Patient Info
Hall Dental Studio is a private cosmetic dental laboratory in Manchester but serve dental practices and surgeons throughout the UK. We understand that patients are individuals, but sometimes the choice in dental treatments can be quite overwhelming. Therefore, we aim to ensure that patients that are referred to us are given comprehensive advice on the many technical aspects of their restorative work whilst we converse closely with both the dentist and you to ensure you are truly happy with the results achieved.
We currently enjoy a wide association with highly regarded dental surgeons that actively seek to produce continuously outstanding results for every case referred, ensuring that you, as a patient, are the key focus and your expectations are considered at every stage.
Here at Hall Dental, we acknowledge the importance of thorough treatment planning for each individual case. Patient confidence and end results being successful rely heavily on the relationship that we have with our dental professionals. When considering dental treatment, it is important to consider the different options on offer and what would be suitable for you. Below is a brief outline of the main treatments we work alongside the clinician to create, although this list is not exhaustive:
Veneers:
Smiles can be enhanced by bonding wafer thin, porcelain veneers on the front of the original teeth, making them look much whiter and stronger. They can also add length, shape and conceal stained, discoloured or damaged teeth. Veneers can also be used to close gaps. Veneers will be made to compliment your existing teeth to create a confident smile with natural dentition. Providing you take good care of them and conduct regular hygiene treatments, veneers can last 5-10 years.
Dental Implants:
New technologies in recent times have seen dental implants becoming a more permanent solution in restorative cases. Whether you require one implant or more, they are now a valid alternative that maximises functionality as well as looking extremely natural. Dental implants usually come in the form of a small screw that replaces the original root of the tooth which fuses with the bone. Implant treatment may take a longer period to complete, as you will require healing time between stages of treatment, but is now used in wide variety of solutions when replacing crowns, bridges or dentures. The advantage of implants is that they can last your lifetime and can also promote the strengthening and protection of your neighbouring teeth.
Crowns:
Crowns are commonly used to cover or protect a damaged tooth, or when a tooth is worn and requires better functionality. They are usually bonded with cement and can take on original features such as the shape, appearance and shade to match your remaining dentition, if made in porcelain or ceramic. To maximise strength, porcelain can also be bonded to metal substructures, which are concealed under a natural appearance. Other examples of materials used for crowns are gold, metal alloys and acrylic. Over the years, we are now able to offer all ceramic restorations to eliminate the use of metal but still offer exceptional strength and durability for patients.
Bridges:
A bridge consists of a false tooth called a pontic that fills the gap left by a complete tooth lose in that area. It works by anchoring one or more neighbouring teeth, usually by fixing metal attachments with cement or other bonding materials. The type of bridge recommended by your dentist depends on the quality and strength of the adjacent dentition. Some types of bridges required a crown to be created on one or both sides of the pontic which is fully attached. This type of restoration is called a Fixed Bridge. The use of metal attachments to bond the pontic is more widely used on teeth that incur minimal stress such as at the front of the mouth. This is commonly known as a Maryland Bridge. Again, as with crowns, bridges can last at least 10 years but must be taken good care of to ensure that the healthy teeth attached to the bridge do not suffer damage or disease through neglect.
Inlays/Onlays:
When decay or fracture is apparent in areas of a tooth in the form of a cuspal fracture or the remaining tooth structure is undermined around the outside walls of a tooth, an onlay might be required. The onlay works by being cemented into place and covering the missing cusps of your tooth, allowing conservation of the existing structure of a tooth. An inlay is similar to a filling and actually lies inside the cusp tips where your dentist will prepare the cavity. These treatments can be made of varied materials such as gold, porcelain or composite.
Smile Design:
This term relates to the very best in restorative work that we can provide where the complete treatment offered will create you a stunningly beautiful smile. As the name conveys, the design of your new smile is based upon many factors that we consider with your dentist and you. Smile Design cases encourage close communication throughout the stages between the patient and the dental technician. We will look at meeting you to discuss how you feel about the changes in the shape, symmetry, shade, proportion and how you would like your smile to look. We endeavour to get as close to your requirements as is possible with the technologies available, which are ever advancing.
Please feel free to browse our website to fully appreciate the services and products that we offer to our dental surgeons. You could also approach the laboratory directly via email or on 01617474795 for an informal discussion about your requirements, and/or a referral to one of our existing clients for professional dental treatment or a ‘Smile Design’ consultation.
In –Lab Denture Services
Here at Hall Dental Studio, we can offer a direct service at the laboratory which includes denture repairs and copy dentures. All our denture services are competitively priced and most repairs usually take less than an hour by one of our experienced denture technicians. Please telephone or email your enquiry and we will be happy to be of service and answer your individual queries.
