Dental Services & Procedures

Occlusal imbalance — the way upper and lower teeth contact during function — is a root cause of many dental problems that go undiagnosed for years. When teeth do not meet in balanced, even contact, forces distribute unevenly across the dentition, placing mechanical stress on enamel, periodontal ligaments, and the temporomandibular joints.

Our occlusal evaluation includes clinical bite analysis, muscle palpation, and joint assessment to identify dysfunctional contact patterns. Treatment may involve occlusal equilibration, stabilisation splint therapy, or restorative intervention to establish a stable, physiologically harmonious bite relationship.

Bite correction is performed before or in direct coordination with any restorative or aesthetic work. Without a correct occlusal foundation, crowns, veneers, and orthodontic results are subject to premature failure.

Full mouth rehabilitation is indicated when multiple teeth require simultaneous treatment to restore function, aesthetics, and occlusal harmony. Cases typically involve advanced wear, multiple missing or failing teeth, failed existing restorations, or complex bite dysfunction that cannot be addressed incrementally.

Treatment is planned in a deliberate sequence: the correct bite position is established first, followed by reconstruction of posterior support, then anterior aesthetics. Provisional restorations are used throughout to preview and refine the planned outcome before final restorations are fabricated.

Dr. Bennett designs full mouth rehabilitation cases with close attention to facial proportions, vertical dimension of occlusion, phonetics, and the long-term durability of the chosen restorative materials.

Every patient at Aloha Dental Group receives a thorough clinical evaluation forming the basis of a clear, written treatment plan. This includes systematic examination of teeth, gum health, bite, temporomandibular joints, airway, and oral soft tissues — documented with clinical notes, photography, and appropriate radiographs.

Findings are explained in plain language, and all treatment options are presented — sequenced by clinical priority and tailored to individual functional and aesthetic goals. No treatment is recommended unless clinically indicated and clearly understood by the patient.

The treatment plan is provided in written form for review at home. We welcome questions and take the time required to ensure every patient feels fully informed before any decisions are made.

Clear aligner therapy at Aloha Dental Group is integrated with a comprehensive occlusal evaluation. Alignment is planned not only for aesthetic outcome but for functional occlusal harmony — ensuring that as teeth move, the bite relationship improves or is maintained throughout treatment.

Dr. Bennett is an Invisalign Preferred Provider with advanced training in aligner mechanics and bite-integrated treatment planning. Digital intraoral scanning allows precise treatment simulation and a 3D preview of expected tooth movement prior to committing to treatment. Duration varies from approximately 6 months for minor corrections to 18–24 months for comprehensive bite and alignment cases.

For patients requiring fixed appliances or treatment modalities beyond direct provision, Dr. Bennett coordinates care with a collaborating orthodontist, maintaining full clinical integration throughout the process.

In growing patients, the development of the dental arches, jaws, and airway are directly interrelated. Insufficient arch width, retrognathic jaw development, or persistent oral breathing habits can restrict airway dimensions and affect long-term facial growth patterns. Early intervention during periods of active growth offers the opportunity to guide development in a way that is no longer possible in adulthood.

Growth and airway-oriented orthodontics focuses on creating adequate space for the tongue, establishing nasal breathing, and promoting balanced jaw development through arch expansion and functional appliances where indicated. These interventions address the architectural causes of airway restriction.

Evaluation includes assessment of nasal breathing, tongue posture, tonsil and adenoid status, and jaw growth trajectory. Where medical co-management with an ENT or sleep physician is appropriate, referral and coordination are provided.

Dental implants are titanium fixtures placed surgically into the alveolar bone to replace the root structure of a missing tooth. Once osseointegration is complete — typically 3 to 6 months post-placement — the implant supports a ceramic crown restoration that closely replicates the appearance and function of a natural tooth.

Implant treatment planning includes evaluation of bone volume, gingival architecture, adjacent tooth positions, and the patient's overall occlusal scheme. Bone grafting or soft tissue management may be required prior to or concurrent with implant placement where anatomy is deficient.

Surgical placement is performed in collaboration with an oral surgeon or periodontist when indicated. Dr. Bennett coordinates the restorative phase — impressions, abutment selection, and final crown fabrication — integrating the implant into the patient's overall treatment plan.

