Did you know that a root canal treatment can be done in one session? Yes it is possible with the advanced technology available at Al-Ahli Hospital’s Dental Center. That is one of the most sophisticated facilities and services that the dental center provides to patients.
Al-Ahli Hospital’s Dental Center delivers outstanding oral care in several dental specialities including, oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontics, Prosthodontics, Pedodontics, as well as general dentistry. With highly-experienced dental consultants and specialists, the Dental Centre guarantees guest satisfaction using the most advanced technology in the dental filed.
Al-Ahli Hospital’s Dental Center remains one of the premier dental centres in Qatar. The Center has nine dental clinics with the most modern dental equipment which includes full digital X-Ray imaging system, intra-oral cameras; in addition to the Laser .it also has the Heal-Ozone machines, the Cerec CAD-CAM and the Zoom whitening system.
Al-Ahli Hospital has its own Dental Laboratory within the Dental Center to ensure rapid preparation of dental appliances.
“Al-Ahli Hospital’s dental department is one of the most comprehensive centres in Qatar. It started in 2004, when the hospital was just opened, with two clinics, from there we have expanded into a dedicated dental centre covering all types of sub specialities in dentistry,” Dr Sami Krimly, Head of the Dental Department at Al-Ahli Hospital.
“At present, we have 12 dentists, of different specialities with a comprehensive and interdisciplinary way of working. “If a patient comes here with any type of dental problem, he will certainly find a solution” he added.
According to Dr Krimly, the Dental Center at Al-Ahli Hospital offers emergency service round the clock and it receives patients, referred from hospitals in Qatar and from other neighboring countries, particularly for Maxillofacial Surgery.
“We have well experienced and qualified dentists, the latest technology available in dentistry such as digital orthodontist services, invisible braces made by highly recognized manufactures and root canal done under microscope. We don’t compromise the quality and we have always received good feedback from our patients” said Dr Krimly.
The Dental Department at Al-Ahli Hospital recently expanded its services to Al Wakra with the opening of a new polyclinic in the area.
“We have the vision of providing the services for more people. At present we have two dental clinics with basic dentistry services operating in Al Wakra and hopefully, all subspecialties in dentistry will be available by early next year,” said Dr Krimly.
Dr Reem Al Kilani, General Dentist and Oral Dental Surgeon said, “The advantage of being in a hospital is that we can cover all type of patients, especially the medically compromised patients. We treat here all kind of patients like those with diabetics, pregnant women, individuals with Down syndrome and autism.”
“Pediatric patients with fear of dentistry, we first break the fear between the kid and the dentist. This will helps in their future prevention and make them accept the dental treatment when they grow as adults. Some special and difficult pediatric cases should be handled under general anesthesia,” she added.
Prosthodontics is another branch of dentistry available with high quality services. It is concerned with the design, manufacture, and fitting of artificial replacements for teeth. A prosthodontist is a dentist who specializes in the aesthetic (cosmetic) restoration and replacement of teeth, Restores optimum appearance and function of your smile.
Dr Rabab Jaber, a Dentist specialized in aesthetics with long years of experience said: “We are more keen to keep the natural look of the teeth. We prepare the whole mouth and teeth and give the esthetic result which the guest is looking for.”
Root canal treatment is another phrase often heard in dentistry. It is a straightforward procedure to relieve dental pain and save the teeth. Patients typically need a root canal when there is inflammation or infection in the roots of a tooth. During root canal treatment, an endodontist, who specializes in such treatment, carefully removes the pulp inside the tooth, cleans, disinfects and shapes the root canals, and places a filling to seal the space.
At Al-Ahli Hospital the experience of having a root canal treatment done can be more relaxing and convenient.
“We do the root canal treatment in one session under the surgical operating microscope and state of art endodontic technologies,” said Dr. Hareth Alkatheb, a dentist specialized in root canal treatment and re-treatment.
“We also do root canal re-treatment for the failed cases in one session under the surgical operating microscope and using up to date endodontic technologies. Our services also include removal of broken needles, perforation repair of the root floor or walls, differential diagnosis of the oro-facial pain using special endodontic diagnostic tests to manage the traumatized teeth,” he added.
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Dental health matters
Practising good dental health is important to maintaining a healthy mouth, teeth and gums. It will also help your appearance and quality of life. Your dental health team consists of you and dental health professionals. Together, you can prevent many dental problems from causing the diminished quality of life and potential medical complications.
