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Single tooth gaps If you have one or more missing teeth, a single implant or implant supported bridge is an effective solution that will also help preserve your remaining teeth and bone. A single implant looks and functions like your own tooth. Replacing a single...

Bone Grafts/Sinus Lifts  In certain cases where there has been extensive infection, or missing teeth have caused the tooth supporting jaw bone to shrink , bone and gum may require reconstruction. These Grafts provide sufficient tissue to support and maintain the...

What are implants? Dental Implants are like artificial ‘tooth roots’ made of biocompatible titanium or zirconium that are inserted into the jaws to support one or more missing teeth. The implants therefore forms the foundation under the gums, which support the...

What are the different types of veneers Veneers are divided into 2 types by procedure: Direct Veneers and Indirect Veneers. Direct Veneers are manufactured or fabricated chairside by the practitioner with his own skills and dexterity. The material used is composite...

Dr F Bhamjee Oral medicine case report: Discoid lupus erythematosus A 59 year old male presented at the oral medicine clinic with a referral note from the department of dermatology. The note requested for the evaluation of intra oral lesions discovered as part of...

Main complaint and medical history: A 41 year old female presented at Groote Schuur oral medicine clinic complaining of a persistent and painful ulcer affecting the right side of her palate. The lesion was initially noticed 1 month ago and has progressively enlarged...

Main complaint and medical history: A 33 year-old male presented to the oral medicine clinic at Groote Schuur Hospital (GSH). He was referred for the evaluation of painless growths affecting his maxillary gingival tissues since it was noticed three months ago. The...

Main complaint and medical history: An otherwise healthy 23 year old female presented to the Oral Medicine Clinic at Groote Schuur hospital, complaining of a growth on the right side of her upper jaw. The lesion appeared approximately one year ago and was initially...

Patient: 8 year old female Main complaint and medical history: An 8 year-old healthy female presented to the oral medicine clinic at Groote Schuur Hospital (GSH). She had been referred from a physician for the assessment of a soft tissue swelling present on the right...