Full-coverage ceramic or zirconia crowns are indicated for teeth structurally compromised by large restorations, fractures, extensive decay, or root canal treatment. Preparation design aims to preserve as much healthy tooth structure as is consistent with adequate support for the restoration.

Fixed bridges replace one or more missing teeth using adjacent natural teeth as abutments. All crown and bridge restorations are designed within the patient's occlusal scheme to ensure balanced functional load distribution and aesthetic integration with the existing dentition.

Material selection — including full-contour zirconia, layered zirconia, or lithium disilicate — is determined by the functional demands of the site and the aesthetic requirements of the case.

Direct composite bonding uses tooth-colored resin material applied and sculpted chairside to restore, reshape, or enhance teeth in a single appointment. It is a conservative approach to addressing chips, edge wear, diastemas, discolouration, and shape irregularities without requiring tooth preparation or laboratory fabrication.

Composite resin is placed in incremental layers, shaped with freehand sculpting techniques, and finished to mimic the natural surface texture, translucency, and gloss of tooth enamel. Dr. Bennett uses dental photography and facial analysis to guide proportionate, natural-looking outcomes.

Composite bonding restorations require periodic polishing and may need repair or replacement over time depending on the patient's habits and occlusal loading. Relevant dietary and behavioral factors are discussed at the time of treatment.

Tooth extraction is indicated when a tooth is non-restorable due to extensive decay, fracture, severe periodontal bone loss, or failed root canal treatment. The decision to extract is made conservatively — extraction is recommended only when preservation is not clinically viable or is contrary to the patient's long-term oral health interests.

Every extraction is planned within the context of the patient's overall treatment goals. Where implant or bridge replacement is anticipated, extraction is coordinated with appropriate socket preservation grafting to maintain bone volume for future restoration.

Surgical extractions, impacted wisdom teeth, and more complex cases are referred to an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, with full case coordination maintained throughout.

Many complex dental cases require coordinated care across multiple dental and medical specialties. Dr. Bennett maintains working relationships with orthodontists, periodontists, oral and maxillofacial surgeons, endodontists, ENTs, and board-certified sleep physicians.

When specialist involvement is indicated, Dr. Bennett prepares a detailed clinical summary and coordination letter outlining the patient's status, proposed treatment sequence, and specific objectives for the specialist's involvement. Following specialist treatment, care is re-integrated into the overall restorative or maintenance plan.

This model of coordinated care ensures that no aspect of treatment is planned in clinical isolation — every decision accounts for the broader functional and aesthetic picture.

The Fotona LightWalker laser delivers advanced periodontal treatment using two clinically distinct wavelengths. The Er:YAG wavelength provides precise removal of infected soft tissue and calculus within the periodontal pocket. The Nd:YAG wavelength penetrates deeper into soft tissue to achieve biomodulation, hemostasis, and bacterial decontamination at a level conventional instruments cannot reach.

Unlike conventional periodontal surgery, laser periodontal therapy does not require incisions or sutures. The laser targets pathogenic bacteria and diseased tissue within the pocket while promoting biologic reattachment of healthy tissue to the root surface. Recovery is significantly faster than surgical alternatives, with minimal post-operative discomfort for most patients.

Treatment is indicated for patients with moderate to severe chronic periodontitis, peri-implantitis, or recurrent periodontal disease not responding adequately to conventional scaling. Outcomes are monitored through serial periodontal probing, radiographic bone level assessment, and regular supportive maintenance.

Periodontal disease is a chronic bacterial infection affecting the supporting structures of the teeth — gingival tissue, periodontal ligament, and alveolar bone. If left untreated, progressive bone loss leads to tooth mobility and eventual tooth loss. Periodontal disease is also associated with systemic conditions including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and adverse pregnancy outcomes.

Treatment is tailored to the severity and extent of disease. Mild to moderate cases are managed with thorough scaling and root planing. More advanced disease involving significant pocket depths or bone defects is treated using the Fotona dual-wavelength laser system, which allows bacterial decontamination and tissue biomodulation beyond what conventional instrumentation achieves.

All periodontal treatment is followed by a structured maintenance protocol to monitor clinical stability and prevent recurrence.

