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Portmore eZineCREATING BEAUTIFUL SMILES FOR LIFE
ISSUE#6June 2015
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I’VE NEVER SEEN A SMILING FACE THAT WAS NOT BEAUTIFUL
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2 NEWS & EVENTS
3 SPECIAL OFFER
4 PRGF (Plasma Rich in Growth Factors)
5 TEAM Q&A: Meet Mandy Wells
6 HYGIENE SPA: Brushing & Oral Health
8 ASK US ABOUT… Bone Augmentation
10 A 21ST CENTURY SOLUTION TO DENTAL IMPLANTS
Welcome
IN THIS MONTH’S ISSUE…
Summer is fast approaching and our lovely patients are getting ready for holidays, weddings and are enjoying life outdoors in general.
A really simple and quick way to achieving a whiter smile is with our fabulous
‘Diamond Shine’ hygiene treatment. The Diamond Shine cosmetic treatment is a
little like microdermabrasion for teeth, it delivers very fine micro-crystals onto
the front surface of your teeth at very high pressure. These micro-crystals simply
remove tough, ugly staining from teeth with ease, this is followed by a high gloss
polish with specialised diamond polishing paste which creates a very lustrous
finish that actually sparkles.
The treatment is perfect for those patients looking for a quick pick me up as the
results are actually quite dramatic and fairly long lasting. Perfect for heavy smokers,
or patients that have very difficult to remove stains from the dyes in food or red wine.
Many patients choose to have a Diamond Shine as part of their regular self-
maintenance, in the same way that we might choose to visit the hairdressers or
beauty salon. And why not? At only £49 it is extremely good value for money and
an instant route to a whiter, glossier smile.
Nikki B BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
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NEWSHow lovely it is to wake
up and return home from
work to light mornings and
evenings, summer is slowly
on its way. It’s time to pack
away the bulky coats, hats,
gloves and scarves and brush
the cobwebs off the BBQ,
garden furniture and replace
last year’s sun tan lotion.
The season for weddings,
garden parties and outdoor
music venues is upon us,
so why not pop in to
Portmore and book a
hygiene Spa, tooth whitening
or wrinkle relaxation!
As you are aware, we are
committed to enhancing
training for our staff. This
month, 3 staff members
will be travelling to the BTI
headquarters in Bilbao to
learn more about implants
and a new procedure called
Plasma Rich in Growth
Factors (PRGF).
PRGF helps speed up healing
and transforms the way
dentists carry out treatment
forever. Naomi, Katie and
Lorraine are all very keen
to further their careers in
Dentistry. It is our belief that
in order for us to continue
to provide our patients
with the highest standard
of care, we should nurture
our staff to undertake any
relevant training courses
and seminars.
National Smile Month continues until
18 June, and we will be promoting this
event at the practice. In addition, we will be
outside the dental office and Morrisons
on 27 MAY between 3.30pm–5pm, with a
special appearance from Tilly the tooth fairy.
Weybridge station on 9 JUNE is our next
venue between 8am–9.30am. Pop along,
say hello and claim a free goody bag.
19 JUNE – Visit Year 4 pupils at St Charles
Borromeo Catholic Primary School by Gemma
and Dayle (our Hygiene Therapists )
21/22/23 JUNE – PRGF training in Spain for
Naomi, Lorraine and Katie. 2 day workshop at
BTI headquarters in Bilbao.
24 JUNE – Digital Dentistry Show
at Twickenham Rugby Club
19 JULY –Portmore ‘team day’
25 SEPTEMBER – Macmillan coffee morning
– join us at Portmore for coffee & home-made
cakes and help us to raise money for charity.
Events
For the month of June we are offering a
25% DISCOUNT on all VIP Fresh and White appointments with our hygienists
RRP is £499.00 Subject to T&C’s
This offer is available to existing patients who book a consultation in June – so don’t delay call today and book
your appointment for instantly whiter teeth and leave the practice with a gleaming Hollywood smile.
Because you’re worth it!
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Imagine a process, which sped up healing
and transformed the way dentists carried
out treatment, forever. Sounds great,
right? This is now a reality, and you can
benefit from this new procedure today
called PRGF, which stands for ‘Plasma
Rich in Growth Factors’.
PRGF is a breakthrough treatment in the field
of healing that can be applied to dentistry,
which is proven to greatly accelerate the
healing process, leaving patients comfortable
much more quickly following a procedure.
