Lisburn Dental Clinic - Dr David Hanna

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A Dental Hygienist offers professional advice and treatment to all patients. Working with other members of the dental team, the Dental Hygienist provides a range of therapies, from gingivitis and periodontal therapies, topical fluoridation for both children and adults, to the treatment of tooth hypersensitivity. A fundamental part of dental hygiene treatment is the discussion of ways to promote oral health and the important role of home care. During the session, patients can discuss their personal needs. Orthodontic patients are also seen by the Dental Hygienist to maintain good oral hygiene control and for fluoridation applications. Nutritional advice is provided for all patients and diet assessment sheets are available to reduce sugar intake.

A crown is an artificial restoration that fits over the remaining part of a prepared tooth, making it strong and giving it the shape of a natural tooth. A crown is sometimes known as a 'cap'. Crowns are an ideal restoration for teeth that have been broken, or have been weakened by decay or a very large filling. A crown could be used for a number of other reasons, for instance: 1. to improve the appearance of the teeth that are misshaped, poorly positioned or with unsightly fillings, 2. to give structural support to teeth that may have had been root filled or 3. it may be necessary to help hold a bridge or denture firmly in place. In root-filled teeth it may be necessary to insert a post before placing a crown. A post provides support and helps the crown stay in place. The weakened crown of the tooth may be shortened to gum level. A post can be made of prefabricated stainless steel, glass fibre or carbon fibre depending on the case in which the dentist can fit directly into the root canal, or a custom-made post can be constructed by the dental technician to accurately fit the shape of the prepared root canal. The post is placed into the root canal and cemented in position, ready for the crown to be attached.