Dentistry, also known as Dental and Oral Medicine, is a branch of medicine that consists of the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity, commonly in the dentition but also the oral mucosa, and of adjacent and related structures and tissues, particularly in the maxillofacial (jaw and facial) area.
Although primarily associated with teeth among the general public, the field of dentistry or dental medicine is not limited to teeth but includes other aspects of the craniofacial complex including the temporomandibular joint and other supporting, muscular, lymphatic, nervous, vascular, and anatomical structures.
Oral and maxillofacial surgery
Oral and maxillofacial surgery deals with a variety of conditions associated with the mouth, jaws, face and neck. To become a consultant in oral and maxillofacial surgery, you need to be qualified in both medicine and dentistry. The combined medical, dental and surgical training reflects the broad nature of the work undertaken by oral and maxillofacial surgeons.
Oral surgery
Oral surgery deals with the treatment and ongoing management of irregularities and pathology of the jaw and mouth that require surgical intervention.
Orthodontics
Orthodontics is the branch of dentistry concerned with the growth of the face, the development of teeth and jaws and the correction and prevention of abnormalities.
Paediatric dentistry
Paediatric dentistry aims to improve the oral healthcare of infants, children and adolescents through preventive, educational and treatment services.
Restorative dentistry
In restorative dentistry, dentists care for patients with complex problems to restore their dental function. Many patients have particular needs with congenital or acquired facial defects, medical problems or learning difficulties that have implications for their care.
Prosthodontics
Prosthodontics is one of the branches of dentistry that deals with the replacement of missing teeth and the associated soft and hard tissues by prostheses (crowns, bridges, dentures) which may be fixed or removable, or maybe supported and retained by implants.
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Services at Al-Ahli Dental Center
Oral and Maxillo Facial Surgery:
- Surgical removal of impacted teeth under Local/General Anesthesia.
- Diseases and infections of mouth, teeth, jaws and face.
- Soft & Hard tissue tumours/ cysts of the Head and Neck region.
- Congenital, developmental and post-traumatic Deformities of the facial skeleton.
- Arthroscopic Surgery of TM (Jaw) joint, Including conservative management.
- Disease of Salivary Glands, stones, stincture in ducts etc.
- Facial Pain, Neuralgias, Oral white or red lesions, oral ulcers.
- Orthognathic and Reconstructive Surgery.
- Cleft Lip / Palate Surgery.
- Comprehensive Dental & Maxillo-Facial.
- Management of guests with special needs and Medical conditions.
- Implants, bone graft and sinus Lift.
Orthodontics:
- Invisible orthodontic treatments with clear removable aligner. Invisalign (Without wires, bands or brackets)
- Lingual invisible orthodontic treatments. Incognito.
- Management of all forms of mal-aligned teeth.
- Treatment of all kinds of orthognathic and Dysfunctional problems.
- Preventive Orthodontic Treatments.
- pre and post-operative surgical orthodontics.
- Treatment of (TMJ) Temporomandibular Joint's Disorders.
- Orthodontic treatment with Orthodontic Implants.
Prosthodontic:
- Aesthetic full mouth reconstruction.
- Crowns for restoring damaged teeth and Bridges for Replacing missing ones using Zircon or Porcelain fused to high Precious metal.
- Cerec Crowns and restorations - CAD/CAM computer Technology in one visit.
- Porcelain Veneers for full mouth make over giving a Hollywood Smile.
- Removable Partial and Complete Dentures (Acrylic and Chrome Cobalt).
- Various Prosthesis over Implants.
Pediatric Dentistry:
- Dental treatments for children from 0 to 16 years of age.
- Dental treatments for mentally and physically challenged children.
- Expert non-pharmacological behavior management Techniques in child friendly environment.
- Dental treatments with "Laughing Gas" sedation technique to relieve anxiety.
- Full mouth Dental rehabilitation under General Anesthesia.
- Cosmetic Dental reconstructions.
Endodontic Dentistry:
- Root canal treatment in One Session under the surgical operating microscope & state of art endodontic technologies.
- Root canal Re-treatment for the failed cases in One Session under the surgical operating microscope & up to date endodontic technologies.
- Removal of broken needles, perforation repair of the root floor & / or walls
- Differential diagnosis of the Orofacial pain using special endodontic diagnostic tests.
- Management of the traumatized teeth.
- Management of the incompletely formed roots by Revascularization technique
-Special needs dentistry
- Also called special care dentistry is dentistry for those with developmental and acquired disabilities.
