Single and multiple implant restorations

A dental implant is a titanium post that acts as a replacement tooth root to support a dental crown or bridge. Patients can have one or more implants to replace missing teeth.

Crown

A dental crown is a tooth-shaped "cap" that is placed over a tooth to restore its shape and size, strength, and/or to improve its appearance. A crown, when cemented into place will fully encase the entire visible portion of a tooth that lies at and above the gum line.

Crowns are required for many different reasons and there are various materials crowns can be made from.

Full arch implant retained bridgework

When all teeth are missing in the top or bottom arch (jaw), dental implants are placed to support a bridge replacing all of the teeth. Precise planning is used to determine the number and spacing of implants however ustually 4 implants are placed to provide even support to the bridge. The bridge is designed as one piece however it is made to look like 10 or 12 individual teeth.

Bridge

A dental bridge is a false tooth, which is fused between two crowns to fill in the area left by a missing tooth.  The two crowns holding it in place are attached onto teeth on each side of the false tooth.

Veneers

Veneers are wafer-thin custom-made shells of tooth colored materials designed to cover the front surface of teeth to improve the appearance. These shells are bonded to the front of the teeth changing their color, shape, size or length.

Bonding

Little preparation is required for bonding as composite resin can be placed in thin layers and bonded directly to the tooth structure. Bonding is less expensive however is more susceptible to damage over time.

Implant supported dentures

A denture is a removable replacement for missing teeth and adjacent tissues. It is made of acrylic resin, sometimes in combination with various metals like chrome. Complete full dentures replace all the teeth, while a partial denture fills in the spaces created by missing teeth and prevents other teeth from changing position. Dental implants can be used to provide additional support to a denture.

Full mouth rehabilitation

Full mouth rehabilitation is complex and comprehensive treatment to address the failing health of all teeth and will usually involve other dental specialists. Treatment can be made up of any combination of crowns, bridges, implants and other restorative options and is undertaken to improve function and aesthetics. Full mouth rehabilitation requires extensive planning and multiple appointments.