Prosthodontics
The Services Your Markham Dentist Offers
Prosthodontics focuses on the restoration and replacement of missing or damaged teeth. At smile dental arts centre the prosthodontics services improve the functionality and aesthetics of your oral health. Allowing our patients to chew speak and smile with confidence.
Through using crowns bridges dentures or dental implants, Smile Dental Arts Centre uses advanced technology and high-quality materials to offer personalized solutions to each patient’s needs and wants. Smile dental arts centre provides high-quality dental implants in Markham to all patients.
What is Prosthodontics
Single tooth replacement or full arch reconstruction is provided as a part of the prosthetic solution offered at smile dental arts centres comprehensive care plan. At smile dental arts centre in Markham, there is attention to both form and function. The prosthetic devices such as crowns or bridges are carefully made to blend in with your current teeth.
Crowns (Caps)
Crowns are dental restorations used to cover damaged or decayed teeth, restoring the shape size strength, and appearance of your teeth. The custom-crafted caps are designed to cover the visible parts of the teeth.
Crowns are typically made from durable materials such as ceramic or porcelain, depending on the needs of the patient the material can change. The ideal solution for teeth that have been made weak by large fillings, fractures, or root canal treatments.
Types of Crowns Available
At smile dental arts centre in Markham, patients have access to different types of crown options, selected based on the needs of the patients for the patients that need more natural aesthetics. We offer full porcelain all ceramic crowns that blend with other teeth. These crowns are well suited for front teeth where aesthetics are a great priority.
Several dental crowns are available, at smile dental arts centre in Markham. Porcelain fused to metal (PFM), all-ceramic, all-porcelain, and metal crowns. PFM crowns offer the strength of the metal with the appearance of porcelain, making them a great choice for front and back teeth. Fully ceramic or fully porcelain crowns offer great aesthetics and are great for patients who are allergic to metal crowns. Or those who seek natural-looking results. Metal crowns however are made from other alloys, they are known for their durability and are used for molar teeth where strength is the most important factor.
Dental Implants
At smile dental arts centre in Markham, dental implants are one of the best options for patients seeking a pleasing solution to tooth loss. The dental implant service at smile dental arts centre focuses on restoring functionality and the appearance of a natural smile.
Unlike dentures or bridges, dental implants provide unparalleled stability and durability. They fuse directly with the bone, offering long-term support for chewing and speaking.
Procedure of Dental Implant Placement
Dental implant placement is a multi-step process that needs careful planning to ensure a great outcome. At smile dental arts centre in Markham, the process begins with a detailed consultation, during this consultation dentist checks the patient’s oral health and overall suitability for implants. Imaging technology is used to create a treatment plan. Ensuring that the implant is placed in its optimal position. If the patient doesn’t have enough bone density, bone grafting may be necessary to provide a strong foundation for the implant.
Once the patient is ready for the implant the next step is to place the titanium post into the patient’s jawbone. The post acts as the tooth root and is responsible for the implant’s overall stability. During this process, the dentist makes an incision in the gum to expose the bone. Then a hole is drilled in which the implant is placed. smile dental arts centre in Markham uses anesthesia or sedation techniques to ensure a pain-free experience.
Partial Denture
Dentures are custom-made dental appliances to replace missing teeth. They are made of resin, metal, or a combination of all materials mentioned. The dentures are crafted in a way to fit over the gums. Dentures can be either full or partial which depends on the extent of tooth loss. Full dentures replace all the teeth in the upper or lower jaw. Partial dentures are used when a few teeth are remaining. Restorations such as dentures help the patients regain their ability to chew speaking and maintaining the facial structure.
Partial Dentures Features
Partial dentures are dental appliances designed to replace one or missing teeth while preserving the natural teeth. Dentures are an excellent solution for those who lost some teeth but have some healthy teeth remaining. Partial dentures are made from a combination of resin and metal. Providing a durable and natural-looking replacement for missing teeth. Partial dentures are made to fit around the existing teeth using several attachments to keep them stable during everyday activities e.g. chewing or speaking
Complete Denture
Complete dentures are made to replace all teeth in the upper or lower jaw. Some patients may have lost their teeth due to decay, injury, or other issues. Dentures are the solution for patients who desire a natural-looking alternative while restoring essential functions like chewing and speaking improving the patient’s quality of life.
At smile dental arts centre in Markham, a complete and detailed impression of oral structures is taken to ensure that the dentures that are crafted will fit comfortably. Accurate molds are created to design and manufacture complete dentures, ensuring a fit that enhances the function and aesthetics of the patient.
Fixed Bridges
Fixed bridges are a popular solution for replacing missing teeth. These restorations consist of artificial teeth anchored to adjacent teeth or dental implants. The bridge not only fills the gap but also prevents the other teeth from shifting out of position, which leads to further dental issues. The bridges are custom-made in a dental lab, ensuring a great and precise fit and they seamlessly blend with the existing teeth. The process involves preparing the adjacent teeth, using temporary bridges before the permanent bridge is ready, it is fitted into place providing a long-lasting solution.
Benefits and Advantages
Partial dentures are great for people who have lost several teeth but have some natural teeth remaining in their mouth. They fill the gaps created by missing teeth, improving the function of the teeth. Dentures prevent the natural teeth from shifting or moving out of alignment. Partial dentures are designed to be removable allowing easy cleaning and adjustment. They can significantly enhance a patient’s quality of life and provide a great alternative for missing teeth.
Complete dentures are designed for people who have lost all their upper or lower teeth. The advantage of complete dentures is that they completely restore function and aesthetics at the same time.