Crowns and Dentures
Everyone needs sound dental care. Finding the right dentist is much simpler for individuals who have a dental insurance plan that meets their medical and budgetary needs. This includes individuals of all ages with all states of tooth development. Those who wear dentures need to maintain strong oral health to keep dentures fitting properly. This means keeping gums and dentures clean, as well as having them checked by a professional at regular intervals. Some patients choose solutions to permanent tooth replacement other than dentures, such as tooth implants and bridges. The best way to minimize future costs and office visits is to maintain healthy daily routines and schedule regular check-ups and cleanings. There are a number of dental plans that cover such needs. Regular check-ups are important for strong oral health. An individual insurance plan that includes dental benefits can cover both check-ups and unforeseen needs. The articles below contain valuable information for individuals looking to learn more about dentures and prosthodontics.
03/31/2006
Prominent Mobile dentist, Dr. Byron C. Scott, of Springhill Dental Health Center, states that custom cosmetic dentures can create beautiful, natural smiles and offer all the basic benefits available in modern dentistry. These benefits include: Improved comfort; improved function and chewing ability; better health and well-being; enhanced cosmetic appearance and whitened teeth; increased self-esteem and self-confidence.
Historically, people who have lost some or all of their teeth had few choices.
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03/07/2006
TOPIC: DENTAL IMPLANTS IN ONE HOUR!
REPORT: MB #2484
BACKGROUND: About 22 million people in the United States have dentures or no teeth at all. Dental implants can offer a welcome alternative for THOSE who want to regain their smile. The first modern dental implants hit the scene in the 1950’s, and they’ve improved quite a bit over the years.
Dental implants provide a base for replacement teeth that look and function like natural teeth. The implants are tiny titanium posts that are surgically placed into the jawbone where teeth are missing. The bone grows to the titanium, creating a strong foundation for artificial teeth.
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02/27/2006
You've been advised to have an Immediate Denture. But what is it and how is it done? We hope that this information
will help to explain the concepts and clear up any of the questions you might have regarding this type of prosthesis.
Let me explain what an immediate denture is by using an example. Suppose, for instance, that you have eight (8) remaining upper teeth. These teeth are, unfortunately, poor and can not be utilized in any way to support a new prosthesis.
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02/24/2006
crown fits over the entire top of the tooth above the gum line. Crowns
cover, protect, seal and strengthen a tooth. A crown is needed when a
filling just will not work. A crown may be made
of white porcelain, or porcelain fused to gold. There are many situations
that may call for a crown:
Large
decay. If a tooth has decay so deep and large
that a filling will not stay, or if the tooth structure
is weakened, a crown must be placed on the tooth to save it.
Large
old fillings. When large old fillings break
down, or get decay around them, they usually need
to be crowned.
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02/24/2006
Dr William Bruce's cases cover the following:
Case 1: This 16-year-old female patient wished aesthetic restorative work after orthodontic treatment to her dentition which had multiple missing teeth. Resin restorations with a partial denture solution as an interim for future more permanent restorations was used.
Case 2: This 21-year-old female University student nearing the completion of her studies wished aesthetic enhancement of her front teeth in order to improve her employment prospects. She had problems of tooth wear because of erosion.
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02/10/2006
This patient came with a discolored
bridge and crowns that had leaking and dark margins
at the gum line. The patient received a 3-unit polymer
sub-structure with a thin metal core. The porcelain veneers that
were bonded to this bridge sub-structure consisted of
same material as the neighboring crowns. Note their
natural appearance.
This patient came with a porcelain-metal bridge that
replaced a missing right central incisor and a porcelain-metal
crown. Note the dark margins, the disproportionately
long replacement tooth (pontic) of the bridge, and the
bulkiness of the crowns (left).
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02/09/2006
INDIANAPOLIS -- A new procedure is changing the way dentures are fitted and is expected to be a boon to the nearly 40 million Americans that will need dentures between now and 2020.
The procedure results in permanent dentures in less than an hour.
DeAnn Ramey, 43, is the first Hoosier to wear the new dentures and Dr. John Porter is the first Indiana doctor to do the procedure.
Dentures, often the butt of biting humor, are no laughing matter to Ramey.
Ramey, a teacher, got top dentures in July 2005 after having all her teeth pulled. A genetic disorder made her susceptible to tooth decay.
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01/23/2006
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Crowns & Bridges
In dentistry, crowns and bridges refers to the restoration of natural teeth that have been damaged, decayed or lost. A crown can be made to restore an individual tooth damaged by decay or fracture back to it's original form and function, while a bridge is used to replace one or more missing teeth. These restorations are cemented onto the teeth and are referred to as "fixed"
dentistry as opposed to a restoration of missing teeth with a removable appliance or partial denture.
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01/20/2006
Dental Implants
have been used successfully for many years. The implant itself is a post that
is surgically placed in the jaw. A prosthesis (artificial tooth or teeth)
is then attached to the post. Dental implants involve cooperation between
a periodontist and your restorative dentist. The surgical phase of treatment
is completed at our office, and the restorative phase is completed at your
dentist's office.
What
are Dental Implants Used For?
There are
two basic uses for Dental Implants:
As an artificial root
for a single tooth replacement.
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01/19/2006
Overview
Crowns and conventional bridges or dentures may not be your only options when replacing missing teeth. For some people, dental implants offer a smile that looks and feels very natural. Surgically placed below the gums over a series of appointments, implants fuse to the jawbone and serve as a base for individual replacement teeth, bridges or a denture.
Implants offer stability because they fuse to your bone. Integration of the implants into your jaw also helps your replacement teeth feel more natural and some people also find the secure fit more comfortable than conventional substitutes.
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01/19/2006
Overview
If you’ve lost all of your natural teeth, whether from periodontal disease, tooth decay or injury, complete dentures can replace your missing teeth and your smile. Replacing missing teeth will benefit your appearance and your health. Without support from the denture, facial muscles sag, making a person look older. You’ll be able to eat and speak—things that people often take for granted until their natural teeth are lost.
There are various types of complete dentures.
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01/19/2006
If you're missing one or more teeth, you may notice a difference in chewing and speaking. There are options to help restore your smile.
Bridges help maintain the shape of your face, as well as alleviating the stress in your bite by replacing missing teeth.
Sometimes called a fixed partial denture, a bridge replaces missing teeth with artificial teeth, looks great, and literally bridges the gap where one or more teeth may have been. The restoration can be made from gold, alloys, porcelain or a combination of these materials and is bonded onto surrounding teeth for support.
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01/19/2006
Crowns
on primary ("baby") teeth are typically made of stainless steel
(for strength) and are silver in color. Sometimes on front teeth white (polycarbonate)
crowns can be used. Dr. Gifford
will discuss with you the options and his recommendation.
Stainless
Steel Crowns
Stainless Steel Crowns
are placed on primary teeth to protect, seal and strengthen a tooth:
After large decay has
been removed
After a pulpotomy has
been performed
To correct a malformed
tooth
To preserve a tooth
with severe attrition.
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01/14/2006
Thanks to the significant
advances in dentistry over the last twenty years,
prosthodontists are able to offer their patients
a wide, range of professional services. These
services include:
Replacement
of Missing Teeth
Prosthodontists
offer their patients a wide range of options to replace
missing teeth depending on each patient's needs. Whether
a patient is a candidate for complete dentures, a
removable partial denture, or a fixed (stationary)
bridge, prosthodontists are well educated to provide
high-quality care. Today, we also can offer the-state-of-the-art
in tooth replacement - Dental Implants:
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