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Chipped
or Broken Teeth
A veneer can make a chipped tooth look intact again.
The porcelain covers the whole of the front of the tooth
with a thicker section replacing the broken part.
Bonding:
sometimes instead of a porcelain veneer, a natural colour
‘composite’ material is used instead of
porcelain. A natural-coloured filling material can be
used for minor repairs to front teeth like chipped or
broken tooth corners. |
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Crowns
& Bridges to Replace Missing Teeth
A crown is an artificial restoration that fits
over the remaining part of a prepared tooth, making
it strong and giving it the shape of a natural tooth.
A
crown is sometimes known as a ‘cap’. Crowns
are an ideal restoration for teeth that have been broken,
or have been weakened by decay or a very large filling. |
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crown could be used for a number of other reasons, for
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- you
may have discoloured fillings and would like
to improve the appearance of the tooth
- you
may have had a root filling which will need
a crown to protect it
- it
may help hold a bridge or denture firmly in
place.
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Besides
having a dental implant, there are two main ways to
replace missing teeth. The first is with a removable
false tooth or teeth – a partial denture. The
second is with a fixed bridge.
A
bridge is usually used where there are fewer teeth to
replace, or when the missing teeth are only on one side
of the mouth. Bridges are usually made of a precious
metal base.
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If the bridge
will show, porcelain is then bonded to the base. Sometimes,
there are other non-precious metals used in the base
to reduce the cost.
You
should replace missing teeth for a number of reasons.
Your appearance is one reason.
Another
is that the gap left by a missing tooth can mean greater
strain is put on the teeth at either side. |
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A gap can also mean your ‘bite’
is affected, because the teeth next to the space can
lean into the gap and alter the way the upper and lower
teeth bite together.
This
can then lead to food getting packed into the gap, which
causes both decay and gum disease. |
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Tel:
020 7252 1628 info@surreydocksdental.co.uk
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