Dental Crown Treatment: A Long Term Solution

What is a Dental crown?

A Dental crown protects a heavily filled tooth from fracture by preserving the remaining tooth structure.

Advantages of Dental crowns:

• Aesthetic – improving the appearance of a tooth
• Comfort – smooth, polished surfaces
• Health – less plaque retention due to smooth and accurate shape of the crown
  

What is involved when having a dental Crown?

Normally two visits are required and the treatment is painless. The first visit involves preparation of the tooth, impression taking and fabrication of a temporary dental crown. The shade is also selected at this visit. For highly cosmetic results (e.g. a front crown) it is advisable for the patient to visit our dental laboratory for accurate colour matching. The dental crown is fitted approximately two weeks later.

What types of Dental crowns are there?

• Cosmetic All porcelain crowns.
• Porcelain bonded to metal crowns.
• Gold alloy crowns.
• Tooth coloured transitional crowns.

What affects the cost of crowns?

The clinical work by the Cosmetic dentist is always to a high standard. The cost of Dental crown treatment varies due to three main factors:

• The laboratory - A big choice for the Cosmetic dentist; ranging from busy NHS laboratories to state-of-the-art private laboratories.
• The technician - A junior, apprentice technician would make basic dental crowns; whereas a skilled, experienced technician would make better precision dental crowns finished to a high standard using a microscope.
• The materials used - The quality of the metal alloys and tooth-coloured cosmetic porcelains.
  

Summary
A high quality dental crown is like a piece of jewellery requiring meticulous clinical and dental precision. This will enable you to function in comfort and with confidence over a long period of time and also improve cosmetics

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How to improve your teeth with Cosmetic Dentures

What is a Cosmetic Denture?

Cosmetic Dentures are state of the art dentures that improve the appearance and function of your teeth. They are specially designed to address cosmetic issues you may have. Cosmetic Dentures are getting very popular in the Dental industry as a Cosmetic Dental procedure. T.V. shows and media press have increased public awareness about cosmetic dentistry.

Advantages of Cosmetic Dentures?

With Cosmetic Dentures we can improve cosmetics whether it’s the colour, shape or size of the teeth. Also lip or gum imbalances can be corrected to get an improved aesthetic result. Cosmetic Dentures are constructed by a Cosmetic Dentist and master technician who takes care of the laboratory side of the construction.

Dental Implant supported Cosmetic Dentures:

Cosmetic Dentures can be supported on Dental Implants for greater retention especially if the gum ridges are reduced for normal retention.

Cosmetic Denture Procedure:

Cosmetic denture treatment involves 3 - 4 dental procedures to achieve the perfect Cosmetic Dentures you want. Some people may want a ‘Hollywood smile’ with perfect white Cosmetic Dentures. Other people may wish natural looking Cosmetic Dentures. Whatever you do not like about your smile, cosmetic dentures can help you achieve your desired result.

Indications for Cosmetic Dentures:

• Missing teeth can be replaced by dental implants, a dental bridge or a cosmetic denture.
  

• Poor fitting existing Dentures.
  

• Existing Dentures that are loose or uncomfortable.
  

• Existing Dentures that are worn or discoloured.
  

• Poor Lip support from existing Dentures.

Stages of Cosmetic denture making:

Special impressions are taken and a record of the bite. The master technician will then construct a Trial Cosmetic Denture for you to approve aesthetics and comfort. When you are totally happy, only then your Cosmetic Denture will be finished and ready for you to wear and enjoy.

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Cosmetic dentistry to improve your confidence with your smile

Reasons for cosmetic dentistry:

• Discoloured teeth
• Gaps between teeth
• Discoloured old white fillings
• Amalgam (“silver”) fillings
• Broken or decayed teeth
• Gum disease (puffy, red, swollen gums with plaque and tartar build-up)
• Staining of teeth (from tea, coffee, and smoking)
• Gum recession, and tooth wear

Porcelain veneers / smile makeover

Porcelain Veneers are made of a thin layer of natural shade porcelain. They are bonded to front teeth and help to improve the discolouration and shape of teeth, as well as close small gaps between teeth. This is the ultimate treatment option in cosmetic dentistry and perfomed by a Cosmetic Dentist.

Laser teeth whitening & home teeth whitening

Using special Teeth whitening gels your teeth can be safely whitened in under an hour to give you a brighter and more attractive smile. The use of a custom made tray at home will enhance the whitening effect and you can carry on Teeth Whitening until you are completely satisfied!

High quality, long lasting aesthetic restorations

Using the finest dental materials available, Cosmetic Dentists can restore decayed or broken teeth. We recommend laboratory made porcelain inlays or onlays for large back fillings. Discoloured fillings can be polished or redone to achieve a pleasing and natural colour match

Closing gaps

Any small gaps between front teeth can be cleverly disguised using white fillings, porcelain veneers or crowns. A larger gap may require a cosmetic denture treatment (removable) or cosmetic bridges and dental implants (fixed).

Laser gum contouring

State-of-the-art dental laser machine can be used by a Cosmetic Dentist to subtly change gum contours for a more even smile and help improve gummy smiles.

Cosmetic recontouring

Sometimes simple and minor reshaping of front teeth can make a quick and attractive improvement to your smile

Periodontal (gum disease) treatment with a dental hygienist

A thorough scale and polish alone can make a fantastic difference to your smile! However gum disease, the biggest reason for tooth loss can be treated by a Dental Hygenist.

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