Maxillary Sinus
‘Maxillary’ simply means relating to the upper jaw. While the sinus is a hollow cavity in the skull that connects with the nasal cavity, the maxillary sinus is a specific term for the sinus above the upper jaw.
Sinus Lift
A sinus lift is sometimes needed within the implant placement procedure to increase the amount of bone in the upper jaw. The process involves adding additional bone and membrane to the sinus cavity, which provides support for the implant. A sinus lift is now a relatively routine procedure.
Sinus lift and bone graft
What is a sinus lift and bone graft? Sinus Lift The sinus is a hollow cavity in the skull that connects with the nasal cavities. A Sinus Lift Augmentation procedure regains lost bone height in the area of your first and second molar and occasionally second premolar. It is an important procedure as it allows implant placement […]
Dental treatment at Christmas
“Hello, its Charlene here. I was in on 1st-3rd of December then 15th-17th December getting 4 zirconium crowns and root canal treatment. I just wanted to thank you very very much for the excellent, professional and pain-free work done by Dr Marek and his wonderful team. I am so pleased with the outcome, there were […]
Graft or grafting
Graft or grafting in dental definition terms is tissue or artificial material that is grafted to other tissue to repair damage. See bone graft.
Local Anesthetic
A local anesthetic numbs a specific area of the body leaving the patient conscious. As opposed to a general anesthetic which effects the entire body and renders the patient unconscious.
General Anesthetic
A general anesthetic effects the entire body and leaves the patient unconscious. As opposed to a local anesthetic which numbs a specific area, with the patient remaining conscious.
Fluoridation
Fluoridation involves adding fluoride to the water supply to help prevent tooth decay. Fluoridation is a contentious policy and there is no blanket implementation in the UK. Good diet and good oral hygiene could be just as effective, without the additional health risks that fluoridation may create.
Extrusion
Extrusion is the process whereby teeth are pulled further out of the gum, though not removed.
Tooth enamel
Tooth enamel is a ceramic which forms the outer part of the tooth and is one of the four elements that make up a tooth. Enamel is the toughest material in the human body. It is covered by the “crown”. The ceramic protects the tooth, but can be eliminated by tooth decay. Other major tissues […]