Traditionally, it can take people a while to heal
following any dental implant procedure, which
often deters patients from taking proactive
steps to enhancing their appearance for fear
that they won’t be able to eat, or would be
too uncomfortable. However, the benefit
of the PRGF system means that treatment
can be undertaken with minimal disruption
to the patient’s normal routine, making it
more convenient, simpler to undertake, and
much more comfortable straight after the
treatment has been completed.
The treatment works by taking a small
amount of blood from the patient before
treatment begins. This sample is then placed
in a centrifuge-spinning device, which isolates
a type of protein from the sample. These
proteins are used by our bodies naturally
as a part of the healing process from injury,
and help tissue to regenerate and wounds
to repair. By then applying this protein to the
area where treatment has been undertaken,
the patients are able to benefit from their
own natural process for healing.
SPEEDING UP RECOVERY
TO FIND OUT MORE OR TO SEE IF THIS IS SUITABLE FOR YOU, PLEASE CONTACT US
AND BOOK A CONSULTATION TO SEE JOHANN.
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TEAM Q&A
Q1: What is your role at
Portmore, what do you do
on a day to day basis?
I am receptionist aka
Director of first impressions!
My main role is to meet and
greet our lovely patients
and hopefully make them
feel welcome and of course
answering the phones and
generally helping towards
to smooth running of the
Portmore day!
Q2: What is your favourite
aspect of your role?
In all honestly it’s really
difficult to identify one
aspect but I think it’s
seeing patients at the end
of a lengthy treatment
plan that may have
involved such treatments
as implants, crowns or
veneers, who are absolutely
delighted with the result
that has been achieved,
sometimes exceeding their
expectations… a really
good feeling! Q3: If I wasn’t working at
Portmore I would be…?
Spending my time equally
between my home here in
Weybridge and somewhere
hot where I could lay on the
beach and have barbecues
with exotic food prepared
for me while I sip on a very
long cocktail!
Q4: My guilty pleasure is…
A designer handbag but then
of course you need the purse
to match (and possible the key
fob and phone case!) I also like
a drop of ice cold Champagne!
Q5: Outside of work I love…
Spending time with my
partner, we are continuing
to refurbish our cottage
which takes up a lot of our
time, although he has now
discovered gardening!
Catching up with family and
friends especially my Mum!
Q6: What I’ll be doing in 2015…
Looking forward to my
holiday in September, our
Portmore day out planned
for July and a colleagues
wedding in September – it’s
going to be AMAZING!! My
eldest niece is due to give
birth any day now so I’m
looking forward to welcoming
him or her into the world!
NAME: Mandy Wells
ROLE: Receptionist and Front of House
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As it is National Smile month there is lots
of chatter about keeping those pearly
whites healthy.
A good brushing technique is vital to
maintaining a healthy smile. The brushing
technique that is used and recommended
by those at Portmore is the modified bass
technique. The modified bass technique
consists of:
• Tooth brush bristles at a 45 degree angle
into the gum line with bristles contacting
both gum and tooth
• Small circular movements are then use,
moving at a steady speed from tooth to
tooth
• This is followed for the inside surfaces,
keeping a 45 degree angle into the gumline
by the tongue and roof of the mouth
• The toothbrush is held vertically behind
the lower front teeth and the upper front
teeth- this ensures the gumline is brushed
• And don’t forget to brush the biting
surface of the teeth.
The following pictures can be used to
demonstrate the modified bass technique:
HYGIENESpaBRUSHING & ORAL HEALTH
Place bristles along the gumline at 45° angle. Bristles should contact both the tooth surface and the gumline.
Gently brush the outer surfaces of 2–3 teeth using a vibrating back, forth & rolling motion. Move brush to the next group of 2–3 teeth and repeat.
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It is recommended that you change your
manual toothbrush or the head of your electric
toothbrush every 3 months; after this time
bacteria builds up on the toothbrush bristles-
you will be brushing with a dirty toothbrush!
A good oral hygiene routine can help prevent
gum disease and decay; here are some
golden rules to help follow a good routine:
• Brush 2 x daily for 2 minutes with the
modified bass technique
• Carry out inter-dental cleaning daily,
either with floss or inter-dental brushes-
your team at Portmore can help you to
find out what works best for you
• Have regular hygiene appointments
where your oral health will be assessed
Maintain a 45° angle with bristles contacting the tooth surface and gumline. Gently brush using back, forth & rolling motion along all of the inner tooth surfaces.
Tilt brush vertically behind the front teeth. Make several up & down strokes using the front half of the brush.
