Dentistry

Our dental clinic is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities that meet all the EU standards - A-dec unit, Excellite Plasma for whitening and light hardening, biostimulating laser, intra-oral camera with a monitor, dental scaler, sandblasting device.
We use top quality materials produced by such companies as 3M, ESPE, KULTZER.
We have the best staff of dentistry in Poland. Our dentists continuously attend training courses to improve their skills and qualifications as well as to provide services to the best European standard. Please see our photo gallery.
Our goal is to provide the patients with diagnostics and treatment at the European standard using the latest modern equipment, materials and methods.
For the comfort of our patients, all rooms are air-conditioned, and the assisting staff are always at hand.
All procedures are conducted under local anaesthesia.

Our dentists

Dr Elwira Urban

She finished her Stomatology studies at Wrocław Medical University in 1992. She completed a postgraduate internship at the department and clinic of conservative dentistry. Until 1997 she worked as an assistant at the department and clinic of dentistry surgery. Specialisations in dentistry surgery and general stomatology. Since 1993, she has run a private stomatology clinic specializing in aesthetics and prosthetic fillings, using implants. She has taken part in many international seminars and courses, mainly regarding implant and reconstruction surgery, as well as prosthetic courses in the field of stomatological aesthetics. She is also a member of OSIS.

Dr Mirosława Bartkowiak

She studied at the Dentistry department of Wrocław Medical University between 1978 and 1983. In 1987, she had achieved the 1st grade of specialisation in the field of general dentistry, and in 1995 the 2nd grade of specialisation in the field of orthodontics. In 1983, she started working for a health care centre (ZOZ) in Jawor, where she worked until 1986. In the same year, she started working in Przemyśl, in a local ZOZ department. In 1993, she worked in an orthodontics clinic in ZOZ Krzyki in Wrocław. After finishing work in ZOZ in Przemyśl, she started a stomatology clinic in Przemyśl (1992-1996) and Wrocław (1992-2002). Since 2001, together with Elwira Urban she has run The Bartkowiak and Urban stomatological clinic.

Dr Anna Turek

She finished her studies at the Medical and Stomatology department at Silesian Medical University in Zabrze in 2005. She took a postgraduate internship at Royal Dent clinic in Wrocław. She has taken part in many international orthodontics and endodontics courses and training, regarding aesthetical stomatology and prosthetics.

Dr Romuald Dudek

He finished his medical studies in 1997 at the Dentistry department of Wrocław Medical University. He completed a 1-year internship at ZOZ for higher education facilities in Wrocław. Between 1998 and 2001, he worked at ZOZ Stare Miasto at the district outpatients' clinic in Wrocław. Since 2000, he has been working in the Royal Dent stomatology clinic. He has finished courses of conservative dentistry, endodontics and prosthetics.

Dr Michał Chrobak

He finished his medical studies, with honours, at the Stomatology Department of Wrocław Medical University. He was a member of the Maxillary and face surgery and Pedodontics scientific groups during his studies. During his studies he also completed extra medical practice at the Maxillary and face surgery ward of the Wrocław Medical University. He is the author of a publication about conservative stomatology presented at the M. Kłopotowski scientific conference in Łódź. He has conducted scientific studies on the use of ozone in stomatology. He has also taken part in courses about endodontics, prosthetics and aesthetical stomatology, and many more topics. At present, he is conducting studies on the aesthetical surgery and teeth whitening for his doctoral studies.

All for your safety...

For your safety, a panoramic radiograph of your teeth will be taken on your first interview. A patient may watch the entire procedure on the screen connected to the intra-oral camera.
After the treatment is completed, you can get your teeth whitened with our high-tech Excelllite Plasma by a Dutch Jovident Systems. During this treatment a special whitening agent is applied on the teeth and then irradiated with the plasma light. The dentist can bleach all the teeth at once with full-arch whitening adaptor . The entire process is complete during a single visit. It is the quickest and most effective whitening method ensuring safety for your teeth at the same time.

We look forward to serving your dental needs!

Veneers

What is a veneer?

