Permanent—just not forever. You may have been told that the restoration you have was to be permanent, but, just as with your permanent teeth, it may not last forever. Dental restorations fail for a variety of reasons. Stress, psychological as well as mechanical, infection, wear over many years, changes in weight, and hygiene neglect are some of the reasons a restoration may fail. The good news is that you can regain that beautiful smile and ability to enjoy that steak dinner again.

While reconstructing the failed restoration may present a challenge, we are well-equipped to meet it. The specialized training of a prosthodontist enables us to provide a high level of patient care particularly for those with complicated problems to solve. Together we can turn back the hands of time on that smile.

Many options are available to you for reconstruction of your smile. We may recommend one or several of these options for your custom treatment plan.

Implants
The next best thing to real teeth is a dental implant or multiple implants to bring back that healthy smile. Once again you’ll be able to enjoy secure eating comfort. Having that confidence translates to every aspect of your life. You needn’t settle for whatever nature has doled out to you—we can very nearly fool Mother Nature!

Whether it is a single tooth, several teeth, or all the upper or lower teeth that are missing, implants may be the best option for realizing a comfortably functioning smile again.

When you come in for your initial consultation, we will make a complete set of records so that a custom treatment plan may be presented to you with different options available to meet your needs. At that time, we will discuss with you whether you are a candidate for implant placement.

Crowns
A crown can offer the support and esthetics needed when a tooth is cracked or a filling is large and compromises the strength of the tooth. In the case of a crack or large decayed area necessitating a root canal procedure, the tooth will be restored with a crown. It will typically take at least two visits for the completion of your crown.

Complete Dentures
With the introduction of implants, denture therapy is becoming less widely used but continues to be a real solution for many patients who have lost some or all of their teeth due to periodontal disease, decay or trauma.

Dentures may be implant-supported or tissue-supported. They may be removable or fixed (unable to be removed). We will determine the best choice for your unique situation after a thorough examination along with digital imaging to determine the extent of bone loss.

While an implant-supported denture will be the most stable appliance, conventional (tissue-supported) dentures, when fitted properly, will also improve the quality of your life by enabling you to once again feel confident to smile and enjoy eating.

Removable Partial Dentures
When several missing teeth need to be replaced, a removable partial denture can provide many years of trouble-free service.

Fixed Partial Dentures
Fixed partial dentures differ from removable partial dentures in that they may not be removed from the mouth. Whether permanently attached to an implant or to adjacent teeth, the appliance will afford the patient a stable chewing surface to solve the problem of the missing teeth.

Bridge
A bridge is exactly what it sounds like—a bridge over the space left by a missing tooth supported on either end by the adjacent teeth. Whether fixed or removable, a bridge may a viable solution to bring back a complete smile.