Restorative dentistry is the process of restoring oral health while repairing and reconstructing teeth and mouths that are broken down.
- Dental Implants
- Dental Crowns
- Dental Bridges
- Dental Veneers
- Dentures and removable partial dentures
Where needed, we may also incorporate cosmetic dentistry techniques, such as teeth whitening and veneers, for example, which focus more on the actual look of your smile. This combined restorative plus cosmetic approach will not only give you a great smile but also boost your self-confidence.
How good is our restorative dentistry? In addition being members of the American Academy of Restorative Dentistry, our doctors are frequently asked by other dentists to address their challenging dental restoration cases, such as severely worn teeth, poor fitting bites, skeletal problems and a myriad of other restorative dentistry problems.
Dental Implants
Dental Implants for Replacing Missing Teeth
What are dental implants and how are they used?
A dental implant is a most effective method for permanently replacing missing teeth. The implant is a small titanium post that is surgically anchored to the jawbone and then topped with a natural looking replacement tooth. Dental implants can be used to replace one missing tooth or an entire upper or lower set of teeth.
An excellent use of dental implants is under dentures for a more comfortable and stable fit and to preserve the remaining underlying bone. If you have loose-fitting dentures, dental implants definitely provide a more satisfactory result.
The Dental Implants Process
Once the decision is made that dental implants are the right solution for your specific case, Dr. DuPont and Dr. Wilkerson work closely with Dr. Brandimore or another implant surgeon to plan ideal locations and insert the dental implants. Once the implant sites are healed, our doctors will implement restoration dentistry procedures to ensure a positive outcome, improving the function and beauty of your smile.
For a single missing tooth, a dental crown is used as the prosthesis. In instances of multiple missing teeth or all missing teeth, a dental bridge or denture may be used to restore proper esthetics and function.
Dental Implant Benefits:
- Dental implants have the look, feel and function of natural teeth
- Dental implants can comfortably and permanently replace loose dentures
- Dental implants have an incredible success rate of 98%
With proper care and maintenance, dental implants offer a life-long solution for missing teeth.
Contact us to find out if dental implants are right for you.
Dental Crowns
Dental Crowns Save Your Teeth and Restore Your Smile
Dental crowns are used when teeth have been significantly damaged by decay, large fillings, root treatment, or fractures. The crown, much like a thimble, protects the tooth so that any force applied to the top of the tooth cannot split or damage the tooth further.
A restorative dental technique that retains a foundation of your natural tooth structure, crowns are usually recommended when (a) a tooth filling won’t adequately fix the primary problem and (b) the root of the tooth is intact.
Ceramic (Porcelain) Dental Crowns
Dental crowns can be made out of several different materials including porcelain, porcelain fused to a metal understructure, or all metal such as gold. While choice in material is largely dependent on the patient’s specific circumstances, ceramic, or porcelain, crowns are an increasingly popular choice among patients.
Advantages of Ceramic Crowns:
- Beauty – Porcelain crowns eliminate the unsightly dark collar that is typically associated with traditional porcelain-metal “caps.”
- Comfort – Many patients experience a metallic taste or sensitivity with traditional porcelain-metal crowns. Ceramic crowns have the look and feel of natural teeth.
- Durability – With the combination of Dr. DuPont's, Dr. Wilkerson's and Dr. Brandimore's significant knowledge and expertise and the recent advances in materials and quality of porcelain crowns now available, patients can expect excellent, long term results.
At Esthetic & Integrative Dentistry, our goal is to retain as much of your natural teeth as possible. Get in touch with us to see if crowns can make a difference in your tooth health and looks.
Dental Bridges
A Bridge to a Beautiful Smile
When one or more teeth are missing, an option for correcting the problem is to create a bridge consisting of dental crowns to join several teeth together. A dental bridge, also known as a fixed dental partial, not only fills the space, it also helps restore your smile.
Having a dental bridge to replace missing teeth feature many benefits, including:
- Help keep your remaining teeth from shifting out of position
- Restore your ability to chew your food properly
- Help you speak more correctly
- Maintain the shape of your face
- Help retain your natural bite
Dental bridges are secured in place by your natural teeth, a dental crown or dental implants. They can be made of entirely tooth-colored porcelain, gold, or a combination to provide the best results. Depending on where in the mouth the dental bridge will be located, Doctors DuPont, Wilkerson and Brandimore will select a material that is most appropriate for looks as well as durability.
With our skill and attention to detail, our dental bridges have a long history of success and, with proper care and maintenance, offer a solution that can last a lifetime.
If you have missing teeth, contact Esthetic & Integrative Dentistry to find out if a dental bridge is the right solution for you.
DENTISTRY FOR TOTAL BODY WELLNESS
- DIANA ERNEST
- KRISS STEPHENS
