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Fillings
Fillings
We use tooth colored material to restore cavities.
For deep cavity, if the decay was near the nerve of the tooth, a special medication will be applied for added protection. The composite filling is placed, shaped, and polished, restoring your tooth to its original shape and function.
Sensitivity to hot and cold can sometimes occur after the fillings are done, it will subside with time.
Good oral hygiene, proper diet, and regular dental visits will aid in the care of your new fillings.
Crowns
Crowns
A crown covers the entire tooth surface restoring it to its original shape and size. Crown restoration is indicated when there is severe loss of tooth structure from decay or fracture. A crown protects and strengthens tooth structure.
Types of crowns: porcelain, BruxZir, metal, Porcelain Fused to metal. Tooth colored crown are the more popular as they look natural.
A crown procedure takes two appointments. 1st appt: Prep tooth & take impressions to send to lab for fabrication of a custom crown. A temporary crown will be put on the prepped tooth.
It takes about 2 weeks for the new crown to arrive. 2nd appointment needed to cement crown. Fit and occlusion will be checked and corrected before cementation.
Bridge
Bridge
Bridge is composed of several crowns joined to replace missing teeth ( 1 or more).
Types of Bridge: porcelain, BruxZir, metal, Porcelain Fused to metal. Tooth colored bridge are used in the esthetic zone.
A Bridge procedure takes two appointments. 1st appt: Prep tooth & take impressions to send to lab for fabrication of a custom crown. A temporary bridge will be fabricated for patient.
It takes about 2 weeks for dental lab to deliver the bridge. 2nd appointment is needed for bridge cementation. Fit and occlusion will be checked and corrected before cementation
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Partials
Partials
Partial Denture
Partial Denture
There are may different kinds of partial denture to replace one or more missing teeth.
Valpast / Acrylic Partial is recommended for patients with metal allergy
Valpast / Acrylic Partial is recommended for patients with metal allergy
Dentures
Dentures
Digital Dentures
Digital Dentures
Dr Reid is a certified provider for AVADENT dentures.