State-of-the-Art Restorative Dentistry - Waltham Family Dental |
Posted: August 23, 2022 |
State-of-the-Art Restorative Dentistry - Waltham Family Dental We offer state-of-the-art restorative dental care. We know that even when you do everything right, something can go wrong. If you are suffering from a dental problem, we are here to help. Modern technology combined with the in-depth experience of our clinical team can assure you of a successful & long-lasting result. Whether the cause is accident or disease, we can restore your smile. Crowns A crown is a type of dental restoration used to restore weak teeth. Crowns are often needed when a large cavity threatens the ongoing health of a tooth. They are typically bonded to the tooth using dental cement. Crowns can be made from many materials, & are usually fabricated in a lab. Crowns can be all porcelain, all gold or porcelain fused to gold. Gold is the strongest & longest lasting material. It can last twice as long as other materials. Porcelain fused to metal (PFM) is strong & has been proven over many years. All-porcelain crowns have been around for many years but have become the material of choice in last few years due to the improvements in material sciences & dentistry. Crowns require two or more appointments. At the first appointment, precise drilling is done, impressions are taken to make plaster models & a temporary crown is placed. The permanent crown is fabricated in a dental lab. At the second appointment, the permanent crown is tried in the mouth & cemented in the mouth. Bridges A bridge replaces a missing tooth by bridging the gap between two teeth. Open spaces from missing teeth eventually can cause the surrounding teeth to rotate/shift into the empty spaces resulting in malocclusion. The imbalance caused by missing teeth can lead to gum disease & TMJ disorders. A bridge is bonded to adjacent natural teeth or implants. These teeth, called abutments, serve as anchors for the bridge. A replacement tooth, called a pontic, is permanently attached to the crowns that cover the abutments. A dental bridge can: - Restore your smile - Restore ability to properly chew & speak - Maintain / enhance shape of facial tissues - Distribute forces in your bite properly - Prevent movement of remaining teeth Inlays & Onlays INLAYS are porcelain restorations made to fit in the grooves of the biting surface. ONLAYS cover one or more cusps of the tooth. When a back tooth needs a large restoration which cannot be restored with a simple filling, onlays & inlays are the best choice. An inlay & onlay provide increased strength to a tooth as compared to a regular filling. If the tooth is significantly damaged from a filling, the inlay or onlay may be the next best alternative to a full crown. This will enable us to retain more of your natural tooth structure than a full coverage crown. With proper oral home care & regular dental visits, these restorations can last many years. Inlays & Onlays are both precisely crafted in a dental lab to fit your tooth structure. Composites (Tooth Colored Fillings) A composite or a tooth colored filling is used to repair damaged tooth structure caused by decay or cracks. It can also be recommended to close the spaces between teeth & restore worn teeth. The color of restoration is custom matched to your tooth color to enhance your aesthetics & smile. Contact Us One Convenient Location for All of Your Dental Needs We are conveniently located on Grant Street, at the corner of Main Street (next to the post office). We have parking available on-premise. Walk-ins & emergency visits are always welcome!
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