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Restorative Dentistry

Restorative Dentistry

CROWNS AND BRIDGES

The result is a natural appearance with renewed confidence. NATURAL APPEARANCE!

Crowns and most bridges are fixed prosthetic devices. Unlike removable devices such as dentures, which you can take out and clean daily, dental crowns and bridges are cemented onto existing teeth or dental implants and can only be removed by a dentist.

Crowns are recommended in the following cases:

  • To replace a large filling when there isn’t enough tooth remaining.
  • To protect a weak tooth from fracturing.
  • To restore a fractured tooth.
  • To attach a dental bridge.
  • To cover a dental implant.
  • To cover a discolored or poorly shaped tooth.
  • To cover a tooth that has had root canal treatment.

Dental bridges can be supported by natural teeth or by dental implants and are made by creating a crown for each supporting tooth or implant on both sides of the gap with a false tooth/teeth between the crowns filling the space between. A dental bridge will last many years and help you maintain a healthy, vibrant smile and safeguard the integrity of existing teeth. After a thorough examination, we will advise you on the best way of replacing your missing teeth.
TECHNOLOGY

CAD CAM Technology for your crowns!

CEREC is the unique CAD/CAM system for all-ceramic restorations in one single appointment. Aided by the power of CEREC, we can provide your desired results (aesthetic restorations) in a quick and safe manner.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How do I take care of my dental implants?

A proper care of your dental implants includes brushing and flossing. Regular dental visits are required for long-term health and success.

How long can dental implants last?
A dental implant can last many years if cared for properly. Many implants have been in place for more than 40 years.

If a dental implant fails to Osseointegrate, what happens?
The implant is removed and the site is allowed to heal. Another implant can often be placed after healing if there is adequate bone.
Are dental implants covered by insurance?
Like most elective procedures, dental implants are not covered by most dental insurance plans. However, we may offer payment plan options.
If you have missing teeth, are you losing bone mass?
Without the tooth to stimulate the jaw, the bone beneath it will begin to shrink (atrophy) in the same manner that muscle underneath a cast gets smaller. Since your facial bone supports the skin and muscles on top of it, losing volume can cause your face to look prematurely aged. The good news is: Dental implants offer a solution to stop bone loss.
SINUS LIFT

A sinus lift is a surgery that adds bone to your upper jaw in the area of your molars and premolars. It's sometimes called a sinus augmentation. The bone is added between your jaw and the maxillary sinuses, which are on either side of your nose. To make room for the bone, the sinus membrane has to be moved upward, or "lifted." A sinus lift is usually done by a specialist. This could be either a periodontist or prosthodontist.
What It's Used For

A sinus lift is done when there is not enough bone depth in the upper jaw, or the sinuses are too close to the jaw for dental implants to be placed. There are several reasons for this:

  • Many people who have lost teeth in their upper jaw — particularly the back teeth, or molars — do not have enough bone for implants to be placed. Because of the anatomy of the skull, the back of the upper jaw has less bone than the lower jaw.
  • Bone may have been lost because of periodontal (gum) disease.
  • Tooth loss may have led to a loss of bone as well. Once teeth are gone, bone begins to be resorbed (absorbed back into the body). If teeth have been missing for a long time, there is often not enough bone left to place implants.
  • The maxillary sinus may be too close to the upper jaw for implants to be placed. The shape and the size of this sinus vary from person to person. The sinus can also get larger as you age. Sinus lifts have become common during the last 15 years as more people get dental implants to replace missing teeth.
How It's Done

Dr. Lorenzana will cut the gum tissue where your back teeth used to be. The tissue is raised, exposing the bone. A small, oval window is opened in the bone. The membrane lining the sinus on the other side of the window separates your sinus from your jaw. This membrane is gently pushed up and away from your jaw.

Granules of bone-graft material are then packed into the space where the sinus was. The amount of bone used will vary, but usually several millimeters of bone are added above the jaw.

Once the bone is in place, the tissue is closed with stitches. Your implants will be placed four to nine months later. This allows time for the grafted material to mesh with your bone. The amount of time depends on the amount of bone needed.
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