ABSOLUTELY • PROMOTION Putney Dentists brings together a top team of dentists (including four King’s college teachers with master qualifications), hygienists, and dental nursing and care staff. The team has a caring and gentle approach, with particular emphasis on making nervous patients feel at ease. Using advanced dental techniques, such as: Latest orthodontic techniques (Invisalign, fast braces, inman aligners etc). Computer aided smile design. Latest periodontal treatments (for treatment of diseased gums including new grafting and gum contouring techniques). Latest equipment for same-day crowns (CEREC). Use of microscope to achieve an ultimate result when it seems impossible otherwise. Stem-cell techniques during surgical procedure. Lip enhancement. Facial rejuvenation techniques. The practice aims to ensure patients enjoy the best possible oral health, a great smile and teeth to be proud of. The long-term success of these sophisticated dental treatments is critically dependent on the quality of the final prosthesis that the clinic provides. Technology now allows robots to mill highly aesthetic individual ceramic enamel-like crowns and especially life-like gingival prostheses. The use of computer-generated personalised restorations adds to the natural aesthetics of the prosthesis and allows the restorations to maintain maximum integrity.
ADVANCED TECHNIQUES HELP YOU ACHIEVE A GREAT SMILE
Although your situation may seem hopeless now, there are always ways to improve it. With the help of a dedicated, knowledgeable and competent cosmetic dentist, just about anything is possible in terms of your smile and oral health.
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smile makeover takes into consideration your facial appearance, skin tone, hair color, teeth (colour, width, length, shape and tooth display), gum tissue and lips to develop your ideal smile. Smile makeovers are performed for many reasons and customised according to your unique considerations.
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o ahead; make a list of everything you don’t like about your smile or your teeth. In all likelihood, there is a solution to each problem you point out. With all the techniques available today, there is no reason why you should remain unhappy wit your teeth. Some imperfections that patients often seek to change are: A ‘gummy smile’ that shows a disproportionate amount of gums to teeth. Cracked, chipped, or worn teeth. Missing teeth. Slightly crooked or asymmetrical teeth. Gaps between teeth. Stained or discoloured teeth.
F O R M O R E I N F O R M AT I O N CDr Sam Afshar DDS (Swe) MSc(KCL London) Clinical Teacher KCL British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Accredited implant surgeon Principal Putney Dentists Tel 020 8785 6772 Fax 020 8246 6821 reception@putneydentists.co.uk putneydentists.co.ukyour
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