A veneer is a thin layer of porcelain made to fit over the front surface of a tooth, like a false fingernail fits over a nail. Sometimes a natural colour 'composite' material is used instead of porcelain.

When would you need a veneer?

Veneers can improve the colour, shape and position of your teeth. A precise shade of porcelain can be chosen to give the right colour to improve a single discoloured or stained tooth or to lighten front teeth generally. A veneer can make a chipped tooth look intact again. The porcelain covers the whole of the front of the tooth with a thicker section replacing the broken part. Veneers can also be used to close small gaps, when orthodontics (braces) are not suitable. If one tooth is slightly out of position, a veneer can sometimes be fitted to bring it into line with the others.

What are the advantages of veneers?

Veneers make teeth look natural and healthy. Because they are very thin and are held in place by a special strong bond very little preparation of the tooth is needed.

How are teeth prepared for a veneer?

Some of the shiny outer enamel surface of the tooth may be removed, to make sure that the veneer can be bonded permanently in place later. The amount of enamel removed is tiny and will be the same as the thickness of the veneer to be fitted, so that the tooth stays the same size. A local anaesthetic (injection) may be used to make sure that there is no discomfort, but often this is not necessary. Once the tooth has been prepared, the dentist will take an 'impression' (mould). This will be given to the dental technician, along with any other information needed to make the veneer. The colour of the surrounding teeth is matched on a shade guide to make sure that the veneer will look entirely natural.

How long will it take?

A veneer takes at least two visits: the first to prepare the tooth and to match the shade, and the second to fit it. Before bonding it in place, your dentist will show you the veneer on your tooth to make sure you are happy with it. Bonding a veneer in place is done with a special adhesive, which holds it firmly on the tooth.

Implants

What is an implant?

A dental implant is a titanium metal rod which is placed into the jawbone. It is used to support one or more false teeth. In practice, both the false teeth and their supporting rod are known as 'implants'.

Who is a candidate for dental implants?

Anyone who is missing one or more of their teeth due to injury, disease, or decay may be a candidate for dental implants. If one, a few or all teeth are missing, dental implants in conjunction with a crown or bridge can replace those teeth. Occasionally, older patients express concern that their age may prevent them from enjoying the benefits that dental implants offer. However, health is more of a determining factor than age. If you're healthy enough to have a tooth extracted, you're probably healthy enough to receive dental implants. Your dentist will determine if you are a candidate for dental implants after a careful evaluation of your dental and medical health history. At this time all your questions can be answered.

Is there pain or discomfort involved?

Most patients report that there is very little discomfort and that they were much more comfortable following the procedure then they anticipated. Implants are placed in a very gentle fashion and care is taken to the various tissues involved. Anesthesia and patient sedation are used to eliminate any discomfort at the time of the procedure.

How much time is required for an implant placement?

Traditionally, the procedure has been performed in two steps. The dentist began by installing the implant, which was left for from three to six months to heal and integrate with the jawbone. During the healing period, the patient was given a temporary prosthesis until the permanent crown could be put in place. Also there is an alternative to the two-step method that allows you to have the implant installed in one whole piece in one single session. This new method has simplified the procedure a lot, both for patients and dentists. The procedure is chosen depends on several factors, such as the patient's dental health, the number of teeth involved and which teeth are replaced. These factors will also determine the total number of visits to the dentist throughout the treatment period.

Step by step

1. The dentist makes a first examination and takes x-rays. Diagnosis and treatment planning after which it may be necessary to carry out repairs or treatment to any remaining teeth.
2. Implant - metal rod is installed. Implant placement is usually followed by a period of healing lasting to a few months. In this time metal rod will integrate with jawbone. Stitches are normally removed 7 to 10 days after the metal rod is installed.
3. Several visits may be needed over the next few weeks to adjust temporary teeth or dentures and to monitor healing.
4. Once the implant has healed uneventfully for the required time, the ceramic tooth, crown is installed. The way that the teeth fit together is carefully adjusted so that they do not interfere with each other.
5. Regular examination and hygiene appointments are then all that is required to maintain the health of the mouth, teeth and implants.

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