A dental crown serves many purposes in dentistry. A dental crown can be used to:
Reshape and strengthen a tooth following a root canal procedure
Repair a tooth following tooth decay that is too large for a tooth filling
Serve as a replacement tooth in a dental bridge or for a dental implant
Conceal a tooth that is discolored or misshapen
Strengthen a tooth that has been weakened by damage
Restore function to your tooth
Cosmetic Dental Associates imports the highest and purest porcelain for our dental crowns to meet our patients’ discerning standards. During the clinical procedure, your San Antonio cosmetic dentist will prepare your tooth and take an impression of that tooth. In some cases, the impression is sent to a laboratory where your
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Our dental crowns are available in:
Porcelain fused to metal - The best of both worlds, a porcelain fused to metal crown is both beautiful and strong. It is important that the tooth is prepared correctly before this type of crown is placed to maintain the most natural result. The lab technician who creates your cap will ensure the aesthetic appeal. In some cases, metal may appear at the gumline, but a porcelain collar can be placed to erase this flaw from your smile.
All-porcelain - Zirconia or aluminous materials are the most popular material choices for all-ceramic dental crowns. These materials provide a metal-free dental crown with a number of benefits. An aesthetic all-ceramic dental crown can be created with a thinner material because the accommodating metal core has been reduced or eliminated. The thinner option makes all-ceramic, or porcelain, dental crowns a treatment choice that is favored for areas with a limited amount of space. These crowns are more beautiful, but they do require care. These crowns are getting stronger all the time, and researchers are discovering new ways to use these crowns in high-impact areas of your
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You can hear them discuss how much they enjoyed working with San Antonio cosmetic dentist Dr. John Moore in the testimonials below.
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Dental Bridges to Restore San Antonio Smiles
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Our professional friendly dental bridge staff knows that your smile’s appearance and functionality can be adversely affected by missing teeth. Missing one or more teeth can cause a change in bite, which is commonly referred to by dentists as occlusion. Teeth occlusions can cause speech impediments, a greater chance of tooth decay, and increased risk for periodontal disease. In addition, teeth being moved and shifted around can result in a disorder known as TMJ. Obtaining a dental bridge in San Antonio, TX from Dr. John Moore and other dental associates from Cosmetic Dental Associates can help correct occlusions and prevent diseases, misalignments, and speech impediments. A dental bridge is used to replace a missing tooth, and there are several types of bridges including conventional, cantilever, and resin-bonded
Transforming her patient’s oral health is her main focus, and Dr. Nitta is highly skilled in cosmetic dentistry. She and her staff will work hard to improve your smile, whether that means applying veneers or implanting a perfect porcelain crown. Dr. Nitta knows visiting the dentist can be stressful and even embarrassing for some, and she strives to make her clients feel relaxed and comfortable.
Crown Lengthening: You might need crown lengthening if you need a restoration or crown on a tooth. The problem is a result of the edge of your restoration being too close to the bone. The crown lengthening treatment gives you access to the restoration once again. This procedure basically creates a new tooth-to-gum relationship.
Ceramics are most commonly used in dental applications as restorative materials for crowns, cements and dentures.
Dr. Gary Silva and his team are highly trained and experienced in providing restorations for all sorts of dental issues. We offer complete and partial dentures, tooth-colored fillings, crowns, bridges, and more. Dr. Silva’s unique background gave him real restorative experience early in his career. For more than 20 years, Dr. Silva has been offering patients the chance to gain a beautiful, functional smile with his restorative dentistry.
In each case they started by extracting the remaining teeth in one jaw and examined clinically and radiographically to make sure root canal treatment can be made and that there is periodontal support available for the denture. After root canal treatment was made, they were sealed with amalgam and topical fluoride, then the application of gold copings. Finally the process of gingivectomy takes place. After all these steps the denture is ready for construction. After construction, relief of the fitting surface of the denture is made. The dentures were delivered to the patients and were ready for use.
The biggest shortcoming of these archaic appliances was the fact that they were subject to decay in the wearer’s mouth. Thus, installed false teeth would have to be replaced on a regular basis, resulting in a very costly procedure. However, this problem was rectified in 1774 by Duchateau and Dubois de Chemant with their invention of the first full set of dentures that would not rot. This was due to their porcelain composition – a material that was much more conducive to the everyday wear and tear of one’s teeth. Although an incredible improvement, even the porcelain version had its difficulties. Unable to produce anything less than a full set of teeth (the surrounding porcelain was required to keep each tooth in place), patients who were missing only one or two teeth were out of luck, unless they were willing to have the rest of their teeth removed as well. And yet, in 1808, Giuseppangelo Fonzi developed the first individual appliance – a single porcelain tooth that could be held in place by a pin drilled into the jawbone. Finally, in 1845, Claudius Ash, known as the official “inventor of dentures”, produced the porcelain version that is now used today. His contributions included a suction method of adhesion for a full set of dentures, so that no form of attachment could be seen by an onlooker.
After the treatment and procedure is complete, patients leave with healthier, more beautiful teeth, giving them the confidence to ask someone out on a date or the confidence to smile on an important job interview. Dentistry is and has been for centuries, an important aspect of people’s ...
If you seek a dentist who can provide you with porcelain veneers or other cosmetic dentistry procedures, you are in luck because there are many trained, licensed cosmetic dentists with whom you can feel comfortable. When choosing the best dentist for porcelain veneers, consider the following to ensure you end up with the dentist best suited for you.
