CROWN AND BRIDGES

OVERVIEW

Most dentistry looks like dentistry. Our goal is to provide dentistry that is undetectable. We replace existing crowns and fillings with restorations that look and feel like your natural teeth. We are renowned for the quality of our work and the fantastic changes we make for people using this technology. These treatments are used for a long-lasting correction of major dental problems. It is usual for these treatments to last for 20 to 30 years, which is as close to permanent as dental treatment can get.

All your teeth play an important role in speaking, chewing, and in maintaining proper alignment of other teeth. Tooth loss does not necessarily have to occur as you age. But if you do lose teeth, they must be replaced to maintain proper function of your mouth. Fortunately, there are options for correcting tooth loss.

KEY BENEFITS OF
A DENTAL CROWN:

Replaces missing teeth

Offers support to misplaced teeth or broken teeth

Looks completely natural

Repairs smile and functional chewing problems

WHAT ARE THE CAPABILITIES OF A DENTAL CROWN?

Crown and bridgework are exceptionally reliable solutions for major dental problems caused by accidents, diseases, or wear and tear. Major problems can usually be corrected using these techniques. Materials used in these repairs are either high-grade porcelain or porcelain bonded to gold.

A higher strength of the porcelain and gold materials is recommended to treat the most serious dental problems. In instances where damage has occurred resulting in the loss of teeth , where teeth have broken away through excessive wear, or tooth damage caused by old fillings breaking down, crowns and/or bridges can be used as a long-term solution.

Many people have unexplained pain from filled back teeth that is are usually due to hairline cracks in the chewing part of the tooth. Placing crowns on these teeth relieves the pain and allows a return of full dental function.

In front teeth, older fillings can both weaken the teeth and cause appearance problems due to staining or chipping. Porcelain crowns and bridges are suitable in cases where porcelain veneers are not. In teeth with root canal fillings, crowns can prevent breakage.

DENTAL BRIDGE OPTIONS

A bridge – a device used to replace missing teeth – attaches artificial teeth permanently to adjacent natural teeth, called abutment teeth.

If you are missing one or more teeth, you may be aware of their importance to your appearance and dental health. Your teeth work together for many daily functions from eating to speaking.
With missing teeth, it is difficult to do these things. Missing teeth can and should be replaced. Missing teeth can cause a variety of problems from shifting of adjacent teeth, esthetic plane corruption, compromise of restorative space that is available for crowns, and surgical space that is available for implants. Fixed bridges are a great way to restore your dental health and appearance.

FIXED BRIDGE INDICATIONS

Replacement of
single Tooth

Implants not indicated due to compromised systematic health

Compromised bone quality and quantity

Patient’s age, in this case, a bridge will act as a temporary restoration, once the patient is old enough, an implant can be placed.

No surgical space to
accommodate implants.

THE All-on-4®TREATMENT PROCESS:

Consultation
During this appointment you can find out everything else you need to know about All-on -4®. Dr. Ahmed will address all your personal questions and/or concerns, such as the costs. If you have decided to do the All-on-4®, she will create an initial treatment plan and timeframe for the rest of the process.

Exam

During this appointment, we will run diagnostics, take images of your mouth and teeth, as well as make needed impressions. With this information we will come up with the optimal treatment plan for your personal situation.
Treatment planning appointment

This is the appointment where we will go over the final treatment plan and present to you the final costs. Once everything is ready to go, you will be able to schedule your actual procedure.

Surgical Procedure

This is the day your implants will replace your teeth and often the procedure will be done under IV sedation here in our office. The surgical procedure can take a few hours depending on several factors. If your implants do have initial stability, your temporary set of teeth – known as “transitional or healing” teeth, will be attached to the dental implants. These will be functional and will help the bone grow to the implants through the healing phase. This allows you to immediately start experiencing the look, feel and function of your new “transitional” teeth.
Follow up visits
You’ll need some time to heal and recover after the procedure and it will take anywhere from a few weeks to a several months. Dr. Ahmed suggests softer foods – a fork-cut diet – during this healing phase. We like to see you multiple times for post-operative appointments to ensure that you’re healing properly

Fabricating your permanent teeth

This is when the process is begun to make your new teeth. There are a few phases to this step that will be completed usually around six to eight months after surgery. We will do impressions and try-ins to ensure that you are totally happy with your new permanent All-on-4® teeth.
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