Confydentz Dental Hospital

There are many different implant systems available and when competently used they can all deliver a highly reliable form of treatment. A  dental implant  is essentially a substitute for a natural root and commonly it is screw or cylinder shaped. Each implant is placed into a socket carefully drilled at the precise location of the intended tooth. If an implant has a screw-thread on its outer surface it can be screwed into position and if it does not, it is usually tapped into place. The main aim during installation of any implant is to achieve immediate close contact with the surrounding bone. This creates an initial stability, which over time is steadily enhanced by further growth of bone into microscopic roughnesses on the implant surface. In order to support replacement teeth, dental implants normally have some form of internal screw thread or post space that allows a variety of components to be fitted. Once fitted, these components provide the foundation for long-term supp...

Orthognathic surgery  is a surgical procedure used to straighten or re-align jaw and correct skeletal deformities that a patient may need. Corrective jaw surgery may be required in treating the following conditions: Birth defects Chronic jaw or jaw joint (TMJ) pain Involuntary mouth breathing The inability of your lips to come together without straining Correction of overbite & underbite. Trauma or injury to the jaw or face Open bite (space between the upper and lower teeth when your mouth is closed) Protruding jaw Receding lower jaw and chin Tumour or pathology affecting the jaw The main purpose is to correct severe malocclusion (improper bite) that may be causing functional problems in daily behaviour, such as speech, chewing food or even sleep apnea. This is mainly a teamwork involving both the Surgeon, Orthodontist & Anesthetist. The Orthodontist aligns the teeth prior to the surgery in order to facilitate for surgery & following the surgery...