Prostheses
Prostheses are artificial body parts designed to restore function or appearance. Basic prostheses are available through the public health system.
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Dental implant procedure
A dental implant is a device used to replace missing teeth. Find out how a titanium screw is used to replace the root of one or more teeth.
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Dental bridge
A dental bridge permanently replaces missing teeth with false teeth. Learn about this procedure and how to care for your dental bridge.
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Inserting an internal cardioverter defibrillator
An abnormal heart rhythm can cause cardiac arrest. Having an ICD inserted may save your life by giving you a shock to make your heart beat normally again.
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Inserting a pacemaker
An abnormal heart rhythm can cause cardiac arrest and even death. Having a pacemaker inserted may save your life by preventing you from having a cardiac arrest.
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Dentures
Dentures are false teeth that you can wear to replace missing teeth. This can make eating and speaking easier. Find out what the procedure involves.
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Orthodontic treatments
Orthodontic treatments are dental procedures that help to straighten teeth and correct problems with your bite. Learn about orthodontic treatments.
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Cochlear implant
Cochlear implants are electronic devices that stimulate the hearing nerve to provide sounds directly to the brain. They are are designed to recognise signals as sound, which in turn help understand speech.
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Guide to dental procedures
Dental procedures help with pain, infection, injury or disease in your teeth or gums. Here are some questions to ask your dental practitioner.
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Dental crown procedure
A dental crown covers an existing tooth. It can improve the way a decayed or broken tooth looks and functions. Learn about dental crown procedures.
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