Dental Implants
Losing a tooth (or teeth) can be a shattering experience — emotionally and professionally. Aside from the obvious problems of poor physical appearance and damaged self-esteem, missing teeth also cause subsequent dilemmas like loss of chewing ability or ineffective speech.
For almost 50 years, dental implants have been recognized by dental experts as the effective dental procedure of choice for teeth replacement. Dental implants are substitutes for the roots of missing teeth. They can also serve as an anchor for other dental prostheses like crowns, bridges and dentures.
Dental implants are fused in the jawbone and are not visible once surgically placed. They are uniquely stable, eliminating the need for removable or partial dentures.
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
We provide a full spectrum of surgical services and compassionate support for you and your family. Our team of dental experts offers special focus on Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, giving out the highest calibre of surgical care for patients requiring bone grafts, implant placements and treatments for diseases and injuries to the teeth, jaws, mouth, bones and facial structures.
Orthodontic Braces
Not everyone is born with beautiful teeth. Crooked and misaligned teeth are known sources of self-consciousness, embarrassment and low self-esteem. Dental braces are used to correct malocclusions (teeth that are crowded or crooked).
Correcting a bad bite and improperly aligned teeth are important not only for aesthetic reasons but also for proper oral health and function. Crowded teeth are hard to clean. A bad bite can cause abnormal wear of tooth surfaces and undue stress on supporting gum tissues and bones.
Bite problems usually become obvious between ages 6 and 12, and orthodontic treatments often start at ages 8 to 14. But healthy teeth can be adjusted at any age — many orthodontic cases can be corrected as easily for adults as for children.
Dental Crowns
Over time, teeth can be damaged, cracked or weakened by decay. Dentists use a crown to entirely cover or "cap" a damaged tooth. Crowns are made to match the color of your natural teeth and can be used to improve appearance, shape or alignment.
Dental crowns can be fashioned from stainless steel, ceramic, acrylic, gold and metal alloys. Unlike removable devices such as dentures, crowns are cemented onto existing teeth or implants and can only be removed by your dentist.
Our team may recommend a crown to:
- Protect a weak tooth from breaking, or hold together segments of a cracked tooth
- Restore an already damaged tooth
- Replace a large filling when there is not enough tooth remaining
- Hold a dental bridge in place
- Cover a dental implant
- Cover a badly shaped or severely discoloured tooth
- Cover a tooth that has had root canal treatment
How long does a dental crown last?
With good oral hygiene, crowns can last a lifetime. While a crowned tooth does not require any special care, it is important to keep your gums and teeth healthy by brushing with fluoride toothpaste twice a day and flossing daily.
Dental Bridges
Dental bridges, also known as fixed removable dentures, literally bridge the gap created by one or more missing teeth. A typical bridge is made up of two crowns (one on either side of the gap) and a false tooth/teeth in between.
Bridges are attached to surrounding natural teeth or dental implants for support. The anchoring teeth are called abutment teeth and the false teeth are called pontics. Pontics can be made from porcelain, alloys, gold or a combination of materials.
If you have lost teeth, bridges can restore your smile, your ability to properly speak and chew, and maintain your facial structure. Bridges can also prevent your remaining teeth from shifting out of position.
How long do dental bridges last?
On the average, dental bridges can last five to seven years. With good oral hygiene and regular professional cleaning, a fixed bridge can even last for over a decade.
Root Canal Treatment
A 'root canal' refers to the natural cavity or space within the center of the tooth. It is made up of the pulp chamber which provides nutrients and nerves to each tooth and the 'canals' that connect to each other or to the surface of the root.
A cavity in the tooth leaves an opening where bacteria can enter and multiply. Left without treatment, these bacteria cause infections and form abscesses filled with pus at the roots of the tooth. This causes severe pain and swelling that could spread to other areas of the face or head.
The treatment involves:
- Removal of the nerves and pulp
- Cleaning and sealing the infected area inside the tooth
Constant pain, swelling and tenderness of the gums, prolonged sensitivity to heat or cold and discoloration of the tooth are signs that one may need a root canal.
Teeth Whitening
Everybody wants clean, white and healthy-looking teeth but as we get older our teeth get stained and eventually lose their luster. Factors like your diet (coffee, tea, soda) and lifestyle (smoking) trigger the yellowing of your teeth.
Millions of patients worldwide have enjoyed brighter, more youthful smiles with Zoom whitening treatment. The entire chairside whitening process can take up to 2 hours. Depending on the shade of your teeth prior to whitening, you can achieve a result of up to 5–8 shades brighter.
Advantages of Professional In-office Whitening:
- Fast and convenient — done in a single session
- Whitens teeth to an average of 8 shades
- Even, consistent teeth whitening
- Long lasting white results with low sensitivity
- Safe, comfortable and effective
- Performed by a trained Dental Professional
Dental Extraction
Tooth extraction is the removal of a tooth from the mouth, and can also be the basis for future cosmetic dental treatments. Extractions can be simple or surgical. Simple extractions are performed when the tooth is visible and only require dental forceps.
Surgical extraction involves the removal of teeth that cannot be easily accessed because they have not fully erupted or have broken under the gum line. This requires an incision and the tooth may be split into multiple pieces to be removed.
Conditions that may require tooth extraction:
- Teeth that are rotten and cannot be repaired to prevent infection
- For orthodontic treatment — creating space in the jaw
- Damaged teeth from injuries such as trips, falls and sports accidents
- Gum disease that loosens teeth from their sockets
- Overcrowded teeth resulting from a smaller jaw
- Eruption of wisdom teeth affecting spacing of other teeth
Cosmetic Dentistry
Most people would think of teeth whitening or veneers when cosmetic dentistry comes to mind. The good news is our team of specialist cosmetic dentists can do those and so much more.
Cosmetic dentistry aims to create a positive change in your teeth and enhance your smile. Dr. Mukarram Hussain's clinic can provide you with a refreshing, natural-looking smile that will make you look great and feel better about yourself.
Cosmetic dentistry can help you by making your teeth whiter, reshaping mismatched teeth, closing gaps between teeth, filling cavities with tooth-colored materials, repairing chips and rough spots, and covering broken teeth with porcelain crowns.
Dental Emergencies
Dental emergencies like toothaches or knocked-out teeth can happen to anyone regardless of age. Any obvious damage to a tooth — chips, fractures, lost fillings or broken crowns — should be treated as soon as possible.
If you're not sure if a dental problem is an emergency, dentists offer this simple advice: if it hurts, it's an emergency. If you call us right away, our dental experts can repair the damage and prevent it from getting worse.
If you are in Lahore or anywhere in Pakistan and need specialized urgent dental care, you can reach us through our contact details below.
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