The general dental practitioners at Abu Dhabi Dental Center and at Al Dhafra Dental Center provide comprehensive general dentistry, family primary dental care, restorative dental work and emergency dental care. The patient’s first visit to the dental center is with a general dental practitioner and will consist of a comprehensive dental examination, diagnosis and treatment planning. If needed, an appointments with a dental specialist is then scheduled for the patient to suit their dental requirements.
An Endodontic procedure is often referred to as root Canal Dental Work, and treats the pulp of a tooth which is diseased due to decay or trauma.
Periodontology is a specialty of dentistry that deals with the gum disease and the supporting structures of the teeth. If not treated promptly, periodontal disease will cause destruction of the tooth support structure, which in turn will lead to tooth loss. Periodontal disease may also aggravate other health problems including cardio-vascular disease, diabetes and potentially cause adverse affects during pregnancy.
Prosthodontics is a dental specialty that provides treatment for edentulous or partially edentulous patients, or those with unhealthy, unaesthetic dentition. By accurately identifying the patient's needs, Prosthodontics can turn the mouth into a comfortable, health and esthetic one, By replacing missing teeth or covering teeth to protect or enhance the appearance.
Dental implants are screw-like devices surgically placed in the jaw bone to replace a missing tooth. The treatment begins with the surgical placement of the implant and is then followed by the placement of the crown, following a period of healing. Most implant cases are performed by specialists including periodontists, prosthodontists and oral surgeons working as a dental implantology team.
Pediatric dentistry provides comprehensive preventive and therapeutic oral health care for children through to adolescence, including those with special health care needs. This division also offers treatment under oral sedation for children who are apprehensive and can not be effectively managed. Patients who need general anesthesia are assigned to a waiting list and referred to SKMC for treatment.
Orthodontics deals with the treatment of malpositioned teeth and other dento-facial deformities. Due to a high demand for this service, a treatment priority list based on the case severity has been developed. Following an orthodontic consultation, patients who are deemed to be suitable for this treatment will be assigned to one of the treatment priority lists and will be called to start their treatment chronologically.