CBCT Scan in Dentistry: Why 3D X-Ray
A CBCT scan captures a full 3D image of teeth, jawbone, nerve pathways, and sinuses in one 10-20 second rotation. Regular dental X-rays flatten everything into a 2D shadow where structures overlap and problems hide behind each other. CBCT measures bone density...
CAD/CAM Same-Day Crowns vs Lab-Made
restoration in about 60-90 minutes. No temporary crown, no gooey impressions, no second visit. Lab-made crowns involve impressions sent to an external technician who layers porcelain by hand over 7-14 days with a wider range of materials including gold and...
Gummy Smile Treatment Options Cost Results
Excessive gum display when smiling has four or five possible causes and each one needs a completely different fix. Laser gum contouring handles tissue overgrowth. Botox calms a hyperactive lip. Braces fix tooth positioning. And orthognathic surgery is the only option...
Dental Care After 60: Problems & Solutions
Teeth after 60 carry decades of wear, medications that reduce saliva, gum tissue that has been slowly receding, and old dental work that is starting to crack. Root decay happens faster once enamel thins and gums pull back. Fillings placed thirty years ago expand,...Medically Reviewed by
Dr. Jaydev Matapathi
BDS, MDS (Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics)
MFD RCSI (UK), MFDS RCPS (Glasgow, UK)
Member Faculty of Dentistry — Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland
Member Faculty of Dental Surgery — Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Glasgow Dual Super-Specialisation: Microscopic Endodontics & Smile Designing
Member Faculty of Dental Surgery — Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Glasgow Dual Super-Specialisation: Microscopic Endodontics & Smile Designing