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Lumineers
Porcelain veneers are thin, semi-translucent “shells” that are attached to the
front surfaces of your teeth. They are customized from porcelain material and
can be color-manipulated to give you the look you want. Using many porcelain
veneers can give you an entire smile makeover. This is a great alternative to
otherwise time-consuming dental procedures used to improve the appearance of
your smile.
Common problems that porcelain veneers can correct are:
• Spaces between the teeth
• Broken or chipped teeth
• Unsightly, stained or discolored teeth
• Permanently stained or discolored teeth
• Crooked or misshapen teeth
Porcelain veneers are a great esthetic solution to your smile that may even help
you avoid orthodontic treatment. Subtle changes to your smile can be achieved
with veneers, and in most cases, veneer application is completed in only two
office visits.
Please contact our office if you have any further questions about porcelain
veneers.
3.2. Bridges
A bridge is a dental device that fills a space that a tooth previously occupied. A
bridge may be necessary to prevent:
• Shifting of the teeth that can lead to bite problems (occlusion) and/or jaw
problems and resultant periodontal disease.
• Bridges safeguard the integrity of existing teeth and help maintain a
healthy, vibrant smile.
There are three main types of bridges, namely:
• A fixed bridge is the most popular and consists of a filler tooth that is
attached to two crowns, which fit over the existing teeth and hold the bridge in
place.
• The “Maryland” bridge is commonly used to replace missing front teeth
and consists of a filler that is attached to metal bands that are bonded to the
abutment teeth. The metal bands consist of a white-colored composite resin that
matches existing tooth color.
• The cantilever bridge is often used when there are teeth on only one
side of the span. A typical three-unit cantilever bridge consists of two crowned
teeth positioned next to each other on the same side of the missing tooth space.
The filler tooth is then connected to the two crowned teeth, which extend into
the missing tooth space or end.
4. Dentures
Replacing your missing or damaged teeth will benefit not only your appearance,
but your overall health as well. Using state-of-the-art technology and updated
materials, dentures can now be custom-designed to look more natural and feel
more comfortable.
It may take some time to adjust to your dentures. Speaking and eating may feel
different at first, but these regular activities will resume normally once you are
accustomed to your dentures.
5. Implants
What are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are metal posts or frames that are surgically positioned into the jawbone beneath your
gums. Once in place, they allow your dentist to mount replacement teeth onto them.
For some people, ordinary bridges and dentures are simply not comfortable or even possible, due to
sore spots, poor ridges or gagging. In addition, ordinary bridges must be attached to teeth on either side
of the space left by the missing tooth. An advantage of implants is that no adjacent teeth need to be
prepared or ground down to hold your new replacement tooth/teeth in place.
To receive implants, you need to have healthy gums and adequate bone to support the implant. You
must also commit to keeping these structures healthy. Meticulous oral hygiene and regular dental visits
are critical to the long-term success of dental implants.
Implants are usually more expensive than other methods of tooth replacement, and most insurance
carriers typically cover less than 10 percent of the fees.
The American Dental Association considers two types of implants to be safe. They are:
Endosteal implants — these are surgically implanted directly into the jawbone. Once the surrounding gum
tissue has healed, a second surgery is needed to connect a post to the original implant. Finally, an artificial
tooth (or teeth) is attached to the post-individually, or grouped on a bridge or denture.
Subperiosteal implants — these consist of a metal frame that is fitted onto the jawbone just below the
gum tissue. As the gums heal, the frame becomes fixed to the jawbone. Posts, which are attached to the
frame, protrude through the gums. As with endosteal implants, artificial teeth are then mounted to the
posts.
Posts are surgically Artificial teeth, grouped
placed below the gums. on a bridge, are mounted
to the posts.
This article is intended to promote understanding of and knowledge about general oral health topics. It is
not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice
of your dentist or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a
medical condition or treatment.