GENERAL DENTISTRY / ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SPECIALISTS…since 1981
PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLET
Founder: Dr G.N. Obuekwe (BS, DDS, FMCGDS)
MD: Prof O.N. Obuekwe (BDS, FWACS, FICD)
Location: No. 23 Aguegbe Street, Off S.M. Okeke Avenue, Off Zik Avenue by Ukwu-Orji Junction, Awka, Anambra State.
Phone: (WhatsApp)08023374503 ; 08038084336
Email: obuekwedentalclinic@gmail.com
Website: www.obuekwedentalclinic@yolasite.com
Flexible appointments…school days, weekdays, weekends, public holidays and HOME VISITS.
SERVICES AVAILABLE…
Scaling (Cleaning) And Polishing
Dental X-Rays
Fillings
Teeth Whitening
Root Canal Treatment
Crowns
Implants
Dentures
Braces
Periodontal Treatment
Dental Wiring For Weight Loss
Children Dentistry
Cosmetic Dentistry
Minor oral surgery (transalveolar and intraalveolar extractions, biopsies, cystectomies, I&D etc)
Major oral & maxillofacial surgery (tumours, cleft lip/ palate and other congenital anomalies, facial bone fractures and soft tissue injuries etc)…and much more… in a cosy, colour-themed facility.
GET A DENTAL CHECK-UP EVERY 6 MONTHS!!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Fillings
Tooth coloured fillings Traditional vs contemporary fillings
Teeth may require fillings as a result of cavities (dental caries), or other forms of injury. The dentist may have to prepare the tooth before placing the filling material
Teeth Whitening
With the appropriate agents, it is possible for the dentist to whiten your teeth. This is a safe procedure that can add to the value of your smile and confidence
Implants
Implants are the state of the art in the replacement of missing teeth. It is superior to the bridge and the denture because it does not depend on other teeth for stability and lasts very long. It has two components- (i) the implant proper which is usually made of titanium and is inserted into the bone surgically. This is the equivalent of the root of a natural tooth and (ii) the superstructure which is the crown. The crown is made 90 days after the implant surgery. Not everyone is suitable for implants (e.g. there is not enough bone, implant will be close to important structures, smokers, uncontrolled diabetic or hypertensive persons or persons with poor oral hygiene, etc).
dental x-rays showing implants in the bone restored implant
Root Canal Treatment
This is a dental procedure that relieves pain caused by an infected or abscessed tooth. During the root canal process, the inflamed pulp is removed. The surfaces inside the tooth are then cleaned and disinfected, and a filling is placed to seal the space. The root canal procedure is completed in two or more separate visits depending on the patient’s response and the tooth protected from further damage usually with a crown.
Crowns are basically coverings for teeth that may be broken, discoloured or have had Root Canal Therapy. They are designed to have the same shape and colour (if a front tooth) of the original tooth. Bridges are replacement for missing teeth that are cemented in place using adjacent teeth; and will not require removal for cleaning, during meals or at night (unlike dentures).
Braces
These are used to rearrange teeth that are not in their proper positions. They are attached to the teeth for a period of time to gradually move them into the right position. This leads to a great improvement in the person’s smile, confidence and overall oral health.
Dentures
Dentures are removable replacements for missing teeth (unlike bridges). They are made of acrylic (plastic-like material) and would normally extend beyond the area of the missing teeth for stability. They have to be removed when eating certain foods or for cleaning as well as at bedtime
Major oral & maxillofacial surgery: (Tumours, cleft lip/ palate and other congenital anomalies, facial bone fractures and soft tissue injuries etc.)
Cleft surgery
Sometimes children are born with some facial deformities of which the commonest is cleft lip and palate. Surgery is usually required to correct it
Trauma (injury) surgery
The face may get injured as a result of road traffic accidents, gunshot injuries, fights, falls etc. These injuries may involve the bones or the flesh.
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