Dentures Cork County

A crown is like a special sleeve made of metal or porcelain, or both, that goes over a damaged or weak tooth. Ballincollig Dental in Cork will shape the tooth so that, with the artificial crown, it will be the same size as the normal tooth.

Treatment Duration: Two to three 60 minute visits. Dentures are replacement teeth that can be worn, taken out and placed back in the mouth as you wish. Dentures are used because of tooth loss, decay or accident. While modern dentures do take some time to get used to, they are very natural looking and comfortable to wear. There are different types of denture: Conventional full denture Immediate full denture Partial denture Our dentist will suggest the best type of denture depending on your individual case and aesthetic requirement. Dentures are custom made in a lab by a specialist technician. What to expect when you visit White Smile Dental for a denture: Once you have made your appointment you will be sent a reminder text the day before with your appointment details and our address. Upon arrival you will be asked to fill out a new patient form with your medical history and take a seat in our comfortable waiting area. When called for your appointment, our dentist will greet you and explore all options for your denture. We will listen to your requirements and together you will make a treatment plan outlining the time frame for the procedure and also exact cost. Your denture will take two visits (sometimes more) to complete. During your first visit impressions and xrays will be taken to be sent to the laboratory to be made. At your second appointment a week or so later your new denture will be fitted.

Treatment Duration: Two visits. 90 minutes for bridge perpetration. One visit of 45 minutes for bridge fit. A dental bridge is used to replace one or more missing teeth. Dental bridges can be fitted and supported in three ways depending on the scenario. By natural teeth By Implants By a combination of implants and natural teeth There are different types of bridges: Traditional bridge: Made using crowns (caps) either side of the space (middle tooth) and using a false tooth in that space. Cantilever bridge: Used when there are one or more crowns on only one side of where tooth /teeth are missing. Maryland bonded bridge: Metal framework and or resin bonded Your dentist will suggest the best type of bridge to opt for depending on your individual care and aesthetic requirement. Bridges are made in a lab by a specialist technician and are custom made purely for you. What to expect when you visit White Smile Dental: Once you have made your appointment you will be sent a reminder text the day before with your appointment details and our address. Upon arrival you will be asked to fill out a new patient form with your medical history and take a seat in our comfortable waiting area. When called for your appointment, our dentist will greet you and explore all options for your bridge. We will discuss your requirements and together a treatment plan will be outlined with time frames and costs involved. Your bridge will take two visits (sometimes more) to complete. During your first visit impressions will be taken. They will be sent to the laboratory where your bridge will be made. You will be given a temporary crown/s to wear if needs be. At your second appointment a week or so later your new bridge will be fitted.

Treatment Duration: two visits. 60 minutes for crown preparation and 30 minutes for crown fit. Crowns or caps as they are sometimes called are tooth shaped covers or caps which fit over a badly damaged/decayed tooth. Dental crowns can dramatically improve the appearance of a person’s smile. Crowns can be used for many reasons: Cover broken/cracked teeth Cover severely decayed teeth where it cannot be saved by a filling or restorative material To hold a bridge in place Cover discoloured teeth Many people require crowns because they do not like how their natural teeth look and wish to dramatically improve the appearance and look of their smile Crowns are made from the following materials: Metal or PFM (porcelain fused to metal): Particularly recommended for molars. All ceramic: Used mostly at the front of the mouth where aesthetics are a priority. The shade of the crown is matched to your natural teeth. Teeth whitening prior to having your crown shade taken is sometimes recommended. What to expect when you visit White Smile Dental? Once you have made your appointment you will be sent a reminder text the day before with our your appointment details and our address. Upon arrival you will be asked to fill out a new patient form with your medical history and take a seat in our comfortable waiting area. When called for your appointment, our dentist will explore all options for your crown. He will listen to your requirements and together you will make a treatment plan outlining the time frame for the procedure and also exact cost. Your crown/s will take two visits to complete. During your first visit impressions and xrays will be taken to be sent to the laboratory to be made. You will be given a temporary crown to wear if needs be. At your second appointment a week later your new crown/s will be fitted. Payment for crowns is 50% upfront and 50% at the end of treatment.