Information for Patients about Restorative Dentistry treatments and procedures

A minor surgical procedure carried out to treat a tooth which has persistent infection.

Advice on preparing for surgery and what to expect after treatment.

If you have a missing tooth or teeth, then one way to fill this gap is a fixed bridge.

Prevention and management of the oral side effects of cancer treatment.

Complete dentures are used to replace all the teeth in the upper or lower jaw and are removable.

A crown helps to improve the appearance, strength and function of a tooth.

A titanium screw placed into the jaw to replace missing teeth.

Gum disease or periodontal disease is caused by bacteria that build up on the teeth and at the gum line.

A type of denture which is made to replace teeth which are to be lost.

What to expect from your first appointment in our department.

Advice on caring for your nasal obturator.

Nasal obturators help improve speech quality.

An obturator denture is a removable prosthesis that is used to seal any gaps in the roof of your mouth following surgery.

There are several surgical procedures used to treat gum problems.

Dentures are removable false teeth made of a plastic (acrylic) or metal plate.

More information about the Joint Orthodontic Paediatric Restorative Dentistry (JOPR) clinic.

This is when your teeth become worn down or damaged by a process other than tooth decay.

Tooth whitening, sometimes known as ‘bleaching’, is used to lighten the colour of teeth.