Dr Simon Darfoor
A new cosmetic dental treatment to reverse unsightly receding gums is being pioneered in the UK by Dr Simon Darfoor a leading Harley
Street dentist.
Historically, receding gums which are caused by ageing or chronic gum disease could only be treated by attempting to maintain the remaining tissue through a stringent oral hygiene programme.
The condition could not be reversed, leaving patients with unattractive gaps in between their teeth and the resulting cosmetic impact on their smile.
This in turn can lead to a loss of self-confidence and other
psychological problems with some patients.
In addition to the cosmetic implications, receding gums can also result in a greater risk of infection of the gums and teeth.
However, a new procedure in which a donated human tissue product called Alloderm is grafted onto the gums is being hailed as a miracle break-through in the treatment of this condition which affects so many.
AlloDerm tissue grafts
AlloDerm is an acellular dermal matrix derived from donated human skin tissue. It has been recently introduced for use in dentistry, having previously been used in medicine for difficult hernia and abdominal procedures, breast reconstruction and the treatment and repair of burns.It allows gum grafting procedures to occur without the need to take the gum tissue from the palate.
Developed by the US bio-chemical group LifeCell Corporation, Alloderm is tissue which has been processed to remove all cells and which repairs a patient's damaged gums by providing a foundation for new tissue regeneration.
Soon after placement around the damaged gums, blood starts to flow into the AlloDerm from the patient's natural tissue and over time, the AlloDerm enables the patient to re-grow healthy gums and reverse the medical and
cosmetic negatives.
There are no side-effects to the procedure apart from some initial swelling and possibly some mild bruising for a day or two after the AlloDerm graft.
Although this is the first time that AlloDerm has been used for the treatment of damaged gums, different regeneration matrices of the product have been widely used for a long while in plastic and reconstructive surgery.
Dr Darfoor
Dr Simon Darfoor is a graduate of Guy's Dental Hospital in London and limits his practice to Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgical Dentistry.
He holds a Diploma in Implant Dentistry, the Gold Standard for Dental Implantology here in England today and is also Director of the Dental Education Continuum at No 1 Harley Street, which provides regular continuing dental education courses for dentists and dental specialists on all
aspects of Surgical Dentistry and Aesthetic Gum Surgery.
Dr. Darfoor has furthered his expertise in Cosmetic Dentistry through hundreds of hours of additional continuing education in Europe and the USA. He has accomplished this by attending seminars geared specifically to the improvement of all aspects of Cosmetic Dentistry, Implant Dentistry, Aesthetic Gum Surgery and actively researches improvements in procedures and techniques.
Scheduling
Dr Darfoor is available Mondays and Fridays and alternate Tuesdays from 9.00 am to 5.30 pm. He will schedule your appointment as promptly as possible.
Please allow approximately 45 minutes for your initial consultation. If you have pain or an emergency situation, every attempt will be made to see you that day.
He will try to stay on schedule to minimize waiting at the time of your appointment but referral of emergency patients can cause delays to the schedule and should this occur, understanding and patience are very much appreciated.
For those of you who would have to travel some distance for your initial consultation, the Practice has forged links with local hotels to ensure that every stage of the process runs smoothly.
Fees
Initial Consultation Fee with following report: £125
Course of Alloderm Treatment (Per application): £450
Dr Simon Darfoor
1 Harley Street
London W1G 9QD
T: 020 7580 2294
F: 020 7580 5357
E: reception@drsimondarfoor.com
If you would like any additional information or have any further questions on Alloderm or Cosmetic Gum treatments then please contact us via phone or email
