Restorative Dentistry
Hillsboro, OR
 Dental Crowns
Crowns are used to restore severely damaged teeth due to fracture or decay. After the tooth surface is cleaned and prepared the crown is placed to cover the remainder of the tooth. The crown strengthens the tooth structure and helps prevent future decay. Crowns also improve the tooth's look, shape and alignment.
Crowns are used to:
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Restore a fractured tooth
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Restore a tooth severely damaged by decay
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Protect a tooth from fracture
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Cover a discolored or unattractive tooth
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Cover a dental implant
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Anchor a bridge |
Dental Bridges
Bridges are used to replace a missing tooth in both a cosmetic and functional fashion. A bridge structure is one or more artificial teeth anchored in place by natural teeth, crowns or dental implants, on each side of the bridge. Using a bridge to fill the gap from missing teeth helps restore proper bite and prevent teeth from shifting to fill the gap (which may lead to additional bite and jaw joint issues). Bridges can be constructed from gold, porcelain and metal, or all ceramic. Ceramic bridge color is made to match your natural tooth color. Depending on structural requirements, wear and aesthetics will influence material choice.
Bridges are used to:
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Replace missing teeth
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Prevent teeth from shifting
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Correct bite issues due to missing teeth
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Help prevent jaw joint problems from altered bite
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Improve appearance (cosmetic reasons) |
Dental Implants
Implants may be the best option for replacing single or multiple missing teeth. An implant is a metal post that is attached directly to the jawbone. After the bone and surrounding tissue has healed an artificial tooth is attached to the implant. Implants provide superior benefits compared to bridge work as they do not depend on neighboring teeth for structural support, though they are more expensive. Implants are the closest dental structure in durability to natural teeth and have greater cosmetic appeal.
Implants are used to:
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Replace missing teeth
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Prevent teeth from shifting
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Correct bite issues due to missing teeth
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Help prevent jaw joint problems from altered bite
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Improve appearance (cosmetic reasons) |
Schedule an Appointment Today
Please do not hesitate to schedule an appointment at our dental clinic. To learn more, give us Tanasbourne Dental Care a call at 503-690-9536 today! |
