All 6 Clinics that provide Gum Surgery in Malta

Even if you have perfect teeth your smile may not be at its best, if your gums aren’t in good condition. For this reason, gum surgery is commonly used to correct a ‘gummy’ smile or even to correct gums that have receded. Gum surgery is commonly combined with other cosmetic dental techniques.

What is Gum Surgery?

You might need a gum surgery if:

• You have a gummy smile. This is where your gums cover a lot of your tooth, making them look small
• Your gums have receded, making your teeth look too long
• If your gums are uneven due to gum loss or missing teeth
• If you teeth are sensitive because receding gums have exposed them

Things to look out for:

• Gum surgery is normally done under a local anaesthetic, however if your whole mouth needs treating then a general anaesthetic may be required

What is the procedure like?

To improve the appearance of a gummy smile, a cosmetic dentist will remove the excess gum with a laser. This exposes more of the tooth and as a result they look longer and more natural. It is normally necessary to use an antibacterial mouthwash for a couple of weeks after the procedure.

This is a very different procedure and gum tissue from elsewhere in your mouth (typically the roof) is removed and subsequently grafted onto your gums

What affects the price?

• The dentist that you choose
• How much of your mouth needs treatment
• Whether you need gum removed or added
• If additional work is required

Malta lies at the heart of the Mediterranaen. Its history streches from five thousand year old temples, through crusader castles and the art of Caravaggio to today's vibrant city life and tranquil beaches. An E.U member, access is easy and uncomplicated.

Benefits of travelling to Malta

Malta offers a unique dental location. With a total of 150 practicing dentists, regulation is easy and efficient. As just 6 dentists graduate a year, every graduate has a closely observed training period. In contrast to the random sampling of clinics in most countries, Malta checks each clinic once a year to ensure the highest standards are maintained.

Dentists in Malta - Qualifications

Malta has a long association with the UK and its dental training follows the same 5 year programme. There is one dental school and it is regulated by the Medical Board.

Following graduation it is common to join a two year vocational training programme before entering private practice. Specialties are available with orthodontics and facial surgery currently recognised.

Continuing education will soon be mandatory for renewal of licence and in practice is universally followed with the Dental Association of Malta co-ordinating with the dental university to provide courses in skills maintainance and progression.

Dentists in Malta - Additional Information

Organizations

Coordination of Malta's dental healthcare is the responsibility of the Ministry of Health. Much of the regulation of the profession is the responsibility of the Medical Council of Malta, an independant body to which all dentists must belong. The Medical Council holds the register of all dentists qualified to practice in Malta.

The Dental Association of Malta is the professional association. It helps organize training and skills development and informs its members of trends in modern dentistry. About 50% of dentists in Malta are members of the Association.

Dental Ethics

The Medical Council of Malta has a comprehensive code of ethics which covers both the broader medical and the dental profession. It has specific sections on ensuring the health of the patient without regard to profit, the fair application of fees and the protection of a patient's privacy.

Complaints

The Medical Council has the power to suspend or remove the right to practice (No dentist has been removed from the dental register in the history of the Council). The right to action through the civil courts is unaffected by any complaint lodged with the medical council.

Data Protection

A 2003 law covers all aspects of the protection of data, both paper and electronic. This is fully complient with EU regulations on data protection. In addtion the ethical code of the Medical Council covers the duties of a dentist towards the privacy of their patients.

Resources

Ministry of Health:
Palazzo Castellania,
15 Merchant's Street,
Valletta,
VLT 2000,
Malta.
website: www.sahha.gov.mt/

Register of Dentists:
There is a register of all dentists qualified to practice in Malta on the Ministry of Health website.
website: http://www.sahha.gov.mt/pages.aspx?page=87

Medical Council of Malta
181 Melita Street,
Valletta,
CMR02,
Malta.
tel: 21255540
fax: 21255541

Dental Association of Malta
The Professional Centre,
Sliema Road, Gzira GZR 06
Malta.
tel: +356 2131 2888
fax: +356 2131 2004
email: mfpb@maltanet.net
website: dentalamalta.com

Ethical Code
Medical Council: The Ethical Code

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