dental restoration | Jeppson Dental https://www.jeppsondental.com Thu, 15 Mar 2018 17:22:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 A Porcelain Dental Crown Might Be Needed to Complete a Cosmetic Restoration https://www.jeppsondental.com/a-porcelain-dental-crown-might-be-needed-to-complete-a-cosmetic-restoration/ Thu, 15 Mar 2018 17:22:37 +0000 https://www.jeppsondental.com/?p=374 A smile that has been marred by one or more imperfect looking teeth can leave you feeling self-conscious about your appearance. While dental veneers or dental laminates might be able to address the surface appearance of your teeth, they cannot address physical deformations such as cavities, fractured tooth enamel or a visibly noticeable dental filling. [...]

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]]> A smile that has been marred by one or more imperfect looking teeth can leave you feeling self-conscious about your appearance. While dental veneers or dental laminates might be able to address the surface appearance of your teeth, they cannot address physical deformations such as cavities, fractured tooth enamel or a visibly noticeable dental filling.

To treat a single tooth with a significant physical defect a dentist like Dr. Joe Jeppson might need to perform a dental crown restoration. The final result is intended to replicate the tooth’s original enamel layer in a special type of dental grade porcelain. The special material looks just like naturally white tooth enamel and can be shaded to match any possible dental veneers.

The treatment process starts with him numbing the tooth and local gum tissues before removing the tooth enamel. The remaining abutment of healthy dentin will eventually act as an anchor the dental crown.

An impression of the abutment and surrounding teeth will be sent to a dental lab where dental technicians will produce the dental crown.

When it’s ready, you will need to return for a follow up appointment to have the porcelain dental crown cemented directly onto the abutment. The end result will replicate the tooth’s essential function and appearance in your mouth.

If you are in the Provo, Utah, area and you have one of more teeth in need of cosmetic restoration, you should call 801-356-7701 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Joe Jeppson and his staff.

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]]> A Severely Compromised Tooth Might Be Replaced by a Dental Bridge https://www.jeppsondental.com/a-severely-compromised-tooth-might-be-replaced-by-a-dental-bridge/ Thu, 08 Feb 2018 21:26:53 +0000 https://www.jeppsondental.com/?p=348 A badly damaged or decayed tooth can certainly cause pain, inflammation and other complications. If you don’t have the problem treated, it could eventually lead to a severe dental fracture or the development of a dangerous abscess in your gums. In a case this severe you need to seek professional treatment from our dentist, Dr. [...]

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]]> A badly damaged or decayed tooth can certainly cause pain, inflammation and other complications. If you don’t have the problem treated, it could eventually lead to a severe dental fracture or the development of a dangerous abscess in your gums.

In a case this severe you need to seek professional treatment from our dentist, Dr. Joe Jeppson. If the tooth is too badly traumatized for endodontic therapy he might recommend extracting the tooth. Once all the affected periodontal tissues have healed, our dentist will talk with you about your restoration options. If you aren’t comfortable with the oral surgery involved in replacing the tooth with a dental implant, or you aren’t a suitable implant candidate, the dentist might recommend a dental bridge. A bridge is intended to replace the lost tooth with a piece of dental work that replicates the lost tooth. The bridge is secured to the two teeth on each end of the gap in your smile. Once the dentist cements the bridge into place with a strong adhesive, you’ll be able to enjoy the original function and appearance of your tooth.

If you live in the Provo, Utah, area and you have a badly distressed tooth, you should call 801-356-7701 to seek treatment at Jeppson Dental.

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