Cosmetic Dental Services Cosmetic Dentistry - Veneers, Dental Crowns & BridgesCosmetic Dentistry Cosmetic dentistry is the art and science of correcting dental abnormalities and creating a beautiful smile. New cosmetic dental procedures, technologies and materials allow us to create natural looking restorations that will last years. Veneers Veneers are thin, semi-translucent, ceramic shells. The custom-made ceramic veneer material is permanently bonded to your teeth. Veneers are recommended when minor corrections are needed to improve the appearance of your smile. Veneers can be used to correct the size, shape and color of your teeth. Be sure to check out our image gallery to view before and after pictures of our veneer work. Crowns & Bridges A crown is a permanent restoration that fits over an original tooth that is decayed or damaged. Crowns are made of a variety of different materials such as metal, metal-ceramic, or all-ceramic materials. A fixed bridge replaces one or more missing natural teeth. It is cemented to the natural teeth and cannot be removed by the patient. The fixed bridge can also be made of metal, metal-ceramic, or all-ceramic materials. A fixed bridge can maintain the integrity of the dental arch, minimize shifting of the teeth and help maintain a healthy, vibrant smile. Oral Sedation We understand the anxiety associated with visiting the dentist and offer oral sedation for patients who are apprehensive regarding dental treatment. Oral sedation is a technique that makes your visit as pleasant and pain free as possible. Many patients do not even remember the visit. Composite Bonding & Reshaping The new generation of restorative materials allows us to create beautiful tooth colored restorations that will last for years. Composite resin bonding is used to restore carious teeth, to fill spaces between teeth, and restore chipped or broken teeth. We can also reshape uneven teeth. During cosmetic tooth reshaping, some enamel is removed from the uneven tooth so it matches your other teeth. Full Mouth Rehabilitation Patients often present with a lifetime of dental neglect or complex restorative needs. These patients usually require complex full mouth reconstruction. It is not uncommon for these patients to have most or all of the teeth restored. The treatment plan often involves replacing some missing teeth with either crowns, bridges, dental implants or a combination of treatment modalities. Oral Rehabilitation Oral Rehabilitation refers to rebuilding the natural dentition. Bringing together the dental specialties, oral rehabilitation is coordinated by a prosthodontist. The ultimate goal of function, comfort and esthetics are achieved in an ideal manner. Dental Implants The use of dental implants has revolutionized the way we restore edentulous spaces in the mouth. Traditional crown and bridge restorations require the reduction of adjacent teeth to replace the missing tooth. Implant dentistry allows us to replace individual or multiple teeth without altering the adjacent natural teeth. Dental implants have allowed us to stabilize dentures, crowns and bridges firmly in the mouth. Dental implants are made of strong titanium alloys. They have surface coatings that promote bone growth to the implant surface. They have long term proven success in dental rehabilitation. Partial & Complete Dentures Complete dentures are prosthetic replacements for those who have lost all of their natural teeth. Complete dentures can improve the chewing efficiency and speech clarity. They can provide support for facial muscles and enhance the facial appearance and smile. A removable partial denture is indicated for patients who have some stable natural teeth remaining. A removable partial denture can replace several missing teeth in one prosthesis. This is a prosthesis that contains artificial teeth supported on a metal or plastic framework. The prosthesis is retained and supported by the remaining natural teeth with clasps and rests. Implant Retained Dentures Dental Implants are a proven treatment option to provide added retention, support and stability to conventional dentures. Implant retained dentures can be designed to be removable or fixed. In some cases, the dentures are entirely implant supported. This type of denture is screwed to the implants making it a fixed prosthesis. Implant retained dentures closely resemble the look, feel and function of real teeth making them highly desirable by edentulous patients. Implant retained dentures are our specialty. If you are considering implant retained dentures call to schedule an appointment today. Dental Oncology Patients undergoing chemotherapy or radiation therapy for head and neck carcinomas often require dental management during treatment. Our office works with all the valley oncology clinics to provide a local referral source for dental complications during therapy. Dental Implant Treatment Planning The use of dental implants has revolutionized the way we restore edentulous spaces in the mouth. Implant dentistry allows us to replace both individual and multiple teeth, without altering the adjacent natural teeth. Dental implants have allowed us to stabilize dentures, crowns and bridges firmly in the mouth. They have long term proven success in dental rehabilitation. We work with the best periodontists and oral surgeons to assure a predictable result. We provide the full scope of dental implant treatment planning. Maxillofacial Prosthetics Maxillofacial prosthetics is a sub-specialty of prosthodontic dentistry. Patients occasionally have acquired or congenital defects that cannot be corrected with modern plastic surgery techniques. We work with all the valley head and neck surgeons to provide a comprehensive approach to the treatment of head and neck disease. Maxillofacial prosthetic services range from intra-oral obturators to extra-oral implant-retained prosthetics. Extra-oral prosthetics may include prosthetic eyes, ears or nose.
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