Dental Crowns

A dental crown can be best described as a ‘cap’ which is positioned over an existing tooth to improve its appearance or strengthen it. Once properly positioned, the dental crown is most often ‘cemented’ into place and will completely cover the area of the tooth which is above the gum line. A dental crown can be made from metal, ceramic or porcelain fused metal. The type of dental crown which is suitable for your tooth will depend on the reason for the dental crown.

When is a Dental Crown Suitable?

• A dental crown can strengthen and protect a weakened tooth
• A dental crown can be placed to restore a broken tooth but holding the cracked tooth together. 
•  A dental crown can provide support to a tooth which is severely worn down.
• A dental crown may be used to a hold a dental bridge in position.
• A dental crown may also be considered for cosmetic reasons such as to cover a misshapen or severely discoloured tooth.

Dental Implants

Missing teeth affect not only a person’s appearance, but also their self esteem and self confidence. Dental implants offer individuals the option of replacing their missing teeth with dental implants which look and feel so natural that the individual may forget they had teeth missing in the first place.

Dental implants are a good option for individuals who enjoy overall good oral health but who have lost a tooth or teeth to an injury or disease. The procedure for installing dental implants includes the anchoring of sturdy titanium posts directly to the jawbone and then adding replacement teeth over it. Dental Implants offer considerable improvement in comparison to conventional dentures, which were an individual’s sole option to replacing missing teeth.

Advantages of Dental Implants

• Dental implants are user friendly and sturdy.
• Dental implants offer a great deal of stability because they are secured firmly into the jaw bone.
• Dental implants help prevent bone loss and gum recession.

Dental implants may not be suitable for individuals with certain medical conditions including diseases such as diabetes and individuals receiving radiation therapy in the region of the oral cavity. It is therefore essential that you check with your dental practitioner if you are a suitable candidate for dental implants.

Aesthetic Dentures

Lots of individuals lose their confidence to smile when they lose their teeth. If you think losing a tooth is not a big deal, just ask someone who has lost a tooth. Most individuals experience a loss of self esteem and self confidence when they are missing teeth. Dentures are the conventional method used to replace missing teeth and consist of prosthetic false teeth which are created to replace the missing teeth.

Dentures are supported by the surrounding tissue in the oral cavity and may be removable or may rely on bonding or dental implants. On the occasion that some teeth are still present, it is possible to combine the denture with some dental crowns and or similar attachments to enable invisible clasp retention.

Dentures have come along way and thanks to advancements in technology individuals can now enjoy more aesthetically pleasing dentures which compliment their appearance. Aesthetic dentures must be made to look and feel as natural and comfortable as normal healthy teeth. The overall comfort of your aesthetic dentures is extremely important and there are several factors which may contribute to the overall fit of your aesthetic dentures. Some of these factors include the condition of the tissue and bone structure in your oral cavity as well as the shape and size of your mouth. While most conventional aesthetic dentures could not be customised, it is now possible to obtain aesthetic dentures which are based on the individuals face dimensions and features to enhance the individual’s appearance, and thus enable the individual to have aesthetic dentures which are as close to their natural teeth as possible.