Affinity Dental Clinics Makati

Bone Graft

Tooth extraction, bone loss and use of removable appliances for a long period time often lead to a decrease in bone volume which makes it impossible to position dental implants in such a way that they can optimally support a dental prosthesis. Alveolar bone defects/deficiencies can be prevented and overcome by surgical placement of bone graft.
Bone has a unique capacity to regenerate itself completely. Bone graft materials are used to facilitate bone formation within a given space by occupying that space and allowing bone growth to take place. They help maintain space under a barrier membrane for bone formation to occur.

Goals of bone graft placement include:

• Restoration of bone ridge contour in the area of a missing tooth

• Correction/elimination of ridge defects

• Reduce postoperative infection, enhancing bone and soft tissue healing

• Prepare alveolar bone ridge for the placement of implants and other dental prosthesis (crowns, bridges, dentures)

Zirconia Dental Bridge

Zirconia is a ceramic material that has revolutionized modern dentistry. Because of its exceptional qualities in terms of strength and aesthetics, Zirconia is now being widely used by dentists to produce fast and high quality dental veneers, crowns, bridges and even implants.

What are the advantages of Zirconia?

• STRENGTH:  Zirconia is very durable and is very hard to crack. It is actually the strongest material used in dentistry today. 

• AESTHETICS: Zirconia is a white ceramic with good translucency features. It resembles the natural tooth enamel because of its color and translucency.

It can also be further enhanced aesthetically by applying layers of porcelain to achieve the desired look, color and features of real teeth.

• NON-METALLIC: Zirconia is not a metal. It does not rust, oxidize or chemically corrode.  Unlike Porcelain fused to metal bridges, you don’t have to worry about the black metal outlines showing up on your gum lines after a couple of years.

• BIOCOMPATIBILITY:  Zirconia is compatible with living tissue. It is not toxic and is very well tolerated by the body. It does not cause allergy.

• TEMPERATURE RESISTANT: Zirconia resists hot and cold temperatures very well. Because of this, hypersensitivity normally experienced by patients with other materials is greatly reduced.

• STAIN RESISTANT: Zirconia does not easily stain compared acrylic and other composite ceramics.

• FAST AND PRECISE: Zirconia dental bridges are made with high levels of precision and in a very short period of time because they are designed and manufactured in our clinic with state-of-the-art CADCAM equipment.

What are the advantages of having Dental Implants?

Dental implants provide the best long-term solution to missing teeth. It can restore your smile, enhance your appearance, boost your self-confidence and improve your overall quality of life.

1. They are just like real teeth. Dental implants are designed to look, feel, and function like your natural teeth. 

2. They are permanent. Dental implants are permanently fixed and fused to your jawbone. Unlike dentures, you don’t need to take them off.

3. They are very strong. Dental implants are made usually of titanium and zirconia. Both are very strong and durable biocompatible materials.

4. They last a very long time. Dental implants must be cared for just like real teeth. With good oral hygiene, proper care and maintenance, implants can last you a lifetime.

5. They preserve your bone. Dental implants preserve bone, prevent further bone loss and help restore your jawbone structure.

6. They do not damage other teeth. Unlike fixed dental bridges, dental implants do not need anchors or abutments. You don’t need to shave off healthy teeth to support an implant.

7. Very good success rate. Dental implants enjoy the highest success rate among titanium implants.

WISDOM TEETH REMOVAL

Third molars or wisdom teeth are the last set of teeth to erupt. They are called wisdom teeth because they emerge at a more mature age, either in your late teens or early twenties.  Most adults have four wisdom teeth, one in each of the four quadrants. Some people may only have a few, some may have none at all and some may have more than four (supernumerary teeth).

Do you have to remove Wisdom Teeth?

Wisdom teeth do not serve any purpose in your mouth. They may be safely removed without compromising any function.  Your dentist may recommend wisdom teeth removal depending on how your wisdom teeth are erupted, positioned and how they affect your oral health.

What is the process of Wisdom Teeth Extraction?

A wisdom tooth extraction is usually an outpatient procedure. The procedure can be simple or complicated depending on the position and the type of eruption of the wisdom teeth. Some cases may require a surgical approach that involves making an incision in the gums and removing bone to extract the tooth.

Teeth Cleaning

A procedure done for the teeth cleaning. It removes tartar and plaque build-up from the surfaces of the teeth as well as those hidden in between and under the gums. The dentist uses a scaler, a type of hand instrument, to remove the plaque and tartar.

Procedure

The denture making process takes a few weeks and several appointments. Once your dentist determines what type and design of denture is best for you, the treatment starts with a series of impressions of the upper and lower jaw, registration of the bite, and facial measurements.

Models of your teeth are made to subsequently form the shape and position of the future denture using wax. Several trial fittings will be done with this model and the denture will be assessed for the color of the artificial teeth, shape, and fit before the final denture is processed.

Adjustments will be made as necessary for every step of the treatment.

Post Treatment

Dental visit every year to check and examine the adaptation of the denture to the oral mucosa.

Clean the dentures properly by brushing it with soap or denture cleansers to remove foul odor.

Remove the denture every night so the oral mucosa can properly rest from all day coverage of the denture and prevent formation of fungal diseases..

IN-OFFICE WHITENING

In-office whitening involves the careful and controlled application of a relatively high-concentration peroxide gel (15% to 43% peroxide) on your teeth at 15-20 minute intervals. The peroxide is activated using a special light that intensifies and speeds up the whitening process. The entire process can last up to 2 hours.

Having your teeth whitened by a dentist at the clinic ensures that the entire procedure will be safely and correctly performed.

Before the procedure, the dentist ensures that your oral tissues will be adequately protected during the entire whitening process. A special cheek retractor is used to open your mouth and protect your lips. A special gingival barrier will also be cured onto your gums to protect it from the peroxide solution and from the light. During the entire process, a high vacuum suction will be used to reduce accidental ingestion of the whitening solution.

In-office whitening can produce dramatic results. Whitening can be achieved faster and results can be seen immediately after the appointment. Results vary from person to person. Usually, teeth will be 2 to 8 shades lighter after the procedure.

Patients with stubborn staining may be advised to return for one or more additional bleaching sessions or may be asked to continue with a take-home whitening system.

PORCELAIN VENEERS

Porcelain veneers can instantly change the size, shape and color of your teeth. Made of very thin layers of porcelain bonded to the surface of your teeth, porcelain veneers mimics the light-reflecting properties and translucency of real teeth giving you that beautiful and natural looking smile.

As a cosmetic dental procedure, having porcelain veneers is an amazing way to improve your smile and dramatically enhance your appearance.  This is the reason why most people refer to Porcelain Veneers as the “Hollywood Smile” treatment.

Porcelain veneers can be used to address the following problems:

• Discoloration of teeth.
• Worn down teeth.
• Chipped or broken teeth.
• Mildly misaligned teeth.
• Uneven or irregularly shaped teeth.
• Diastema or gaps between teeth.

Are Porcelain Veneers right for you?

You may not be a good candidate for Porcelain Veneers if you have any of the following conditions:

• Poor Oral Health
• Malocclusions
• Bruxism
• Missing Teeth

What are the alternatives to Porcelain Veneers?

If you or your dentist have decided or determined that porcelain veneers are not right for you, you can consider other options that can similarly address your need for a better smile.

• Direct Composite Veneers
• Teeth Whitening
• Dental Crowns
• Orthodontics