by admin | Sep 27, 2017 | 1. Patient information Sheets
Periodontal Maintenance Therapy PERIODONTAL MAINTENANCE THERAPY Once a patient who is susceptible to gum disease has received initial periodontal therapy and the gum disease has been stabilised by reducing or eliminating the gum inflammation, it then becomes the...
by admin | Sep 27, 2017 | 1. Patient information Sheets
NON-SURGICAL PERIODONTAL THERAPY FIRST APPOINTMENT – CONSULTATION: A Periodontal consultation with Dr Colin Priestland will take place at a 1 hour appointment to: Diagnose the extent and severity of your gum disease and any other compounding factors, Provide a...
by admin | Sep 26, 2017 | 1. Patient information Sheets
Two Stage Implant Therapy This leaflet has been written solely to explain “Two Stage Implant Therapy”. In the first stage of surgery, a Titanium dental implant is placed into the bone and is then covered over with the gum and left to heal. After a suitable healing...
by admin | Sep 26, 2017 | 1. Patient information Sheets
Single Stage Implant Therapy “Single Stage Implant Therapy” As the name implies, a Titanium dental implant is placed into the bone and a healing abutment (a small cylinder) is fitted on the implant at the same time. This healing abutment perforates the gum and can...
by admin | Sep 26, 2017 | 1. Patient information Sheets
The Mysteries of Denture Care Recently we have been asked by several patients how they should care for their dentures and it seemed a suitable subject for a short article in our website media centre. We hope this is helpful to many of our readers. The mouth in balance...
by admin | Sep 26, 2017 | 1. Patient information Sheets
Oral Hygiene Instructions A review of tooth-brushing tips to remember PLEASE BRING YOUR TOOTHBRUSH TO EVERY APPOINTMENT BRUSHING: Still the most important method for cleaning your teeth. Following the technique below will help to prevent and treat gum disease,...
by admin | Jul 3, 2017 | General Information
Dr Priestland Lecturing Background Dr Colin Priestland has been involved in oral surgery for over 30 years and implant dentistry for 20 years. Over that time, he has benefited from working with some highly experienced surgeons, prosthodontists and researchers who have...
by admin | May 31, 2017 | General Information, Latest News and Information
Breast-feeding & Oral Health: Information & Benefits Breast-feeding and oral health Midwives and other healthcare professionals give new mums and dads a great deal of advice at prenatal classes. However, there is often relatively little information provided on...
by admin | Apr 25, 2017 | General Information
Crown-lengthening Surgery What is Crown-lengthening Surgery Defined as “the surgical procedure to expose additional tooth height by removing bone around the tooth and then re-positioning the gum further down the root”. Using crown-lengthening surgical...
by admin | Jun 19, 2016 | General Information
Dental Issues after 50 - Things to Know Improvements in dental health for patients 50 years and older For Australians who have access to dental care and can afford regular dental examinations/treatments when required, it is likely that the current generation in the...
