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Periodontics
Prevention, diagnosis and treatment of periodontal diseases, together with procedures that address gum recession, supporting bone and gum contours.
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Care for the foundation of your smile.
Dr Safiyya Hassam provides specialist care in periodontics, dental implants and oral medicine from Rochester Place in Morningside, Sandton.
Wits-trained specialistBDS 2005 · M.Dent OMP 2015
Three specialist areasGums · implants · oral medicine
On-site technologyCone beam imaging & intra-oral scanning
Specialist carePeriodontics · Implants · Oral Medicine
Morningside, SandtonRochester Place · 173 Rivonia Road
Specialist care
Three disciplines. One connected view of oral health.
The practice focuses on the tissues that support teeth, the surgical replacement of missing teeth, and the diagnosis and management of conditions affecting the mouth and related structures.
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Dental implants
Implant placement and adjunctive procedures including bone grafting, soft-tissue grafting and sinus lift procedures where clinically indicated.
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Oral medicine
Specialist diagnosis and management of oral infections, mucosal disease, dry mouth, pre-cancerous changes and other oral conditions.
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Start with the problem, not the procedure.
Symptoms and treatment needs can overlap. A specialist consultation is the place to assess what is happening and discuss an appropriate plan.
Common reasons to seek a periodontal opinion
- 01Bleeding or inflamed gumsPersistent inflammation can warrant periodontal assessment.
- 02Gum recession or tooth mobilityChanges to gums and supporting structures may need specialist management.
- 03Missing teeth or implant planningImplant suitability depends on clinical assessment of bone and soft tissue.
- 04Unexplained mouth changesUlcers, infections or mucosal changes may fall within oral medicine.
Diagnosis comes before treatment.
The practice uses specialist examination and, when indicated, imaging or scanning to understand the tissues involved before treatment options are discussed.
Periodontal assessmentCone beam X-rayIntra-oral scanningOral medicine evaluation
Specialist profile
Dr Safiyya Hassam
Periodontics · Implantology · Oral Medicine
About the specialist
Specialist training grounded at Wits.
Dr Hassam earned her Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the University of the Witwatersrand in 2005 and completed her Master of Dentistry in Oral Medicine and Periodontics in 2015. Her practice profile notes research at the Wits Bone Research Unit and specialist practice in Morningside since 2016.
BDS · Wits · 2005M.Dent OMP · Wits · 2015Morningside specialist practice
Read Dr Hassam's profilePractice facility
Technology that supports diagnosis and treatment planning.
The current practice profile lists cone beam X-ray and intra-oral scanning technology, as well as IV sedation and general anaesthesia facilities.
Cone beam X-ray
3D imaging can support assessment and treatment planning when clinically indicated.
Intra-oral scanning
Digital scanning provides another way to capture oral structures for planning and records.
Sedation & anaesthesia
The facility lists IV sedation and general anaesthesia options for appropriate procedures.
Need a specialist periodontal or oral medicine consultation?
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