Restorative Dentistry in New Jersey
Sunshine Dentistry provides restorative dentistry in Cape May Court House, NJ. Call 609-465-5415 to learn more and schedule an appointment for restorative procedures.
Restorative dental procedures help protect both oral health and overall well-being while improving the appearance of the patient’s smile. The right restorative treatment at the right time can reduce the need for additional dental care in the future.
The Biomimetic Approach for Dental Services
Biomimetic Dentistry is defined as the reconstruction of teeth to emulate their natural biomechanical and esthetic form and function. Simply put, biomimetic dentistry means to copy what is life-like. With biomimetic dentistry, only the damaged and decayed part of the tooth is removed by your dentist and the final restoration is bonded to the remaining healthy natural tooth structure. Biomimetic restorations include stress-reduced direct composite restorations and porcelain/composite inlays and onlays that restore the biomechanics of damaged and broken teeth.
When restoring damaged, broken, and decayed teeth, the goal is to return the tooth to its original structural integrity, oral function, and esthetic. Biomimetic dentistry accomplishes all of this in a conservative approach with strong and attractive natural looking results.
Composite Dental Fillings
Composite fillings use tooth-colored material to restore teeth with cavities and maintain a natural appearance. Once the tooth decay is removed, the tooth is filled with a composite material which is then cured using a specialized light to harden the material. A simple filling can be done in one visit.
Dental Crowns
A crown is a dental restoration that completely covers the outside of a tooth that is cracked, broken, worn down, or severely decayed. Dental crowns are usually completed in two visits. During the first visit, the tooth is prepared (shaved down) and an impression is taken. A temporary crown is placed while the permanent crown is fabricated. During the second visit, the permanent crown is carefully fitted and then cemented into place. Crowns are one of the most common restorative treatments for compromised teeth.
Dental Bridges
A bridge can replace missing teeth without the use of a denture or dental implant. A bridge is composed of two crowns and a replacement tooth or teeth. Crowns are typically placed on the teeth on either side of the space, with the fabricated tooth or teeth attached in between.
For multiple missing teeth, an implant may be used to anchor the bridge. Dental bridges offer several advantages for patients with one or more missing teeth, restoring damaged teeth and enhancing oral health.
Dentures
A denture is a replacement for multiple missing teeth within the same (upper or lower) arch. A denture differs from a crown or bridge in that it does not rely on an existing tooth structure, and it completely replaces the missing teeth. Dentures help patients speak comfortably and function as artificial teeth to restore one or more teeth.
There are several different types of dentures:
- Full or Partial
- Removable or Fixed
- Traditional or Implant-Supported
Full dentures replace an entire arch of teeth, while partial dentures fill in gaps where one or more teeth are missing. Left untreated, tooth loss can lead to bone loss and affect oral function. Dentures provide a long lasting solution for patients seeking to restore their smile and dental function.
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