How implants changed dentistry

Implants are one of the most important developments in dental care over recent years.

They have created opportunities that didn’t exist before for people to improve their dental health and create the smile they want.

Implants were discovered by Swedish scientist and orthopedic surgeon Dr. P.I. Brnemark and they have transformed the quality of life for people who have missing teeth.

The basis of a dental implant is a titanium rod about 1cm long. This is placed inside the jawbone and is designed to serve the same purpose as tooth roots.

Implants can either be used to replace lost teeth or to help keep dentures in place more securely.

One of the reasons implants have changed dental care so much is that, previously, there was often no other way to replace missing teeth permanently.

And there are many people who cannot tolerate removable dentures or don’t want to wear them for some other reason.

The introduction of implants had made a big change in their lives.

How dental implants can give you a better smile

If you have missing teeth, you dont just have to rely on crowns, conventional bridges and dentures.

Many people are now choosing dental implants as the best way to restore their smile and solve dental problems.

Implants are placed below the gums during a series of appointments. They fuse to the jawbone and provide a base for individual replacement teeth, bridges or a denture.

As they are fused to the bone, they offer greater stability. And, because they are integrated into your jaw, your replacement teeth will feel more natural.

This secure fit often also makes them more comfortable than other solutions.

In order to have implants, you need to have healthy gums and adequate bone to support the implant.

To find out whether you could be a candidate for dental implants, talk to your dentist about what they could do for you.

LASER DENTISTRY

At Dr. Rose Wang’s dental office, we use the latest technology to ensure that your visit is pleasant and pain free. That’s why we use WaterLase.

Heat, vibration, and pressure are the three main factors that cause pain. WaterLase is a form of laser dentistry that uses laser and water spray to perform procedures. What’s great about WaterLase is that it does not create heat, vibration, or pressure, so it generally allows for dental procedures to be carried out pain-free and with significantly less shots, anesthesia, and drill use.  It’s a gentle approach to dentistry and brings about the following benefits during gum procedures:

• Reduced bleeding
• Reduced post-operative pain
• Less swelling
• Less need for pain medications

How does WaterLase work?

By using water, air and laser energy, WaterLase is able to remove tooth enamel decay as well as bone and gum tissue without affecting any of the surrounding area. Our teeth contain water, and when WaterLase’s laser is directed at the tooth, these water molecules become excited and cut through the tooth. Meanwhile, WaterLase continuously sprays water onto the tooth which keeps it hydrated and prevents the heat that’s associated with tooth pain.

How does WaterLase benefit patients?

In addition to the benefits listed above, WaterLase also provides clients with increased cavity bond strength and reduced hairline cracks and fractures. It also allows dentists to perform more cavity procedures in once sitting, which allows you to visit the dentist less often!

Crowns

Most dentistry looks like dentistry. Our goal is to provide dentistry that is undetectable. We replace existing crowns and fillings with restorations that look and feel like your natural teeth. For more information on dental crowns in our office at Lexington, MA, please give us a call at (781) 241-4177.

Where damage to a person’s teeth is extreme, and apparently beyond repair, we can use porcelain or porcelain “pasted on gold” crowns to make the smile appear “as new”. This is an extremely reliable technique for repairing the most severe of dental problems, even permanently replacing missing teeth to offer a complete smile and a functional bite. We are renowned for the quality of our work and the fantastic changes we make for people using this technology. These treatments are used for a long lasting correction of major dental problems. It is usual for these treatments to last for 20 to 30 years, which is as close to permanent as dental treatment can get.

How long does it take?

Fitting a crown requires only one visit to our office using CEREC machine. Initially, we will remove decay, shape the tooth. A crown is then made by CEREC machine immediately. Dr. Wang then fits and adjusts the final crown. Finally, we will cement the crown into place and you have a new beautiful looking tooth.

Key Benefits

• Replaces missing teeth.
• Offers support to misshapen teeth or badly broken teeth.
• Looks completely natural.
• Fixes “smile” and functional chewing problems.

What are the capabilities of crowns?

Crown and bridgework is a very reliable solution for major dental problems caused through accidents, diseases or wear and tear. Major problems can usually be corrected using these techniques. Material used in these repairs is either high-grade porcelain, or porcelain bonded to gold. A higher strength of the porcelain and gold materials is recommended to treat the most serious of dental problems. Where accidental damage has occurred, resulting in lost teeth, or where teeth have broken away through excessive wear, or as the result of old fillings breaking, crowns and/or bridges can be used as a long-term solution.

Many people have unexplained pain from filled back teeth, which is usually due to hairline cracks in the chewing part of the tooth. Placing crowns on these teeth relieves the pain and allows a return of full dental function for these teeth. In front teeth, older fillings can both weaken the teeth and cause “appearance” problems due to staining or chipping. Porcelain crowns and bridges are suitable in cases where porcelain veneers are not. In teeth with root canal fillings, crowns can prevent breakage.

Dental Bridges

All of your teeth play an important role in speaking, chewing and in maintaining proper alignment of other teeth. Tooth loss doesn’t necessarily have to occur as you age, but if you do lose teeth, they must be replaced to maintain proper function of your mouth. Fortunately, there are options for correcting tooth loss. For more information on dental bridges in our office at Nashua, NH, please give us a call at (781) 241-4177.

Options

A bridge — a device used to replace missing teeth — attaches artificial teeth to adjacent natural teeth, called abutment teeth. Bridges are either permanently attached (fixed bridges), or they can be removable.

Fixed bridges are applied by either placing crowns on the abutment teeth or by bonding the artificial teeth directly to the abutment teeth. Removable bridges are attached to the teeth with metal clasps or by precision attachments.

If you’re missing one or more teeth, you may be aware of their importance to your appearance and dental health. Your teeth work together for many daily functions from eating to speaking. With missing teeth, it’s difficult to do these things. Missing teeth can and should be replaced. Fixed bridges are a great way to restore your dental health and appearance.

An Affordable Dentist Gives You a Beautiful Smile, Promotes Confidence and Restores Proper Eating Ability

Don’t let stained, cracked, or misshapen teeth ruin your confidence. We offer in-office whitening, which can give you a dazzling Hollywood smile in about one hour. As an alternative, you can boost the brightness of your smile with professional-grade, custom-made trays designed for home use. If your teeth are chipped or misshapen, bonding or veneers can correct it. Dental veneers can also give slightly crooked teeth a uniform appearance much quicker than braces can.

At the dental office of Dr. Rose L. Wang, DMD we offer a multitude of cosmetic dentistry services that other dentists may not be able to provide. Services such as tooth colored fillings, tooth sealants, tooth whitening veneers, tooth inlays/onlays, dental bonding, dental implants, teeth extracting,  teeth bleaching, dental crowns, custom fitted dentures, etc. often provided with only one office visit. We’ve invested in the technology to make your cosmetic dental improvements as painless and beautiful as possible.

Bonding

Bonding can be used as a restorative procedure for teeth that are chipped, cracked, discolored or disarranged, and is an alternative to veneers. For more information on teeth bonding in our office at Nashua, NH, please give us a call at (781) 241-4177.

 

How does it work?

The tooth is prepared for the procedure by lightly etching the surface and applying a bonding liquid. Once the liquid sets, a plastic resin is applied and sculpted into the desired shape by the dentist. Once set, the resin is trimmed, smoothed and polished to a natural appearance.

 

Considerations

The bonding procedure can often be completed in a single office visit, and can improve the appearance of a tooth significantly. However, since the plastic resin used is not as strong as your natural tooth enamel, it is more likely to stain, chip or break than natural teeth. Bonding typically lasts three to five years before repair is needed.