Restorative Dentist Consultation Puerto Vallarta

If some teeth are missing, either due to congenital causes or to an accident, it is possible to replace them without anyone noticing they are not your own. First a small titanium screw is placed either in the maxilar or mandibular bone, used to hold the replacement piece. There is no need to wear away any of the neighboring teeth, which is done when fised implants are placed. Implants are helpful also for improving chewing and it can be done for one tooth or all the mouth; for the latter, a minimun of six screws are required.

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A natural look for broken and cracked teeth  If you want a smile of glory, you may need a crown to restore the tooth to its normal shape and size. A porcelain crown (also called embedding) covers a tooth to restore its normal shape and size, strengthening and improving the appearance of a tooth. Severe Best Teeth Stains Porcelain Veneer Veneer Application Best Treatment The advantages of crowns include: * Size, shape, texture and color can be controlled. * Return of aesthetics and function. * Can be used on damaged or broken teeth Although porcelain crowns require the reduction of more tooth structure than the veneers, so they are generally stronger than the veneers. Porcelain crowns look like natural teeth and are often stronger than the original teeth. A new crown should last six to eight years. Crowns, however, can last much longer with the application of good oral hygiene and supervision. Moreover, teeth grinding, chewing ice, biting your nails and could significantly decrease the duration of a crown. Dental Crowns  For very damaged teeth, dental crowns can be an effective option. The crown placement procedure involves the use of dental tooth-shaped cover made of metal, ceramic or porcelain to restore strength and eliminate discomfort. In addition, dental crowns can be used to anchor a dental bridge or to cap a dental implant post.Types of Dental Crowns  Dental crowns are made of metal, ceramic or porcelain fused to metal. The type of crown that is used during the procedure will depend on the individual needs and goals, as well as the recommendation of the dentist.

Dental implants are substitutes for missing teeths roots and can be used to replace a single missing tooth, to support a bridge, or  to retain a complete denture. Usually 3 visits are required to complete the implant procedure: One for examination, planing and site selection, the second for surgical placement of fixtures and a third, a minimum of 8 weeks later, for placement of the final restorations. Root shaped implants are made of titanium, a metal that has proved to be bio compatible and that can actually integrate with bone to form a strong bond. The newest are zirconium oxide implants which are bio compatible. Mini implants are a different type of implant land are much less expensive. Please contact us for more information.

Porcelain crowns can be made using an inner metallic or zirconia shell or not, depending on several facts such as biting force, the way teeth close and aesthetics. In general metal less porcelain crowns are more life like than metal porcelain, but they might be less strong to withstand biting forces. Porcelain used in dentistry is like a glass and thus it is translucent, giving restorations a very natural appearance. You and your dentist can discuss and decide if metal supported or metal less porcelain are selected for your crowns.Zirconia is a third and  very popular option. 

Porcelain veneers are thin shells of ceramic material used to change the color, shape, size and texture of teeth to make them appear more beautiful and give the patient an attractive smile. Can be used to hide unsightly discoloration of natural enamel, to close gaps between teeth and to re design the smile. They are permanently cemented to the teeth with a very strong cement. They are a less invasive alternative to crowns.