Porcelain Dental Crown Implantation for Doncaster East & Eastern Melbourne
Restorative Dentistry
Restorative dentistry is the study, diagnosis, and combined management of diseases of the teeth and their supporting structures, and the rehabilitation of the natural teeth to their functional and aesthetic requirements.
Restorative dentistry includes the dental specialties of endodontics, periodontics, and prosthodontics with a foundation based on how these interact in cases requiring multifaceted care. Also, restorative needs not only derive from diseases of the teeth like cavities and medical conditions but also from trauma.
Traumatic injuries to the front teeth are frequently encountered by children and adults. The degree of the trauma will determine what restorative treatment is called for. The outcome of dental cavities is determined by the balance between pathological factors that lead to demineralisation and protective factors that lead to remineralisation.
The decay can be reversed if detected early. If not caught quick enough, then the decay will spread and become a cavity that will spread inside and outside the tooth until a restorative procedure is required to repair the tooth.
Dental Implants
Dental implants are screw-like artificial tooth root replacements and are usually made of titanium.
Unlike dentures, dental implants are placed in the jawbone during an operation. The bone grows around the implant. This attachment helps hold the implant in place, making it sturdy. Dental implants are also used to hold dental bridges and dentures in place.
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When does one need a dental implant?List Item 1
If you have one or more missing teeth, you might consider dental implants for replacing them. But dental implants are not for everyone. Listed below are the qualifications to receive dental implants:
- If you have a fully grown, healthy jawbone
- If you don’t have gum diseases like abscesses, gingivitis, or periodontitis
- If you don’t have conditions that affect bone healing like Osteogenesis imperfecta
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Why are dental implants required?List Item 2
Missing teeth cause discomfort in speaking and eating. If the gap is left unfilled, you might end up with misaligned teeth and develop a ‘bad bite’. We don’t want that to happen. Missing teeth can also cause bone loss in the jaw, harming your appearance.
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What are the procedures during dental implantation?List Item 3
Before anything else, an initial consultation with your dentist is conducted. It is followed by X-rays and a discussion of your recommended treatment plan. The dentist will present the suggested procedures and the corresponding costs.
The start of the procedure is the instalment of the implants through surgery. A metal screw-like implant is placed in the drilled part of the bone. You will wait for 4-6 months for the implants to be fully integrated into your bone.
Your dentist will take impressions and create a model as the basis of a new crown or bridge. The new crown or bridge is then attached to the exposed implant to make it look, feel, and function just like natural tooth/teeth.
Full Mouth Rehabilitation
The gradual wear of the surfaces of your teeth is a normal process a person goes through their life.
However, tooth wear can not only result in losing a tooth but also in facial deterioration. When your teeth keep wearing away, your facial structures begin to sag. Full mouth rehabilitation helps reconstruct and restore worn out dentition and maintain the natural functionality of the teeth and their supporting structures.
It also helps you restore a smile you’ve lost to trauma, wear, or decay.
Bone Grafting
If you are planning to get dental implants, but your Doncaster East dentist discovers that you don’t have enough bone on the implant site, he/she might recommend you undergo a bone grafting procedure first.
During the process, your dental surgeon will take a section of bone from another part of your body, or use a special bone grafting material, and graft it on your jawbone.
Dentures
If you have missing tooth/teeth, there are several options for you at DonEast Dental. One of these options is our affordable and comfortable removable dentures. Your Doncaster East dentist creates natural-looking and great-fitting dentures to restore your smile and boost your self-confidence.
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Types of DenturesList Item 1
• Standard full dentures are composed of a full set of manufactured upper and lower teeth. This kind of denture uses suction to stay in place and is made of pliable material, making the suction stronger.
• Partial dentures are suitable for patients who lose several of their teeth and not an entire set. The healthy remaining teeth and gums support this single fitting denture. Partial dentures are more secure and comfortable than full dentures.
• Cosmetic dentures are made to look like natural teeth. This type of denture is made of a special acrylic base that eliminates potential decrease and deformation of dentures.
Also, cosmetic dentures can achieve a natural appearance when paired with dental implants. An implant is surgically placed in the bone to anchor the dentures.
This allows the dentures to stay in place, which makes them more comfortable than other types of dentures.
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Benefits of DenturesList Item 2
Dentures are dental appliances constructed to replace lost teeth. Patients with missing or damaged teeth should be aware of the many advantages dentures offer.
Here are some of them:
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FunctionList Item 3
In the past, dentures were made primarily for chewing, but our new dentures are designed to be comfortable, aesthetically pleasing, and fully functional.
During the fitting process, your Doncaster East dentist makes sure your dentures fit correctly, with minimal slipping so that you can feel confident while talking and chewing.
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Aesthetics
Our top-quality dentures are available in natural-looking porcelain or plastic materials for a beautiful smile.
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Health
Dentures support facial muscles and other facial structures and decrease bone loss. Dentures have also been proven to improve self-esteem.
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Cost
Dentures are a cost-effective treatment option compared to other replacement strategies.
Inlays & Onlays
Inlays and onlays are dental restorations manufactured outside the mouth and then cemented into place after a cleaning procedure.
They are used as alternatives to direct restorations made of amalgam, which are constructed in the mouth.
Crowns & Bridges
If you are someone who has discoloured teeth or implants, uncrowned root fillings, cracked, missing, damaged, or simply weak teeth, you might be a candidate for restorations like crowns and bridges.
Crowns and bridges are prosthetic devices that are fixed on existing teeth or implants. Here at DonEast Dental, we want the best for you. With our state-of-the-art facilities and dedicated dentists, we provide quality crowns and bridges for patients of Doncaster East.
Crowns
A crown, usually made of porcelain or ceramic material, is used when the tooth structure is cracked or fractured. It protects the tooth or implant from further damage and infection.
Crowns replace a large gap when there isn’t enough tooth remaining. They also protect weak teeth from fracturing and restore fractured teeth. Crowns cover a dental implant, a discoloured or poorly shaped tooth, or a tooth that has had root canal treatment.
Bridges
Bridges are used to fill the gap between teeth. They are usually made of porcelain fused to metal to achieve maximum durability and natural look. Bridges are cemented between two crowns or implants, resulting in the look of natural teeth and helping maintain the shape of your face.
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Functions of Crowns & BridgesList Item 1
Crowns and bridges play essential roles not just in bringing convenience and confidence, but also in bringing health to their wearer. They help prevent gaps that result in the remaining teeth shifting and forming a bad bite. Bad bites can lead to gum disease and TMJ, and we don’t want that to happen.
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How are Crowns & Bridges made?List Item 2
The tooth must be reduced in size so that the crown or bridge will fit properly. Your dentist will take an impression to provide a mould for the crown or bridge.
Your crown or bridge is manufactured according to the impression, in the material your dentist specifies. While the permanent crown or bridge is being formed, a temporary crown or bridge will be placed to cover the prepared tooth/teeth.
When the permanent crown or bridge is ready for placement, the temporary fitting is removed, and the new crown or bridge is cemented over your prepared tooth or teeth.
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Caring for Crowns & BridgesList Item 3
Crowns and bridges require the same thorough care as your natural teeth. It is important to brush and floss your teeth regularly to prevent dental plaque build-up.
It is also recommended you maintain a regular cleaning schedule for your crowns. Avoid using your teeth to bite through hard objects. If you grind your teeth, wear a nightguard to protect them during your sleep.
Call our experienced team today on (03) 9842 1475 to find out more about our dental services.
