Reconstructive Dentistry

Crowns

Crowns are restorations used to correct severe tooth decay, cracked teeth, misaligned teeth, or root-canal treated teeth. Crowns are lab processed restorations that provide a correct and stable occlusion (bite) as well as enhanced esthetics. Our office uses a variety of materials and these options will be discussed with you.

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Onlays

Onlays are fabricated by the laboratory to replace large aging fillings and weakened tooth structure. Onlays are more conservative than a full-coverage crown. They are also made in a variety of materials.

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Inlays

Inlays are also laboratory processed restorations made in a variety of materials. Inlays are approximately filling size without the inclination to break down over time the way a traditional filling can wear. Inlays are cemented into place.

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Bridges

Bridges are used to replace missing teeth. Teeth adjacent (abutment teeth) to the missing tooth/teeth are prepared for a crown. This missing tooth will be replaced by a pontic (false tooth), which is fabricated in place with the abutment crowns. The pontic is virtually not detectible when smiling or talking and the bridge is cemented (fixed) in the mouth.

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Partials or Dentures

Partials and dentures are used to replace many missing teeth. These are removable appliances, which are fabricated with a framework and/or with a heat processed resin. Replacement teeth are fixed into the resin in a fashion that resembles the original dentition. They are designed to look natural.