What we do
Restorative Dentistry at the University of Bristol Dental
Hospital provides specialist care and advice in the rehabilitation
of oral function and dento-facial appearance. Priority patient
groups which are treated include those recovering from oral cancer,
those born with very few teeth or have oral defects (e.g. cleft
palate) and those subject to significant trauma.
Restorative Dentistry excels in teaching undergraduate and
postgraduate dental professionals in partnership with Bristol
Dental School, and is also an internationally recognised centre for
cutting-edge research. Proportionally, more of Bristol Dental
School's undergraduates proceed to formal postgraduate training and
education than any other UK Dental School, which confirms one of
the aims of producing dentists equipped for life-long learning.
Bristol Dental School was also rated as the top Dental School in
the UK in the 2009 and 2010 National Student Survey.
Our specialisms
- Treatment of congenital oral/dental defects
- Oral rehabilitation of head and neck cancer patients
- Oral rehabilitation for multi-disciplinary trauma
- Teaching dental professionals
- Clinical Research
Clinics
- General Restorative dentistry treatment planning
- Periodontal disease treatment planning
- Endodontic treatment planning
- Oncology MDT
- Craniofacial MDT
- Orthodontic-Restorative Clinic
Conditions we treat
Cleft lip and palate: a condition resulting in a localised
failure of the lip, palate and dental tissues to develop.
Reconstruction of the dental tissues after cleft surgery and
orthodontics.
Congenitally missing teeth (Hypodontia): a condition in which
some or all of the teeth and supporting tissues fail to develop and
grow. Reconstruction will often require a combined orthodontic and
restorative treatment approach.
Dental and facial trauma: reconstruction of the oral and dental
tissues following loss through significant accidental injury.
Reconstruction may require a combined maxillofacial surgery,
orthodontic and restorative treatment approach.
Endodontic (root canal) problems: Specialist advice and
treatment planning if out-with the scope of general dental
practice, including tooth root surgery. Please note we cannot offer
endodontic re-treatment but can offer advice and treatment planning
guidance.
Head and neck cancer: reconstruction of the oral and dental
tissues after cancer surgery and radiotherapy.
Missing and broken down teeth: where specialist advice or
treatment planning is required to restore appearance and
function.
Oro-facial pain: a range of conditions resulting in discomfort
in the dental or jaw tissues. Investigation, diagnosis and
treatment.
Periodontal (Gum) disease: a range of diseases of the gum and
bone supporting the teeth. Diagnosis, advice and provision of
treatment for susceptible individuals that fall within the Tier 2/3
categories of Restorative Care.
Tooth wear: damage to the teeth caused by tooth grinding, acid
erosion or other causes. Where specialist advice or treatment
planning is required to restore appearance and function.
Treatments we offer
Patients may be referred by their dentist for advice and
treatment planning, using the standardised form available online.
Referrals direct from patients will not usually be accepted unless
there is an accompanying letter of referral from a dental
practitioner.
Specialist Prosthodontic, Periodontic, Endodontic and Operative
Dentistry treatment may be provided for priority patient groups.
These include developmental defects, head and neck oncology and
severe head and neck trauma.
In addition, even for priority groups, funding for complex high
cost procedures is limited and is usually dependent upon prior
approval from NHS England. This includes tooth replacement
involving the use of dental implants for patients falling into
exceptional funding groups.
Changes to the student-led treatment service
Bristol Dental School is moving to 1 Trinity
Quay, Avon Street, Bristol, BS2 0PT in Summer 2023. We are no
longer accepting volunteer patients for student-led restorative
treatment at Bristol Dental Hospital. More information will be
available on how to volunteer for assessment for suitability at the
new site on Bristol Dental School's website in Spring
2023.
