Fillings
for decayed teeth can be provided with
different materials, including porcelain, composite, gold or silver.
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Porcelain is our most innovative, durable and natural looking
restoration.
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Composite is an enamel colored material which is
bonded to the tooth.
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18k gold can be used to restore teeth.
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A combination of silver and mercury can be used to fill teeth.
Although this
procedure is not popular today, it has been used successfully for many years.
Root Canal
treatments are performed using a
rotary instrumentation technique. Most teeth can be treated in
one visit. With mechanical techniques and digital x-rays, this
procedure is much more efficient than our techniques of years ago.
Crowns
- Teeth that cannot be repaired with conventional fillings as
described above can be crowned. Crowns are constructed of
either gold, a porcelain and gold combination, or all porcelain.
before
after
This is an actual case performed in our office.
Bridges
are used to replace missing teeth. They can be removable or
fixed. Fixed bridges are permanently attached to natural teeth, implants,
or a combination of both. Removable bridges are not
permanently attached and are
inserted and removed by patients.
Extractions
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Most extractions can be performed in our
office, however some teeth require surgical removal by a specialist.
Dentures -
We strive to provide
natural looking dentures using characterized gum material bonded to
either porcelain or plastic teeth that best suit the patients needs.
Removable Partials
are
appliances used to replace a few missing teeth. They are
constructed of plastic or a combination of metal and plastic.
Bite Guards
are removable
acrylic appliances that are used for different purposes. Some
patients have an excessive amount of wear on the chewing surfaces of
natural teeth. This can sometimes be caused by either
conscious or unconscious grinding. This appliance protects the
teeth from this abrasive process.
TMJ
discomfort can often be relieved with the use
of bite guards.
