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SINGLE TOOTH MISSING

Benefits of an all-ceramic crown on implant:

When both the tooth and root are damaged, the best permanent replacement is a dental implant in conjunction with a ceramic crown. This solution both looks and functions very similar to a natural tooth.

In this case, a so-called one-piece implant is used. This means that all components are installed as a single unit, resulting in immediately full functioning teeth, shorter treatment time and minimized pain.

  • Immediately functioning teeth
  • Excellent esthetic result
  • long-term, stable solution

Treatment:

This procedure normally includes four visits to the dentist. You should expect to be able to work the day after having the implant is installed.

INSTALLING THE NEW TOOTH: STEP-BY-STEP

The course of treatment described here is one of several options available. Consult your dentist to find out what the best solution is for you, given your specific condition. (Example shown below)

1: Before the procedure

The dentist makes a first examination and takes one or more x-rays of the area to prepare for the procedure.

2: Installing the implant

The implant is installed. At this time, a temporary tooth is provided that allows you eat and function like normal almost immediately.  The implant will need a few months to integrate with the jawbone before the next step is taken.

3: Attaching the new crown

The final step is the placement of the permanent ceramic tooth. The new tooth is installed for life. No additional treatment is needed.

4: End result

You should expect the new tooth to fit and function very similar to a natural tooth. Do your usual dental hygiene to keep the tooth and gum around it clean and maintained properly.

Resin-bonded bridge

This alternative has some clear advantages: it is quickly installed, functions well and, since it is made of ceramic, it gives a high esthetic result. Moreover, natural healthy teeth aren’t affected. But it is not very permanent. The resin-bonded bridge will eventually come off – probably after just a couple of years – and will then have to be reinstalled.

Removable partial denture

This is not a permanent alternative to a lost tooth. It is unstable and loosely attached, which affects both function and comfort. A removable partial denture is made of plastic – a material that can’t create the same esthetic result or the proper function as a ceramic crown. The benefits are few but do exist, such as adjacent teeth aren’t affected, and it is easily and quickly installed and relatively cheap.

Tooth-supported fixed bridge

A traditional bridge involves grinding down adjacent teeth to support the bridge. It is a stable solution with good esthetics and better function than that of a partial denture and is easy to install. However, this alternative has two main disadvantages: continuous bone resorption (loss) in the edentulous area, and sacrificing healthy teeth on behalf of the bridge, which can lead to further dental issues over time.

Our Services

Implants

A dental implant is a small titanium screw that serves as the replacement for the root portion of a missing natural tooth.

Invisalign

One of the concerns people often have about dental braces is the aesthetic impact of the metalwork on their smile.

Cosmetic Dentistry

We all realize that having a healthy, bright, beautiful smile enhances our appearance and allows us to smile with confidence.

Emergency Dentistry

Emergency dental problems typically occur unexpectedly, interrupting your routine life to a significant extent.

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