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Mr Simon GS Ellis
BDS, MSc, FDS FDS(Rest
Dent) RCSEd
Specialist in
Prosthodontics, Endodontics, Periodontics & Restorative
Dentistry
Consultant in Restorative Dentistry,
Torbay Hospital, Torquay
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What
is...
Prosthodontics
This specialty refers to the
provision of false teeth.
These can be: veneers, crowns, bridges and dentures and
includes the use of dental implants.
 
 All
the top and bottom back teeth were crowned.
 
4 implants supporting a
bridge
 Not
all dentures have to be big and bulky and cover the palate.
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What
is…
Endodontics
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This specialty refers to the removal
of the nerve (pulp) of a tooth as is often called root canal
(therapy).
The
root canals of this patient have been filled (on the right
x-ray)
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What
is…
Periodontics
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This specialty refers to
treatment of the gums (the periodontium) which includes the
underlying bone.
 
This patient had over-grown gums that required surgery.
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What
is…
Restorative
Dentistry Link1;
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This umbrella term
combines the 3 specialties of Prosthodontics, Endodontics and
Periodontics. Specialists
in Restorative Dentistry have been trained to deal with
advanced dental disease, failing restorations that have a poor
prognosis and the provision of extensive dental
treatment. We can discuss all possible treatment
options, which will help you decide which mode of treatment is
most appropriate for you.
A
failing bridge replacing 8 front teeth
was replaced after both endodontic and
periodontal treatment.
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What
are.. Dental
Implants .......
More about Dental
Implants
Implants
are essentially titanium screws placed in the jaw bone which
act as a false root to support a crown, bridge or
denture. Dental
implants are expensive but do not necessarily give the best
cosmetic result – you should be advised of the limitations
and benefits of implants when a missing tooth is assessed to be
replaced.
A
front tooth was lost and has been replaced with an implant
(left x-ray) which then supports a crown.
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Who are Specialists ?
Visit the General
Dental Council website to find out which dentists
are on the Specialist Lists
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