As discussed earlier one of the most interesting thing I find in dentistry is it 's Colette connection to cosmetology dentistry is very much in art as it is a science and so it 's very important to be able to visualize the structure of the two and how it correlates to the patient 's smile that interests me going into this industry because it 's what I 'm good at as a cosmetologist that was my job was to be able to visualize how someone would look with a particular style so I definitely enjoy the art side of dentistry and it 's definitely what drew me towards dentistry as opposed to the other healthcare profession you have to be creative and you have to have hand skills it takes to be successful dentistry is always evolving towards patients and their aesthetic needs you know 30 years 20 years ago even amalgam fillings were the most commonly used restorative material for fillings and now today composite which is a white filling material is the most common use dental restorative filler material and that is solely because it is tooth color and it 's aesthetically pleasing so you definitely are restoring the patient back to their natural looking smile the art of dentistry is also very rewarding because the work that you do on your patients they get to take home with them and even though they 're not exactly showing off their tooth to everyone you know that your skills and your product that you did by hand is improving the health of your patients so they 're definitely things
Denture teeth can be made of acrylic poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) or composite resins. PMMA is a polymer - a material made the from joining of methyl methacrylate monomers. Properties of PMMA include resistance to abrasion, chemical stability and a high boiling point. (Jun Shen et al. 2011). However, weak flexure and impact strength of PMMA are of concern as they account for denture failure. (Bolayir G, Boztug A and Soygun K. 2013). Composite denture teeth are made of a three distinct phases - filler, matrix and coupling agents. Out of the types of composite teeth available, nano-filled composite teeth are preferred. Composite teeth have a PMMA coating around the tooth and a high content of filler particles. This gives them strength, higher resistance to forces than acrylic teeth and provides compete polymerization due to the PMMA coating. (Anusavice, K. J., Phillips, R. W., Shen, C., & Rawls, H. R, 2012). If the interface between the PMMA denture base and PMMA or composite teeth was weak, the denture will not be able to sustain occlusal forces, making the base-teeth interface, an entity of significance.
Orthodontic treatment can greatly improve ones’ self-esteem, attitude, and make ones’ life happier. A beautiful smile can always brighten someone day tremendously. The benefits of orthodontic treatment go beyond the apparent physical changes of an important and straighter smile; it is likewise a great way to mend a person’s overall self-image. Having a beautiful straight smile is imperative, even more important is the essential to alleviate any possible health problems associated with the teeth or jaw. Crooked teeth, poor eating and oral hygiene habits, or jaw problems may contribute to improper cleaning of teeth, leading to tooth decay and, possibly, gum disease or total tooth loss. Over time, excessive strain on gum tissue and the bone that maintenances the teeth may harm the jaw joints leading to problems such as headaches or face and neck pain. Orthodontic problems that go untreated can lead to abnormal wear of tooth surfaces, chewing and digestion difficulties, speech impairments, and self -esteem problems (www.grorthodontics.com).
When it comes to products that are being marketed, there are many different brands that are trying to be sold. It is important for the dentist to know which brand is best for the office. Research can be done online. They can compare the uses, advantages, and cost. The main use for composite resin dental materials is for restoring teeth that has been affected by decay and other damages (know your teeth, 2007). Composite resin is different from other dental materials because it is a white filling. It can be matched to the patient’s natural tooth color so the appearance is not an issue. Patients have the option of choosing between non esthetic and esthetic filling. That is why some patients prefer to have composite resin fillings than other dental materials. It is used for cosmetic purposes as well as fixing the decayed teeth. When the patient has a composite filling done, the dentist will place it on the tooth in layers. Most often, a light is used to harden the material. After the layers are in place and it is auto cured by the light, the dentist uses electronic instruments to reshape the tooth. It is important to shape it back as much as possible to the original tooth structure and anatomy....
Our analysis revealed that Affinis® had more dimensional stability in comparison to Panasil® and in the Panasil® impression material, the percentage of dimensional change was significant after 168 h. However, dimensional changes in all of the evaluation times were in the American Dental Association (ADA) standard range. Therefore, these materials had acceptable clinical dimensional stability for approximately 168 h. In the current study, impressions were made from stainless steel dies following the ADA specification for impression materials. This provides a protocol that can be easily replicated by others and it is the same as making a clinical
Cosmetic dentistry is a specialized field that deals with improving the aesthetics of teeth and the human face. The teeth are an important part of human beauty. Even minor damage to the teeth, such as breakage or loss can drastically alter the overall appearance of the face. This is where cosmetic dentistry comes in to restore beauty. Cosmetic dentistry has become a highly specialized branch due to various advancements in surgical procedures and diagnostic techniques. Several new materials have also been discovered. These materials are very close to the natural enamel and bone from which teeth are made and are virtually indistinguishable. Cosmetic dentistry is an option in conditions such as teeth loss, gaps between teeth, cracked or chipped teeth, cavities and dental
I chose to become a dentist as being a child I had to visit a dentist many times for correction of malaligned teeth that i had. So my dentist who was also a specialist in the field of orthodontics inspired me deeply as it gave me a vague idea of how can i also bring smile and self confidence back to an individual by providing him with a competent smile again by incorporating the blend of my hand creativity and mental alertness, same as my dentist did for me thus returning me my self esteem and the confidence to smile again .Thus i found this field very satisfying and fulfilling.