If you have accidentally chipped or fractured your tooth, perhaps due to trauma to the mouth, such as a fall or sports injury, or biting down on hard objects, such as ice, hard candy, or pens, then you may be in need of a quick fix at home. In such a case, you can use …
When a tooth is damaged or decayed, your dentist restores its original shape and function with a filling. There are a number of materials that can be used, including amalgam, tooth-colored composite fillings, or even crowns. The choice of material depends on the strength and stability of the remaining tooth, the strength of the material …
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The all-on-four process is designed to support an entire arch of replacement teeth on only four implants. Although the treatment seems rather straightforward, the fact that it involves oral surgery means that it will take longer to heal completely. But the four to six months of treatment are worth it to get a stable set …
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All-on-four dental implants have a different feel from using dentures or dental bridges. They also don’t quite feel like your natural teeth. Generally, all-on-4 implants feel quite stable compared to any other tooth replacement treatment because the four implants are drilled into the jaw, unlike dentures that sit on your gums or bridges that are …
All on 4 implants are very successful in replacing multiple missing teeth in either the upper or lower arch. However, there are several areas where problems can arise, from the quality of devices used to insufficient care and treatment before the procedure. Due to the complexity of the all-on-four implant treatment, the restorative dentist should …
Dental bridges are permanent, in the sense that they’re fixed rather than removable. Once cemented in place, you cannot remove them, and can last for between 5 and 15 years or even longer with good oral hygiene. How long do dental bridges last? As mentioned before, dental bridges are a permanent restoration that can last …
Treatment options for tooth damage depend on whether or not it was caused by dental caries. Tooth abrasion and abfraction, which are non-carious forms of tooth damage, often pose quite a dilemma in dentistry because they appear to be nearly clinically identical, require an assessment of bruxism and malocclusion during diagnosis, plus they often require …
Dentists have used gold tooth caps over the years as the preferred metal for dental crowning, either as a single tooth cap or for multiple teeth crowning. Its cost is not much different from other dental materials like porcelain, but its unique properties make it a great option for reinforcing the structure of teeth affected …
Dental bridge treatment is one of the ways to replace lost teeth without the use of a dental implant or denture. As seen from the pictures, a false (pontic) tooth is held in place by being bonded to the two teeth on either side of the space, literally bridging the gap between two teeth. The …
It can be both painful and unsettling to have a crown come loose or fall out due to age, but in most cases, it can be successfully replaced provided that it is not damaged in the removal process. Because the underlying tooth has to be shaped to allow the crown to fit over it precisely, …
