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Fixed Crowns & Bridges
Crowns are needed when a large amount of tooth structure has been damaged by trauma or decay. They are made of porcelain or porcelain over metal, and cover the entire tooth surface. With advances in materials and techniques, they can give you the strength, beauty and translucency of a natural tooth.
Bridges are restorations that are fabricated to replace a missing tooth by 'bridging' over the open space. A bridge consists of two or more crowns on natural teeth or surgically placed dental implants, that are attached to an artificial tooth called a pontic, replacing the missing tooth. One or more teeth can be replaced with a single bridge.
Removable Prosthetics
Maxillofacial prosthodontics deal with the rehabilitation of patients with acquired and congenital defects of the head and neck region. These defects may result from birth defects, trauma, or oral cancer. A team of physicians and dental specialist may be required to restore form and function and to allow the patient to return to a good quality.
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Porcelain Veneers are a fantastic way to repair or enhance the appearance of front teeth. They can be used to whiten teeth, close spaces and create a terrific smile. Thin shells made of porcelain are custom-crafted in a dental laboratory. They are bonded to the front and biting edges of your teeth. Veneers are translucent and natural in their appearance. They effectively close gaps between the teeth, and restore and protect worn, chipped or misshapen teeth.
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The healthiest thing to do when you lose a tooth is have it replaced. Otherwise, you risk problems with biting, chewing and speaking, headaches, muscle pain and an unattractive appearance. Fortunately, there are many comfortable, secure, natural-looking types of dental implants for tooth replacement.
Dental implants serve as the base for many tooth-replacement options, including bridges, dentures and individual artificial teeth. Implants are surgically implanted in the jaw to provide a comfortable, secure fit and a natural look.
In the first one or two appointments, the post or anchor is implanted in the jaw. The replacement tooth, bridge or denture is fitted and installed when the bone and gums have healed. Surgery may be performed in an office or hospital with local or general anesthesia.
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Cosmetic procedures are performed to correct yellow, crooked, stained, injured, misshapen, missing or deformed teeth, improving the patient's smile as well as his or her self-confidence. Cosmetic dental procedures include whitening, porcelain veneers, tooth-colored fillings, dental implants and dentures.
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Tooth whitening is a well-established procedure in cosmetic dentistry. Hydrogen Peroxide, the active agent in Zoom!, has also been safely used for many years in the treatment of gums and other oral soft tissue.
The whitening process is effective on most discolored teeth. Darker stains, such as those caused by antibiotics, are more difficult to whiten. The degree of whiteness will vary from patient to patient, depending on the structure of the teeth.
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