Dental Services
Dental Implants Rochester, NY
 Dental Prosthodontics of Rochester wants to make it as easy as possible to reclaim your lost teeth. We offer many prosthetic dental services, including dental veneers, dental crowns, and dentures, so you can walk out of our clinic with the smile you have been missing. Here is some information from Dental Prosthodontics of Rochester about our dental services.
Our Comprehensive Dental Services: A Complete Care Approach
We know how difficult it can be to live your life with discolored, broken, chipped, missing, or cracked teeth. You cannot smile the way you used to. You may not want to eat in front of other people, so dating or meeting friends for dinner is something you do not want to do. Also, if you are missing a lot of teeth, you may find it difficult to speak clearly, and people may have a hard time understanding you.
That is why our practice focuses on ensuring that all of our patients receive the level of care we would want our own family members to receive. We have a very welcoming practice, and we promise to hear your tooth loss story without judgment and with the utmost compassion. We want all of our patients to receive restorative dentistry that allows them to return to their lives with veneers, crowns, implants, or dentures that are gorgeous and that work well so they can get back to living.
Our Implant-Supported Prostheses
When it comes to tooth loss, you will want to consider dental implants. Dental implants represent the cutting edge of dental technology because they resemble your natural teeth as closely as possible. These implants connect a prosthetic tooth to your jawbone through an implant screw. Implants mean that your body treats your new dental implants the same way it treats your natural teeth. Your jawbone will remain strong, and your facial structure will not change - which is one reason implants are a great choice for many of our patients.
Each dental implant contains three components. The implant screw implants into the jawbone and provides a structure for the prosthetic tooth. Then, an abutment connects the implant screw to the prosthetic tooth. Both the implant screw and the abutment are made of a metal that is strong and light, called titanium. These titanium pieces should last throughout your life. The tooth itself sits on top of the gumline and is made of porcelain.
The first step in dental implant procedures is to consult with our dentist. During the consultation, our dentist will let you know if you will need some therapeutic procedures before the implant process can take place. For example, if you have a couple of broken teeth, our dentist will need to remove those teeth prior to the implant procedure. Also, if you have active gum disease, our dentist will need to treat that as well before you can receive implants. While you are chatting with our dentist, we will also take photos, X-rays, and molds if we need to so we can begin the implant process.
Whether you are getting a single-tooth implant or a full arch replacement, the procedure to receive dental implants is the same. First, our dentist will drill a hole into your jawbone. Single-tooth implants require one hole for a screw, while multiple-teeth implants can require between two and four implant screw holes. In many cases, if you need several single-tooth implants, we can do the implant procedure on the same day.
To drill a hole in your jawbone, our dentist will make an incision in the area where you will have an implant to access your jawbone. Then he will drill a hole directly into the jawbone and place the implant screws. You will need between three and six months to heal, depending on how many implants you have. The implant screw will fuse into your jawbone as it heals, which gives your dental implant a strong foundation for your prosthetic tooth.
Once your implant has healed, you are ready for the next stage of your implants, which is when our dentist places the abutment through a tiny incision. Once your abutment incision heals, you are ready for your prosthetic implants!
Our Non-Implant-Supported Prostheses
In addition to dental implants, our dentist offers other options to replace the teeth you are missing or that have been damaged. One solution for damaged teeth is dental veneers. If you have many discolored teeth, misshapen teeth, or teeth with cracks or chips, veneers represent a great solution. Veneers last for decades and can completely transform the look of your mouth in one application.
What if you only have one or two damaged teeth? Instead of veneers, you may want to opt for dental crowns. Most dental crowns are made of either resin, a plastic composite, or porcelain, covering a metal cap. The cap, covered in porcelain or resin, protects your tooth from further damage, but it can also change the appearance of your tooth so that all of your teeth look great.
We have patients who have lost all of their teeth and do not want implants. In this case, dentures are a great option. Most dentures are made of a combination of porcelain, acrylic, and plastic. We want your dentures to look great and be light and strong. Usually, making dentures takes a little bit of time, but it is worth the wait when you get dentures that are comfortable to wear and look amazing.
How Can I Make the Decision About Dental Services?
If you are unsure which type of prosthetics you may need, contact Dental Prosthodontics of Rochester at (585) 673-7702 to schedule a consultation. While you are waiting for your consultation, read information on dental implants, dentures, crowns, and bridges. That way, you can come into your consultation with knowledge of all of our dental procedures.
Once our dentist has examined your mouth, it is time to discuss what they think would be the best dental procedure to restore your smile. Our dentist has been working with prosthetic dentistry for years and specializes in complicated cases. When you are ready to take the next step, it is time to give our office a call and schedule your appointment for a consultation with our dentist. Why not reach out to our office today? |
