Dr Ricky Rahbeeni

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Services includes :

• Full mouth rehabilitation:
  Teeth can become damaged due to disease or trauma. Teeth grinding, acid reflux, and gum disease also contribute to damaged teeth. Because of broken teeth, people tend to lose their self-confidence and start to become self-conscious about their appearance. Full mouth rehabilitation, however, may change the way the person views his or her self-image. Full mouth rehabilitation restores the health of the patient's teeth, gums as well as his or her bite. A combination of dental techniques restores the patient's smile and the health of his or her teeth. Through the implementation of bridges, crowns or caps, dental implants, veneers, fillings or teeth whitening, Dr Ricky Rahbeeni can enhance one’s overall appearance.
• Dental implants:
  People lose their teeth as a result of trauma injuries, disease or tooth decay. Dental implants replace missing teeth that tend to move out of place and change the shape of the face. Dental implants are always the preferable option to replace damaged teeth. Dentures are also not as comfortable as dental implants. Because a bridge requires an anchor tooth, dental implants remain a more suitable option to replace missing teeth. Before the doctor places dental implants, he assesses the health of the patient’s gums and jawbone. If the remaining teeth and density of the patient’s jawbone are not sufficient, Dr Rahbeeni enhances the patient’s oral health through full oral rehabilitation techniques.
• Aesthetic/cosmetic dentistry:
  Through full mouth rehabilitation, Dr Rahbeeni restores the beauty of the patient’s smile, teeth and mouth. Cosmetic dentistry involves the placement of veneers, dental implants, inlays or onlays. Composite bonding is a cosmetic technique that treats discoloured or chipped teeth. Dr Rahbeeni uses composite resin, to sculpt the surface of the tooth and is considered an inexpensive and straightforward procedure as compared to the placement of veneers or crowns. Cigarettes and coffee are known to stain teeth. While teeth whitening strips are only a temporary solution, bleaching or professional teeth whitening restores the health and aesthetic appearance of one's teeth.
• Bridges:
  Two or more missing teeth affect the appearance of one’s smile and the function of one’s mouth. A dental bridge also termed a "pontic” is a false tooth supported by abutment teeth. Typically, pontics comprise of porcelain to blend in naturally with remaining teeth. There are options of gold or porcelain-fused-to-metal pontics. Bridges restore healthy smiles, prevent teeth shifting and maintain the shape of the patient’s face. Before Dr Rahbeeni fits a dental bridge, he assesses the health of the patient's gums as well as his or her jawbone density. Dr Rahbeeni needs to evaluate his patient's oral health because he has to work with his or her existing tooth structure to fit dental bridges.
• Crowns/caps:
  A crown is known as one’s tooth cap. Crowns or caps are fitted over teeth to improve its appearance and shape. Crowns also enhance the size and strength of teeth. Crowns protect weak or brittle teeth from breaking and cover misshapen or ill-formed teeth. Metal or porcelain crowns protect damaged teeth and are designed to match the patient's remaining teeth. Many people have to consider the cost, durability and strength of the crown before it's fitted. Dental technicians use impressions of teeth to design crowns for an appropriate fit. It takes approximately one week for the dental technician to design the crown. In the meantime, a temporary crown is fitted before the permanent crown is placed over the tooth.
• Veneers:
  Veneers are dental shells that cover the top part of the tooth. These dental coverings fit over stained, chipped or broken teeth. Veneers are suitable for people who have healthy teeth but are self-conscious about their smile. Veneers are either comprised of porcelain or resin and are bonded to one’s teeth through the use of cement. Although the implantation of veneers is considered a cosmetic procedure, it can also improve dental health. Placing veneers requires two visits; the first visit involves the preparation of one’s teeth. During the second visit, Dr Rahbeeni cleans the teeth and uses bonding cement to secure the veneer to the surface of the tooth.
• Teeth whitening:
  Tobacco, coffee and wine all contribute to teeth discolouration. Sometimes teeth whitening strips and toothpaste prove to be ineffective, and it's for this reason professional teeth whitening is a better option. Dentin, the inner yellow layer of the tooth begins to show when the enamel starts to degenerate. Teeth whitening, however, can change and enhance the appearance of a person's teeth. Clean, healthy white teeth improve self-confidence, and while it's mostly carried out for cosmetic reasons, it has health benefits. Before the dentist whitens the patient's teeth, he assesses the condition of his or her gums and teeth. Dental crowns are usually a more suitable option for those people who are concerned about chips or misshapen teeth.
