Restorative & Cosmetic Treatments
Composite Fillings (Light Cured Tooth Color Fillings)
Composites are light cured polymer resin material mimic the color of your natural tooth and hence are also called tooth colored light cure filling. They are now preferred over the silver amalgam metallic looking fillings and weaker cement fillings.
Steps in composite filling -
- First the decayed part of the tooth or the defect of the tooth is cleaned
- The tooth surface is prepared for the composite bonding procedure.
- Composite material is built up layer by layer and light cure is done.
- The bite is adjusted.
- The material sets immediately hence finishing and polishing is done in same visit.
- Your tooth is ready to function….
Benefits of Composite Filling -
- Looks beautiful as it matches the natural color of your teeth
- Comfortable procedure completed in 30 Minutes only
- Does not dissolve in saliva like temporary cement
- has no taste, feels like your natural tooth
Composite Fillings Are Excellent Choice For Small To Medium Size Cavities !
Loss of teeth is common due to decay or gum infections in very advanced stage, which cannot be saved by other treatments. Sometimes tooth may be lost due to accident or any trauma. Rarely even some teeth may not form due to genetic defect and there remains gap between teeth.
A missing front tooth is definitely affecting your smile, but even the absence of the back teeth cause a significant damage in the long run.
To know more how a missing back tooth affects you please check out the video
Today dental sciences have advanced and giving you a replacement is possible.
Missing teeth can be replaced by the following methods -
- Dental implants and fixed bridges
- Dental implant supported dentures
- Fixed ceramic bridges supported by your natural teeth
- Traditional removable dentures
Yes also there are many varieties of materials that can be used in each method.
Many factors need to be evaluated in each case before the selection of the method of replacement , which is why in clinic detailed examination of your existing teeth (if present ) and the gums along with required x-ray and CBCT examinations, model and mock up for evaluating the bite in complex cases need to be done. Your medical history also plays an important role in selecting the treatment method. After all the test reports are evaluated by the doctor, you can discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the methods possible in your case and you can select from the options available.
Benefits of Getting The Lost Back Teeth Replaced
- Improved chewing efficiency
- Better digestion and absorption of nutrition from food
- Enjoy variety of foods
- Maintain the muscle and facial tissues healthy
- Youthful appearance
- Beautiful and confident smile
- Saving other teeth from potential diseases as we have seen by preventing their shifting and alignment
- Enjoy overall improvement in quality of life
Fixed Ceramic Bridges Not Only Add Beauty To Your Smile But Help You Enjoy A Quality Life !
Fixed Ceramic Bridges
Traditional Complete & Partial Dentures
- Most commonly the upper front teeth or broken or chipped due to accedental trauma.
- This can lead to an ugly appearance and you may have sensitivity or pain in varying degree depending on the level of fracture & severity of the trauma occured
- The treatment depend on the condition of the pulp (nurve) inside the broken tooth and the amount of healthy tooth structure remaining
Smile Design-
Well aligned pearl like teeth definitely adds to the charm of your smile
Today the art and science of dentistry has made significant advances to make your existing smile more appealing.
The most common modes of achieving your dream smile are -
- Orthodontic treatment
- Aligners
- Cosmetic smile makeovers
Orthodontic treatment
Orthodontic treatment not only improves the beauty of your smile but also improves the functionality by improving the bite or occlusion of your teeth.
Orthodontic treatment can be done by traditional methods using
- Ceramic tooth colored braces
- Metallic braces
Aligners
Aligners are clear, transparent, removable appliances to achieve the transformation you desire in your smile. These are custom made and the treatment is supervised by specialists in aligner treatment. You will have in clinic appointments throughout the treatment period.
Cosmetic smile makeovers
Those who don’t prefer the above two modalities can opt for cosmetic makeover of their smile. The key difference is in cosmetic makeover the tooth is not moved from its original position in the jaw and only the appearance is altered. This method is preferred by those who don not have the time to wait for the long duration of one year or more required for orthodontic and aligner treatment, for example cosmetic smile makeover is preferred by brides and grooms who want to be their best on their big day. Also, cosmetic smile makeovers are a good alternative for the elderly patients seeking to improve their smile.
All the three methods have their pros and cons. We will be discussing with you all the advantages and the drawbacks of each method after your clinical examination, study models, intraoral and profile photographs, x-rays and intraoral scanning of your teeth. You can choose the one which is best suited to your needs.
To know more get a consultation with us.
Gaps Between the Front Teeth
Gaps between the upper and lower front teeth are unsightly in an otherwise well aligned set of teeth. In such cases we can give you the smile you always wanted in few minutes to few days. Consult with us to know more about this procedure.
