Why choose Hemming Healthcare Dental Laboratory?

Flexible Gum Veneers

Our Flexible Gum Veneers are carefully crafted to your patients individual needs by highly experienced technicians at our Northampton laboratories using pioneering techniques and Gingivamoll ®. This unique material was developed especially for flexible epitheses. Clinically tested by The University of Zurich, Gingivamoll results showed a high percentage of patients more than satisfied with its retention, comfort and aesthetics, in fact 85% reported that their partners or friends were unaware of their epitheses.

Dental technicians are sometimes called on to produce gum veneers to cover unsightly gaps between teeth that have been subject to gingival and periodontal disease. The accepted material has been denture acrylic, and some fine aesthetic results have been made.

However, the hard veneers were impossible to be made further distal than the canines because of undercuts and they could also rub and further damage the delicate gingiva.

Soft and flexible silicone is a solution to these problems.

1. It does not damage the condition and because of its flexibility can be extended as far as the molars if needed.

2. The patient also appreciates a more "natural" feel without any discomfort.

3. The material looks and feels just like the lost tissue. Provided the patient observes the cleaning maintenance procedures these will offer at least one year of cosmetically problem free treatment.

They are not easy to make and the material will lose colour after about 12 to 24 months, depending on the habits of the patient.

Smoking heavily has a bad effect, also coloured spices. For this reason, the veneers are made in pairs or in some cases as many as four at a time for people with high profile public lives.

However, the results are so good that patients are happy to accept those drawbacks.

Construction

Special trays are recommended making it a 2 stage, 3 appointment procedure. A tray is made from a preliminary alginate impression covering the area to be treated. The tray is located on the incisal edges and buccal cusps of the teeth.

Before using this tray to make a rubber impression, a palate core is made using silicone putty. The interdental tags are trimmed to their bases with a scalpel to form a palatal seal which confines the rubber impression material to the interdental spaces.

The final impression is taken using a strong rubber material with the palatal core in position and careful removal is necessary to avoid tearing the vital interdental tags, which are, of course, accurate impressions of the inter-proximal spaces.

Now the Laboratory takes over

It is helpful if the clinician can draw the extension on the preliminary model, since the patient's lip line can be assessed in the surgery. The working model is made in hard stone and the epithesis waxed up exactly as it is to appear.

The surface of the veneers is given its final appearance and characterisation.

This is very important because after the material has set, contouring and polishing are no longer possible.

Dramatic results have been achieved with the flexible gingival veneers. As opposed to hard prosthesis, it offers better aesthetics and a more comfortable solution to patients after periodontal and implant surgery; where recession and phonetic problems may be present. The cosmetic benefits have enabled many patients to smile again with confidence.

Contraindications

1. Poor or unstable periodontal health.

2. Poor oral hygiene.

3. High caries activity.

4. Known allergy to silicone.

5. Heavy smokers.

Acknowledgments

Detax GmbH & Co. KG, Germany, manufacturer of Gingivamoll ®

A full report was published by Schweiz Monatsschr Zahnmed No.100:967, 1990.

Written copies can be obtained on request from Hemming Healthcare Laboratory.

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GUM VENEER PATIENT LEAFLETS

A leaflet that answers patients frequently asked questions regarding the Gum Veneer procedure. Pack of 50.

LAB-28 £4.26

GUM VENEER PATIENT POSTER

297mm by 420mm (A3) poster promoting the Gum Veneer procedure.

LAB-31 £2.13

GUM VENEER LIGHTBOX

Panorama curved front lightbox with front access aluminium frame and rear lit illumination.297mm by 420mm (A3) poster promoting the Gum Veneer procedure.

Wall plugs, screws and cable clips included.

LAB-27 £123

HYGIENIC CARE KIT

An optional Care Kit is available for the storage and protection of patients Flexible Gum Veneers. This hygienic Care Kit simplifies daily application and maintenance with its integral mirror, cleaning fluid, soft brush and handy storage compartments.

LAB-23 £10

SONIC APPLIANCE CLEANER

The Cordless Sonic Cleaner gets dental appliances sparkling clean in 5-10 minutes. Used in conjunction with Protech Prosthetic Cleaner, the Cordless Sonic Cleaner cleans deep – at 5800 waves per second – where brushes can’t reach. Requires 2*AA batteries (not included).

LAB-24 £10

PROTECH PROSTHETIC CLEANER

Extra-strength Protech Prosthetic Cleaner revitalizes all removable dentures and appliances with amazing results. Fresh mint formula cleans and deodorizes. Each packet makes a solution effective for 7 to 10 days. 12 foil packets per box.

LAB-25 £14

TEACHING MODEL AND TEACHING AID

A model is available to demonstrate the benefits of Flexible Gum Veneers, and can be used as a marketing tool within the practice to promote modern healthcare techniques and oral hygiene aids.

MDLNMP

Upper (including gum veneer) £125.00

Lower £85.00

Hinged set £187.00

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Our Services

Collection and Delivery:

We operate a morning & afternoon collection and delivery service within a 20 mile radius of Northampton. Regular clients outside this area are usually serviced by courier or postage-paid first class address labels. Please call 01604 621405 or e-mail lab@hemminghealthcare.com to arrange a collection.

Process Times:

The following shows the time required to process your work under our premier service. All times quoted are the number of days we require in the laboratory and DO NOT include transit days or weekends. On rare occasions we may need more time to maintain the high standards you deserve, please call us if you need work for a specific date.

Flexible Gum Department

Flexible Gum Veneers 3 weeks

Crown & Bridge Department

Crowns 10 days

Bridges 10 days

Chrome Department

Metal Frame 14 days

Metal try & teeth bite 5 days

Finishes 5 days

Acrylic Department

Acrylic try & teeth bite 5 days

Finishes 5 days

Addition Replacement Next day

Lining & Relining Next day

Denture Repairs

All Work Same day

When returning your work we use a next day delivery service.

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