Place the brush against the biting surface of the teeth & use a gentle back & forth scrubbing motion. Brush the tongue from back to front to remove odour-producting bacteria.
Why not visit the hygiene spa during
NATIONAL SMILE MONTH and
have your very own tailor made oral
hygiene routine developed?
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NAME: Johann Styger
POSITION: General dental practitioner
Did you know?BONE AUGMENTATION CAN USE BONE FROM ANOTHER LOCATION AND/OR USING
DONOR PROCESSED OR SYNTHETIC BONE
MATERIALS
BONE AUGMENTATION
Ask us about…
What is Bone
augmentation?
Bone augmentation is
indicated where the
proposed site for implant
placement doesn’t have
enough bone to provide
a strong and sturdy
foundation for implant
supported teeth.
Why do I need a bone
augmentation?
If you are considering
having implants, and your
CT scans shows there is
not enough bone at the
planned sites, then bone
augmentation could provide
a successful solution.
Where does the bone
come from?
It can be your own bone
from another location
and/or using donor
processed or synthetic
bone materials. Often the
bone can be obtained from
inside your mouth.
What is the preference
at this dental office?
We try to allow our patients
to make an informed
decision of the options
available to them.
The patients will have
discussed these options
with the implant surgeon
and their restorative dentist
and together choose the
best option for them.
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How long does the
procedure take?
Bone grafts are performed
in a dedicated surgery
using local anaesthetic to
numb the treatment areas
as involved. Intravenous
sedation can be added
to remove anxiety. The
procedures typically takes
from one to three hours
depending on what is
involved. Implant placement
done at the same time as
augmentation takes longer.
What is PRGF?
This is an acronym for
plasma rich in growth
factors. We use
this technique to
regenerate bone
and soft tissue
using a small
amount of your
blood. It also speeds
up the healing process
and help to reduce post-
operative pain.
How long does it take for
the transplanted bone to
grow enough new bone to
support a dental implant?
On average it takes about
three to six months.
Is there anything I need
to do between the
augmentation and the
implant being fitted?
No, this is when healing is
taking place and the bone is
forming into mature bone.
Will I need follow up
appointments and if so
how many?
Again it depends on the
procedure. Usually it is one
follow up appointment until
the next stage of treatment.
What is the success rate at
this dental office?
We have a very good
success rate. With the high
care and professionalism we
provide it is about 96-98%.
Did you know?BONE AUGMENTATION CAN USE BONE FROM ANOTHER LOCATION AND/OR USING
DONOR PROCESSED OR SYNTHETIC BONE
MATERIALS
If you wear a denture(s) or have failing
teeth then All-On-Four Dental Implants
could greatly improve your quality of
life and restore your confidence.
If you lack sufficient bone mass you may have
previously been discouraged from implants
or told you need to have bone grafting
procedures prior to placing dental implants.
With the All-on-4 practically anyone can
have this procedure sometimes completed in
a visit taking as little as 2.5 hours per arch.
Like natural teeth, they are maintained
in the same way, i.e. can be brushed and
cleaned. Unlike dentures they do not
have to be taken out nor do you need
adhesives. Best of all for most patients
there is no bone grafting required,
which is something quite common with
traditional implants.
Once fitted, it will help to create a
healthier mouth and a healthier body.
How? You will be able to chew your food
properly and enjoy every meal fully. Food
digestion starts the moment you placed it
in your mouth.
A 21ST CENTURY SOLUTION TO DENTAL IMPLANTSIf you wear a denture(s) or have failing teeth then All-On-Four Dental Implants could greatly improve your quality of life and restore your confidence.
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In contrast to dentures, they are
comfortable as there is no pressure on
your gums, so no more coming back to the
dentists to have a bit shaved off etc. The
results are immediate!
Unlike dentures, this technique uses
four implants per arch, (compared to
up to eight in traditional methods) and
are placed at an angle, which allows for
increased contact by using the natural
support of your bone.
You will be treated by Dr Johann Styger
who is highly experienced in implants.
At your initial consultation Johann
will ascertain and discuss with you
the best treatment option and if you
are a suitable candidate. You can once
again enjoy having hot and cold food as
taste improves.
SO CALL AND BOOK FOR
CONSULTATION WITH JOHANN TODAY.
MISSED HAVING REAL TEETH?
MISSED A LOVELY COLD GLASS OF CHABLIS OR ICE COLD BEER?
FANCY A BIG FAT JUICY STEAK?
THEN THE ALL ON 4 IS FOR YOU!
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