Restorative procedures help protect both oral health and overall health while improving the appearance of the patient’s smile. Being able to chew food properly and having correct bite alignment affects a patient’s health in ways that go beyond just a smile. When restoring damaged, broken, or decayed teeth, the goal is to return the tooth to its original strength, function, and aesthetic appearance.
Composite fillings use tooth-colored material to restore teeth with cavities and maintain a natural appearance. Once the decay is removed, the tooth is filled with a composite material which is then cured using a specialized light to harden the material. Composite fillings can be done in one visit.
An inlay or onlay is a partial crown restoration that can be placed when there is not sufficient tooth structure to support a filling but enough tooth structure left that a full crown is not needed. Inlays/onlays are made of porcelain or gold, and they aesthetically and functionally replace the missing tooth structure.
A crown is a dental restoration that completely covers the outside of a tooth that is cracked, broken, worn down, or severely decayed. Crowns are typically made of porcelain/ceramic and can be completed in one visit using our advanced CEREC® technology.
A bridge can replace missing teeth without the use of a denture or dental implant. A bridge is composed of two crowns and a replacement tooth or teeth. Crowns are typically placed on the teeth on either side of the space, with the fabricated tooth or teeth attached in between.
For multiple missing teeth, an implant may be used to anchor the bridge.
Dental implants replace missing teeth and protect existing teeth by helping to preserve bone structure. Dental implants are composed of three main components: a small screw made of biocompatible titanium, an abutment that connects the screw, and the final restoration. We create beautiful restorations that are both efficient and effective, all while providing you with a beautiful smile.
A denture is a replacement for multiple missing teeth within the same (upper or lower) arch. A denture differs from a crown or bridge in that it does not rely on an existing tooth structure, and it completely replaces the missing teeth.
There are several different types of dentures:
