Dental restorations rebuild and repair damaged teeth. At WPC, we offer durable and aesthetic tooth-coloured options. A beautiful and healthy smile starts here. Improve your smile today – call to schedule a consultation.
Our Prosthodontist is a specialist dentist making him an expert is reconstructive dentistry. Having spent years learning his profession, Dr Bradley Shepherd is qualified in prosthodontics and cosmetic dentistry. With over 30 years experience in dentistry, Dr Shepherd has been providing patients with their dream smile.
We cater our approach to reconstructive dentistry differently for every patient so whether you have missing teeth, have difficulty with normal daily oral function or are simply unhappy with your smile we can develop a treatment plan with consideration to your work/life commitments, financial position or time constraints.
Our aim is to provide the highest quality of prosthodontic services available in the market today and deliver exceptional customised results for each and every patient. It is our attention to detail and capacity to develop practical solutions to the most complex dental problems that provides the greatest advantage to you.
Complete smile makeovers – For some patients who have suffered wear, extensive decay or trauma, we will combine a variety of reconstructive treatments to rebuild and reshape the smile. Since Dr Shepherd has additional training in complex cases, we believe you will be thrilled with your results.
Whether from an injury, the result of erosion and decay or lifestyle choices, missing teeth can be replaced.
When the surface of your teeth wears down, you may experience increased sensitivity and discolouration.
Whether from an injury, biting a hard food or teeth grinding, broken or chipped teeth can erode your enamel.
When patients have extensive wear or damage due to an accident or a teeth grinding habit or they wish to complete a smile makeover, knowledge of the entire dental system including the jaws, joints, muscles, bite (occlusion), teeth and gum tissue is essential to achieving an ideal result.
Our prosthodontist, Dr Bradley Shepherd, has additional education and experience in complex and full mouth cases, teeth replacement and restoration of healthy dental function.
Full Mouth Restoration Trauma – teeth grinding and tooth loss can affect the appearance of teeth as well as interfering with proper function when it comes to speaking and chewing. At Western Prosthodontic Centre, we combine a number of treatment modalities to restore both aesthetics and comfort.
Restorative Dentistry – Dental restorations rebuild and repair damaged teeth. At WPC, we offer durable and aesthetic tooth-coloured options for most restorations. Choosing the proper restoration makes reduced sensitivity, improved function, and a comfortable bite possible. In most full mouth cases, a variety of treatments will provide the ideal outcome. Dr Shepherd will discuss treatment options and help you choose the route that will achieve your oral health goals. In addition to the restoration of teeth, great care is taken to ensure that the teeth come together correctly and the jaw’s joints and muscles function properly.
Teeth Replacement Options – Prosthodontists also undergo rigorous training in the field of teeth replacement. Missing teeth undermine the function of your bite and increase the risk for oral conditions such as periodontal disease and bone loss. Dr Bradley Shepherd offers the following teeth replacement options in our West Perth dental clinic:
Dental Implants – Many people prefer teeth replacement with dental implants as they offer the most natural and lifelike replacement for natural teeth. Dental implants replace the root as well as the crown of the tooth and fully integrate with the jawbone for outstanding stability. Dental implants are also used in securing dental bridges and dentures to eliminate slipping and mobility.
Dental Bridges – fill the space left by a missing tooth and are a reliable option when dental implant treatment is not possible or preferred. While they do prevent remaining teeth from shifting, which helps protect the bite, dental bridges do not stop bone loss.
Dentures – have provided a solution for patients for centuries. Both complete and partial dentures fit better and look more attractive than ever before. Dr Shepherd’s expertise and experience make it possible to have dentures that actually fit comfortably and allow patients to smile with confidence.
When natural teeth sustain damage or require an extraction, the WPC team is here to help find a solution that works best for you.
Today's dentures provide a viable option for patients with missing teeth, allowing them to maintain a healthy diet and a confident smile.
Dental Implants replace the entire tooth, including the root, for the most lifelike results available in modern dentistry.
Already speaking with other reconstructive dental specialists, or have you had treatment you are not happy with?
With full time daily exposure to the complexities of reconstructive dentistry, Dr Bradley Shepherd has a vast bank of knowledge and experience to be able to provide you with a second opinion on your completed treatment which may not be satisfactory to you. We can also help you understand or suggest alternatives to a treatment proposal you may have already received from another provider.
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