Gingival depigmentation removes or reduces melanin pigmentation from gum tissue, producing a uniformly pink, aesthetically harmonious gingival appearance. Pigmentation is a natural and common variation in individuals with higher melanin levels, and the procedure is elective and cosmetically motivated.

The Fotona Er:YAG laser provides a precise, controlled, and virtually bloodless approach to gingival depigmentation. The procedure is performed under local anesthesia, with fast tissue healing and minimal post-operative discomfort. Results are typically long-lasting, though some degree of repigmentation may occur over time depending on individual melanocyte activity.

The Fotona laser is used for the treatment of a range of intraoral soft tissue lesions, including aphthous ulcers (canker sores), herpetic lesions (cold sores), and other benign mucosal conditions. Laser biostimulation at the appropriate wavelength and dosimetry accelerates tissue repair, reduces pain, and shortens the duration of active lesion episodes.

For recurrent herpes labialis or intraoral herpetic lesions, early laser intervention at the prodromal stage can prevent full outbreak development. Treatment is brief, requires no anesthesia, and provides rapid symptomatic relief for most patients. The procedure may also be used to ablate fibromas, papillomas, and other benign soft tissue growths when biopsy or removal is clinically indicated.

A frenectomy is the surgical release or removal of a frenum — a band of soft tissue connecting the lips, cheeks, or tongue to the oral mucosa or gingival tissue. Restricted frena can cause tongue mobility limitations (ankyloglossia/tongue-tie), gingival recession at the site of attachment, or spacing between adjacent teeth.

Lingual frenectomy (tongue-tie release) is indicated when restricted tongue mobility affects swallowing, speech, oral rest posture, or orthodontic treatment outcomes. Labial frenectomy is indicated when a thick or low maxillary frenum contributes to a diastema or gingival pull.

Frenectomies at Aloha Dental Group are performed using the Fotona Er:YAG laser, providing a precise, suture-free procedure with minimal bleeding and faster healing than conventional scalpel techniques.

Periodontal surgical procedures are indicated when non-surgical treatment has not achieved adequate reduction in pocket depths, or when the anatomy of the defect requires direct surgical access for effective debridement and possible regenerative intervention.

Surgical procedures include open flap debridement for access to deep root surfaces, osseous surgery to correct irregular bone topography, and guided tissue regeneration where bone and attachment reconstruction is clinically appropriate. Surgical treatment is undertaken in cases where the clinical prognosis supports the benefit of intervention.

Where surgical complexity or patient preference warrants specialist involvement, Dr. Bennett refers to a trusted periodontist with full case coordination. Post-surgical care and maintenance are provided at Aloha Dental Group.

Excessive gingival display can result from altered passive eruption, vertical maxillary excess, or hyperactive upper lip musculature. Accurate diagnosis of the underlying etiology is essential to selecting the correct treatment approach and predicting a stable long-term result.

When altered passive eruption is the cause — the most common scenario — laser gingivectomy and gingival recontouring using the Fotona Er:YAG system is an effective, minimally invasive solution. The laser allows precise, controlled reshaping of the gingival margin to reveal more clinical crown length, performed under local anesthesia with minimal post-operative discomfort and fast tissue healing.

Pre-treatment evaluation includes osseous sounding to assess the position of the underlying alveolar bone crest. Where bone crest position requires it, osseous crown lengthening is incorporated and discussed with the patient before treatment proceeds.

Fotona laser therapy is used as a direct, tissue-level intervention for airway soft tissue conditions — complementing the systemic and appliance-based approaches to airway management. Using the Er:YAG wavelength, the laser remodels and tightens the soft palate, oropharyngeal tissue, and tonsillar pillars, reducing tissue redundancy and collapsibility that contributes to airway obstruction.

This treatment is used in a broader clinical context than snoring-specific NightLase® — including adjunctive treatment for mild OSA, post-surgical tissue rehabilitation, or as part of a multi-modality airway treatment plan. Protocols are individualized to the patient's anatomy, symptoms, and diagnostic findings.

As with all laser airway treatments, patients with suspected or confirmed OSA are evaluated with appropriate sleep diagnostic testing before treatment is initiated, and medical co-management is maintained where indicated.