Natural Looking Restorations for Healthy Smiles in Littleton
Those in need of dental restorations can benefit from the quality services we provide at Suncreek Dental Group. Whatever the current state of your dental condition, we can help give you a healthy and beautiful smile.
Although cavities and dental damage may be discouraging, you should take heart in the amazing benefits of restorative dental care. Most treatments are so lifelike that people will never know you have had dental work. Some of the restorations we provide include:
Tooth-colored fillings: Matched to tooth enamel, these fillings contain no toxic metals and preserve tooth structure.
Inlays and Onlays: Also known as partial crowns, these prosthetics can treat damaged parts of teeth with porcelain, restoring the form, strength, and function of your tooth.
Porcelain Crowns: Crowns are placed on teeth that have advanced damage or have undergone root canal therapy. Crowns consist of porcelain that is matched to adjacent teeth and replicate the look and feel of natural teeth.
Fixed Bridges: Permanent bridges are recommended to treat two or more missing teeth. Bridges consist of crowned supporting teeth and lifelike artificial teeth that are matched to surrounding enamel.
Dentures and Partial Dentures: Dentures are removable prosthetics that rest on top of the gums and restore dental function. To remain securely in place, they rely on adhesive paste or metal hooks clasped onto neighboring teeth.
Implant-Supported Restorations: By far the most comprehensive and healthy way to treat tooth loss, these restorations use surgically implanted posts that act as tooth roots and maintain jaw bone health. Implants can support:
- Porcelain Crowns for single tooth replacements
- Dental bridges to support a row of teeth
- Hybrid Permanent Dentures to support a full arch of missing teeth
- Overdentures to support removable dentures
Inlay Restoration
An inlay restoration is a custom made filling made of composite material, gold, or tooth-colored porcelain. It is made by a professional dental laboratory and is permanently cemented into the tooth by your dentist.
Inlays can be utilized to conservatively repair teeth that have large defective fillings or have been damaged by decay or trauma. Inlays are an ideal alternative to conventional silver and composite fillings. Also, they are more conservative than crowns because less tooth structure is removed in the preparation of inlays.
As with most dental restorations, inlays are not always permanent and may someday require replacement. They are highly durable and will last many years, giving you a beautiful long lasting smile.
Reasons for inlay restorations:
- Broken or fractured teeth.
- Cosmetic enhancement.
- Decayed teeth.
- Fractured fillings.
- Large fillings.
What does getting an inlay involve?
An inlay procedure usually requires two appointments. Your first appointment will include taking several highly accurate impressions (molds) that will be used to create your custom inlay and a temporary restoration.
While the tooth is numb, the dentist will remove any decay and/or old filling materials. The space will then be thoroughly cleaned and carefully prepared, shaping the surface to properly fit an inlay restoration. A temporary filling will be applied to protect the tooth while your inlay is made by a dental laboratory.
At your second appointment, your new inlay will be carefully and precisely cemented into place. A few adjustments may be necessary to ensure a proper fit and comfortable bite.
Onlay Restoration
An onlay restoration is a custom made filling made of composite material, gold, or tooth-colored porcelain. An onlay is sometimes also referred to as a partial crown. It is made by a professional dental laboratory and is permanently cemented onto the tooth by your dentist.
Onlays can be utilized to conservatively repair teeth that have large defective fillings or have been damaged by decay or trauma. Onlays are an ideal alternative to crowns (caps) because less tooth structure is removed in the preparation of onlays. Onlays are essentially identical to inlays with the exception that one or more of the chewing cusps have also been affected and need to be included in the restoration.
As with most dental restorations, onlays are not always permanent and may someday require replacement. They are highly durable and will last many years, giving you a beautiful long lasting smile.
Reasons for onlay restorations:
- Broken or fractured teeth.
- Cosmetic enhancement.
- Decayed teeth.
- Fractured fillings.
- Large fillings.
What does getting an onlay involve?
An onlay procedure usually requires two appointments. Your first appointment will include taking several highly accurate impressions (molds) that will be used to create your custom onlay and a temporary restoration.
While the tooth is numb, the dentist will remove any decay and/or old filling materials. The space will then be thoroughly cleaned and carefully prepared, shaping the surface to properly fit an onlay restoration. A temporary filling will be applied to protect the tooth while your onlay is made by a dental laboratory.
At your second appointment, your new onlay will be carefully and precisely cemented into place. A few adjustments may be necessary to ensure a proper fit and that your bite is comfortable.
Restore Health and Beauty to Your Smile
We enjoy preserving smiles with restorative dental care, so call us today for a comprehensive evaluation and let us show you the possibilities for an amazing, healthy smile.