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  Today due to advancements in dentistry, you can choose either traditional or implant supported dentures. What’s the difference between traditional dentures and implant supported dentures? The difference lies in the underportion of the dentures. For traditional dentures, it is smooth allowing it to fit on top of your gums while for implant supported dentures, the denture bases have round holes that snap onto the titanium implants placed into your jawbone. Why are implant supported dentures considered better? Implants act as anchor for your jawbone. In the absence of an anchor they begin to recede resulting into sagging facial features and jaw joint problems. Implant supported dentures support your face and minimise sagging and sunken cheeks. They clip onto the implants instead of sitting on top of the gums. This is much more comfortable. They can evenly distribute pressure on the gums, thus eradicating friction and denture discomfort. I

In case of moderate damage to your tooth, instead of fillings or full crown your dentist may recommend onlay or inlay. They are considered better alternatives to crown because they save more of the original tooth structure. What are Inlays and Onlays? They are indirect fillings or partial crowns which are fabricated in a dental laboratory and then bonded to the tooth. Inlay is placed when the cusp of the tooth (top structure of the rear teeth) is involved by decay or fracture whereas onlays repair the biting surfaces of teeth when one or more cusps are involved. Dental inlay is placed in the centre of the tooth whereas dental onlay is placed involving the inside and outer areas of the tooth. They can be of various types of materials like gold or tooth coloured fillings like ceramic or composites. Benefits: Precise size and shape of the involved section of the tooth Less contraction and accurate fit as compared to a filling Low chances of failure Increase

The maxillary sinus is a big hollow cavity above your upper teeth. The roots of your upper rear teeth are in close contact with your sinus. The presence of teeth keeps the maxillary sinus in place. The expanding sinus due to the absence of teeth destroys surrounding bone. In order to have dental implants in that region, you may need a sinus lift with bone graft. The graft helps to add back the lost bone height due to the expanded sinus. Procedure: We can either place dental implant on the same day as the sinus lift or within few months of the procedure. This decision will be taken by us after assessing the bone height. There are two main ways to do sinus lift with bone grafting: Direct Sinus Lift (Lateral Window Technique) Indirect Sinus Lift (Crestal Approach) The above two procedures should be carried out by an expert Implantologist. Call us today to know more. Dr. Shraddha Karkhanis BDS, MDS Periodontist & Oral Implantologist    

  Everything starts with small issues which when ignored lead to adverse problems!! A cavity involving the outermost layer of your tooth ie. the enamel causes no symptoms but as and when the decay progresses the symptoms increase. Therefore, early detection by routine visits to your dentist helps to prevent the further progression of the decay. When do you need Root Canal Treatment? When the cavity reaches the innermost layer of the tooth ie. the pulp, you may experience pain, sensitivity, swelling and difficulty eating food. At this point of time don’t hesitate to visit us. Sometimes in case of discoloured or chipped tooth or post trauma to the teeth or when you have large decay or dental fillings, it becomes necessary to get root canal treatment done. What is Root Canal Treatment? It is a procedure used to remove the infected material from the root canals. Steps involved: To assess the severity of damage, we will take X-ray of your tooth The tooth is first a

Gum disease is the consequence of accumulation of dental plaque (a thin film which forms over your teeth and oral surfaces) and tartar (calcified plaque). Good oral hygiene and effective professional scaling is responsible for eliminating and reducing the 'bad bacteria' in your mouth. Those areas which do not respond to professional scaling require the use of locally delivered antibiotic therapy or surgery. For a localised site of involvement we prefer the use of a local drug delivery whereas for a large span of involvement and extensive periodontal destruction, surgical mode of therapy is preferred. Various agents are available for administration of local drug delivery - fibres, chips, gels, microspheres, etc. These agents are resorbable and degrade at that site over a period of time.  Benefits: Drug is administered at a localised site in the oral cavity. Thus, side effects of systemic route of administration of the drug are prevented Once the drug is placed, continuou

The most profound and powerful facial expression of all is YOUR SMILE. But some dental problems can ruin your smile. Hyperpigmentation of gingiva (gums) can compromise the esthetics of an individual. Melanin pigment contributes to the normal colour of oral mucosa. It may be brown or black and is considered physiological. But in case too much is present, then it can affect your smile since it becomes visible during smiling and speaking. Depigmentation is a cosmetic procedure that can improve the look of your gums. It can help to lighten the dark spots on your gums by targeting them to remove melanin and helps to achieve a uniform colour of pink. What is causing dark gums? Poor oral hygiene maintenance Smoking or chewing tobacco Genetics When should you undergo treatment? Darkened gums which can affect the quality of your smile Adequate thickness of gums Healthy gums (Absence of gum disease) How is it treated? Depigmentation is a simple yet highly effective cosme