• Diastema closures:
  A diastema is a gap between teeth. Spaces between teeth arise from missing teeth, oral alignment issues and crooked teeth. The frenulum is a soft tissue that separates the gums and lips. The frenulum appears on the lower and upper region of the mouth. When there’s a problem with the labial frenum, this can affect the way teeth grow and have an impact on dental health. A diastema arises from an enlarged labial frenum, and although these gaps may be small, it can be a cosmetic problem for some people. The doctor first needs to examine the patient's gums to check if he or she has gum disease and treat this before he closes the gap.
• Endodontic/root canal therapy:
  Root canal therapy (endodontic treatment) prevents tooth extraction. A root canal also relieves pain as a result of tooth decay. Dr Rahbeeni performs a root canal to resolve an infection within the pulp of the tooth. The prosthodontist drills a hole into the affected tooth and carefully removes the infected pulp and disinfects the tooth. Once the tooth is cleaned, Dr Rahbeeni fills and seals the tooth. After root canal therapy, the patient needs to preserve the area and avoid solid substances until the prosthodontist fits a crown over the tooth. Typically after root canal therapy, the patient experiences sore and tender gums, but the doctor prescribes medication to relieve pain.
• Dentures:
  Commonly called "false teeth", dentures are prostheses with acrylic teeth attached that substitute for natural teeth. People need dentures when they have missing teeth as a result of trauma, infection or gum disease. Dentures are a quick fix for unappealing missing teeth that cause the face to sag and affect the person's speech. Dentures are made to resemble natural white teeth and may either be partial or full. Full dentures have a natural gum-like base that’s secured in place over the gums whereas partial dentures only have a single set of teeth that fits over the remaining teeth and gums. Patients have a choice of either removable or fixed dentures.
• Teeth grinding:
  Teeth grinding is a condition that occurs during the day and evening. But it’s during sleep that teeth grinding can cause severe problems. Teeth grinding that’s referred to as “bruxism” erodes the tooth’s enamel, fractures teeth and causes headaches, gum degeneration and temporomandibular joint disorder that arises from increased pressure on the jaw. Teeth grinding needs to be resolved if the patient experiences intense headaches, damages his or her teeth or suffers from jaw-related disorders. Mild bruxism doesn’t usually require treatment but to treat severe teeth grinding, Dr Rahbeeni prescribes medication or recommends sleep apnoea devices to control the effects of the disorder.
• TMD-Joint muscle disorders:
  Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) is a painful condition of a person's jaw joint. TMD arises from facial trauma, misalignment of teeth, arthritis or overuse of the jaw joint. Stress, smoking, teeth grinding and ill-fitted crowns or dentures contribute to the development of the temporomandibular disorder. TMD causes facial or jaw pain, headaches, shoulder and neck pain as well as a locked jaw. The prosthodontist makes a special bite plate or mouth guard to fit either the patient’s lower or upper jaw. Custom-made mouth guards protect the jaw joint and teeth from damage. Excessive teeth grinding causes pain and muscle spasms, and in this case, Dr Rahbeeni recommends physiotherapy to manage jaw dysfunction.
• Cleft palate:
  When a baby’s born with a cleft palate, there's a gap in the roof of the mouth, and because of this, there's a noticeable split between his or her mouth and nose. A cleft lip and palate are prevalent congenital disabilities that occur as a result of genetic conditions or syndromes, exposure to toxins during pregnancy or due to deficiencies. Dental issues, ear infections, feeding problems, speech impairment and hearing loss, arise from a cleft palate. Not only is the child left to live with a physical flaw, but he or she will also experience emotional and behavioural challenges. Oral prostheses such as obturators resolve feeding and speech development issues. But for permanent relief, surgery is required.
• Congenital & developmental defects:
  As an accomplished prosthodontist, Dr Rahbeeni received maxillofacial prosthetic training, and because of his knowledge of oral defects, the doctor works with a multidisciplinary team to resolve congenital and developmental defects. A cleft palate is one of the most widespread congenital and developmental defects. A split between the baby's mouth and nose may be alarming, but it can be fixed. The baby will have to undergo a few surgeries to correct a cleft lip and palate. Palatal defects also occur when tumours, whether benign or not, are surgically removed. Palatal defects can be unappealing and affect a person's self-confidence, but it's through oral rehabilitation that these congenital and developmental defects can be corrected.
• Sleep apnoea
  Sleep apnoea is a widespread sleep disorder that occurs when a person breaths irregularly during sleep. An individual, who suffers from sleep apnoea snores loudly, gasps while in a deep sleep and experiences daytime headaches. Other signs of sleep apnoea include irritability, insomnia, dry mouth and daytime tiredness. Recent studies have also linked sleep apnoea to teeth grinding. The patient’s airway constricts as a result of sleep apnoea, and because of this, teeth grinding occurs to open up the airway. Teeth grinding also moisten tissue in the throat that dries out due to forced breathing as a result of sleep apnoea.