Restorative dentistry

What we do

We treat a wide range of patients, including those:

  • who have or have had oral cancer
  • with congenital dental abnormalities such as hypodontia and cleft lip and palate.
  • with mouth and face injuries.

We offer specialist services not provided by general dentists, including:

  • Prosthodontics – where we replace lost or missing teeth using fixed and/or removable devices such as bridges, implants and dentures.
  • Periodontology – where we repair the damage caused by disease in your gums and the bones that support your teeth, and prevent further damage.
  • Endodontics – sometimes called root canal treatment, this is a procedure that becomes necessary when the blood and nerve supply of a tooth (known as dental pulp) become infected by bacteria.

Location

Second floor, Dental Institute, Denmark Hill, London, SE5 9RS

Contact Details

  • Main Reception: +44 (0)20 3299 3591

Patient Information Leaflets

Conditions we treat

We consider the following high prority groups for treatment by restorative dentistry:

  • patients who have or have in the past had oral cancer
  • patients with congenital dental abnormalities, eg hypodontia, cleft lip and palate and amelogenesis imperfecta
  • medically compromised patients
  • patients who have suffered orofacial trauma.

Our service has various clinics covering five specialist treatment areas.

Endodontics

  • dentoalveolar trauma and resorption (internal and external)
  • separated instruments
  • extirpation of pulps
  • retreatment of single-rooted teeth in high priority cases such as trauma
  • molar retreatment of strategic teeth
  • apical surgery.

Traumatology
The walk-in dental trauma clinic assesses patients who have suffered traumatic facial and dental injuries and refers them for treatment, as necessary

Prosthodontics
This sees difficult denture cases and patients with complex crown and bridgework requiring specialist treatment will be accepted. We do not provide replacement bridges.

Periodontology

  • advanced periodontitis (aged under 40)
  • aggressive early onset periodontitis
  • complex mucogingival problems, severe localised gingival recession, gingival enlargement
  • persistent deep pocketing.
  • whose medical condition/medication may be contributing to the problem
  • patients who may benefit from crown lengthening before restorative treatment
  • patients being considered for complex orthodontic/orthognathic surgery where periodontal health is in doubt

Implants
This sees patients who have suffered oro-facial trauma; who have or have had oro-facial cancer; with congenital defects such has hypodontia and cleft palate; or having difficulty wearing full dentures.

What is required before referring a patient

Patients referred for implant treatment must have good oral hygiene, no active periodontal disease, a well cared for mouth and must not smoke.

We do not provide GA or sedation for anxious patients requiring specialist restorative dental treatment.

Patients accepted for treatment will be expected to have a general dental practitioner who is willing to assume responsibility for continuing dental care to and participate in items of treatment as deemed necessary by a consultant in restorative dentistry. Most patients will be discharged back to their general dental practitioners once their treatment is complete.

Generally, we are unable to accept patients for treatment on financial grounds alone. Acceptance is based on clinical need.

Booking a patient at King's

Routine Referrals

For routine referrals, please send a letter of referral, either by email to kch-tr.dentalmaillist@nhs.net or by post using the referral form. The appointment will be arranged through the Dental Waiting List Office on 020 3299 4988.

Emergency Referrals

For emergency referrals, please send a letter of referral, either by email to kch-tr.dentalmaillist@nhs.net or by post using the referral form. The appointment will be arranged through the Dental Waiting List Office on 020 3299 4988.

Other Queries

For any other queries, please contact the Clinic Reception Desk, tel 020 3299 3591.

Referral Forms

Please complete the relevant form and note any pre-consultation investigations required:

Key Clinical Staff

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