Archive for Clinical Cases
June 9, 2010 at 11:13 pm by Ian Kerr
Filed under Clinical Cases, General
Some days dentistry can be a real treat to be involved in. I know a lot of people will have a hard time believing that, but I get to work with an amazing team doing treatments that I love on people who really appreciate the time and the care we take. Whilst this is all going on I get to use some artistic skills to improve the way people smile and when I do this for some one we can change their whole outlook on life. Like I said, it’s a real treat some time. Here are two cases, one by me and one by Russell that highlight how lucky we are some days. As with so many of the cases we show both of these were completed in one visit, with out any drilling and with no need for anesthetic.
If you would like to know how we might be able to help you, using these techniques then please call the surgery on 01580 752202 and we will be happy to help.
June 8, 2010 at 9:56 am by Ian Kerr
Filed under Clinical Cases
As this case shows we can achieve so much without resorting to procedures involving drilling sound tooth tissue away.
The front tooth was very discolored a traumatic injury and was originally planned for a full coverage crown. The problem here was that the underlying root was very damaged and the affect of crowning could be catastrophic to the tooth. By internally whitening we are able to leave all the sound tooth tissue intact leaving the tooth as strong as possible. The filling on either side were replaced to try and improve the symmetry of these teeth.
Longer term the whitening can be topped up with normal external whitening techniques at a very small annual cost.
If you would like to know if this technique is appropriate for your teeth, then please call the surgery 01580 752202 and we will be happy to help.
March 2, 2010 at 10:37 pm by Ian Kerr
Filed under Clinical Cases
This interesting case was referred to me last year. I had been asked to treat the tooth with a root canal filling and a post and core so it could be cut down ready for a full coverage crown.
This suggested treatment is often necessary for teeth that are very broken down and either painful or infected. On this occasion however I wanted to preserve as much sound tooth tissue as possible and did not feel a root filling was necessary as the tooth was comfortable and responded normally to routine testing. By building the tooth up directly I was able to restore function and aesthetics with no further drilling and for less than a third of the cost for the alternative plan. Clearly the tooth has an uncertain future but at least we have left every other option open and have not caused any further damage to it in the meantime.
February 25, 2010 at 11:21 pm by Ian Kerr
Filed under Clinical Cases, General
As you know I am a huge fan of this approach to dentistry. Using fibre reinforced composites to strengthen and restore damaged teeth and smiles is immensely rewarding and satisfying work. It is an approach that is not without it’s challenges but the ability to treat otherwise untreatable cases and to give same day results with usually no drilling or any need to numb makes it all worth while.
Case 1 Long term missing teeth replaced with direct FRC bridges, built in the mouth in one visit. This patient had suffered with missing teeth for many years because he did not want to wear dentures and could not afford implants. This solution gave him what he wanted in a cost effective and speedy manner.
Case 2 This case shows how we can replace a tooth (a retained baby canine) and restore a damaged adjacent tooth at the same time using a laboratory made FRC bridge
Case 3 This case shows how a very damaged tooth and loose teeth (due to advanced gum disease) can be splinted together and restored at the same time using direct FRC splints and posts and crowns.
Fibre reinforced composites are changing the face of dentistry. If you want to know how they might help you then please call the surgery on 01580 752202 and arrange a consultation with either Dr Russell Blanchard BDS or Dr Ian Kerr BDS both of whom would be happy to help you.
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