Restorative Dentistry
Crowns & Bridges
Dental crowns and bridges are two common forms of dentistry that aim to restore the natural function and appearance of damaged or missing teeth. Dr. Coleman and her team are experienced in performing these restorative services.
Also referred to as “caps”, a dental crown is designed to fit over your existing tooth, much like a cap or hat on your head, except in this case, permanently, to protect a damaged tooth underneath, thus restoring a tooth to a more natural, functional and attractive appearance.
Dental crowns are often the preferred method of stabilizing a tooth that has experienced trauma, a root canal, cosmetic erosion, large cavities, or large fillings. They effectively stabilize the tooth and hold the remaining structure of the tooth together restoring function and beauty to a once damaged tooth.
If you are missing teeth, a dental bridge may be recommended to fill in the empty spaces and restore your smile while also providing a functioning replacement tooth or teeth. Dental bridges typically include a false tooth (called a pontic) that is secured by attaching it to neighboring teeth on each side of the gap. The false teeth can be made from a variety of materials such as gold, but most often they’re made to blend in with your natural teeth.
Both dental crowns and bridges allow our patients the ability to chew and smile with confidence for years to come. Schedule an appointment with Dr. Coleman today to learn if a dental crown, bridge, or other restorative dental work is right for you in our local Englewood dental office.
Dentures
Dr. Coleman offers a variety of restorative dentistry services including dentures.
When teeth go missing a variety of problems occur. Missing teeth often lead to poor nutrition and overall health because eating becomes difficult. Many people with missing teeth become incredibly self-conscious and less confident because speaking may be difficult and their smile reveals missing teeth which can greatly impact one’s image and social acceptance.
Dentures are long-lasting removable attachments that are custom made to replace missing teeth and restore the appearance and function of normal teeth.
There are two main types of dentures: complete and partial dentures. Complete dentures are used when all the teeth are missing, while partial dentures are used when only a few missing teeth need to be replaced. Both complete and partial dentures have their pros and cons.
While dentures are an affordable and effective option for replacing a few or all of an individual’s missing teeth, a variety of restorative options are available with today’s technology. Schedule an appointment with Dr. Coleman today if you have missing teeth. She and her team are experts in Restorative Dentistry & will be happy to discuss your options and help find the right solution for you.
Dental Implant Restorations
Dental implants are considered today to be the top standard for restorative dentistry options.
Made out of the incredibly strong metal, titanium, dental implants provide a strong foundation for replacement teeth that are made to look, feel and function like natural teeth while also supporting the surrounding tissue and bones that hold our teeth in place. They can be topped by permanent individual crowns or connect to larger devices such as a removable denture.
Placing dental implants requires an outpatient procedure that surgically implants the titanium post into the bone. Implanting into the bone not only encourages continued bone growth and strength but also allows the implant to fuse with the bone and create a permanent bond adding to the stability of the replacement tooth.
The fact that an implant fuses to the bone makes dental implants the closest thing to a natural tooth because it stands as an individual tooth without having to alter nearby teeth and has great stability. This process of fusing between the dental implant and bone is called “osseointegration.” This “artificial tooth root” serves as the foundation for an implant crown, bridge, or denture.
If you want to learn more and find out if dental implants are right for you, contact Coleman Dental for a restorative dentistry appointment today!
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