Dental Bridges
A dental bridge consists of two or more fitted crowns. The bridge is placed on the abutment teeth present on either side of the missing teeth space. Fixed dental bridges offer stability, and they are quite durable too. Wearing a dental bridge, you will feel like you are having your natural teeth. The pontics or the artificial teeth here are made up of materials like porcelain, alloys, etc. Depending on your teeth and budget conditions, experienced dentists in Charlotte, NC, will select the best bridge material for you. Implants or your natural teeth work as abutments to provide stability to your dental bridge.
Dental Crowns
Dental crowns are tooth-shaped caps placed on top of your damaged natural tooth for restoring its appearance, shape, size, and functions. They are cemented above your gum lines encasing the entire visible teeth portion. You can get high-quality permanent crowns made up of different elements like stainless steel, metals, porcelain fused to metal, resin, ceramic, etc., at Brady & Tiller: Family and Cosmetic Dentistry. Our dentist will check the condition of your teeth; taking that into account and your budget into consideration, we will use the suitable material for customizing your dental crown.
Dentures and Partials
A denture is a removable substitution for missing teeth and allied gums. Depending on the number of missing teeth, you can opt for a complete or partial denture. If you have a few teeth missing on either of your jaws, the dentist in Charlotte, NC, will suggest you get a partial denture. If all of your teeth are missing, then you will be given complete dentures. A removable partial denture consists of artificial teeth attached to a pink or gum-type plastic base. It is attached to a metal structure that holds the dentures together inside your mouth. Partial dentures are used when you have most teeth missing in your upper and lower jaws.
Composite Fillings
A composite filling helps to repair your damaged and decayed teeth. The procedure involves the removal of the decayed portion and filling the area with composite fillings. Composite fillings are customized matching the color of your natural teeth, which means it enhances your aesthetics. Composite fillings are one of the best ways to restore your decayed teeth, improve their appearance and regain their functionalities. However, remember that composite fillings are not permanent solutions and might need replacement. But with proper care, they would last a bit longer.
Inlays and Onlays
Inlays and Onlays are indirect fillings for treating cavities. The Inlays lie within the cusps on the inner side of your teeth. Firstly, your dentist will take an impression of your teeth and prepare customized inlays in the dental lab. Onlays are quite similar to Inlays in terms of functioning, but they are more inclined towards removing tooth cusps. It helps in treating extensive decays or fractures which other restoration procedures cannot fix.
Dental Implants
The best way to restore missing teeth is through dental implants. These are small titanium screws permanently placed in your jaw bone. Over time, the dental implants fuse with your bone and become a stable structure that anchors your artificial teeth, like your natural roots. Dental Implants can hold a crown, bridge, overdentures, etc. This restorative method has gained popularity because it is a permanent solution to your missing teeth. Your periodontist and oral surgeon conduct this procedure- they will check your jaw conditions and gum health before deciding the next course of the treatment.
