.There is a great deal of planning involved and the… READ MORE

Our case of the month for June is a short term orthodontic treatment (STO) to correct the upper teeth. STO has become extremely popular as a cosmetic dental option due to the non-invasive approach and the speed of treatment. In the past, traditional cosmetic dental treatments involved cutting down the teeth for veneers or crowns. Orthodontic treatment would often take 18-24 months, However, although there is a still a place for these treatments, there are alternative options. Please take a look at our be… 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