What is a Bleeding Score? A Bleeding Score is a measure of how many areas the gums bleed when they are examined by a qualified hygienist, dental therapist or dentist using a blunt dental probe called a BPE probe. How is a Bleeding Score recorded? Each tooth is divided into four parts (as shown in …
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Dental implants need bone A dental implant (shown orange in the image above) replaces a natural tooth root. It’ll come as no surprise that the implant is fitted into bone, and needs that bone to support it. Ideally, we’re looking for bone to be present along the full length of the implant, and 1-2mm thickness …
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What is Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT)? GBT is a modern approach to dental hygiene and gum health, following a standardised 8-step protocol to help you get the most from your visit. It uses exclusive technology including the Airflow powder/water jet for soft plaque removal and the advanced ultrasonic Piezon for tartar removal. Rather than following …
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You may hear us using different ways to describe your gum health. BPE (Basic Periodontal Examination) As part of your dental health check, we carry out a BPE (Basic Periodontal Exam) where your gum health is scored from 0 (excellent) to 4 (advanced gum disease) Pocket depth We also talk about pocket depth. This is …
The Implant Journey – What happens during my treatment?