Fillings

There are two general categories of fillings - direct and indirect. Direct fillings are usually done with composite resins, or tooth-coloured fillings, and provide good durability and resistance to fracture in small to mid-size fillings. Indirect fillings have to be molded to fit over your tooth, and are less commonly used.

 

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Crowns

A crown is a tooth-shaped "cap", usually made of the strong zirconium, or the highly aesthetic ceramic or porcelain, or less frequently, of gold.

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When would a crown be recommended?

• To protect a weak tooth (for instance, after a root canal) from breaking or to hold together a cracked tooth.

• To restore a broken tooth or a tooth that has been severely worn down.

• To cover and support a tooth with a large filling when there isn't a lot of tooth left.

• To make cosmetic modifications in terms of shape and/or colour.

 

We use a state-of-the-art digital scanner to take digital impressions. Studies demonstrate that crowns fabricated from digital intra-oral scanners were equally or more accurate than those produced from traditional impression materials. The scanners are particularly helpful for people with a strong gag reflex who can’t tolerate a tray loaded with impression material.

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Bridges

Missing teeth can be restored with the help of various dental treatments including implants, dentures or bridges. The bridge consists of an artificial tooth flanked by a crown on each side. Bridges are sometimes also attached to dental implants.

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Root Canals

Root canal treatment is a dental procedure used to eliminate pain and infection by removing the tooth pulp. Root canal treatment has a reputation for being a difficult treatment. In reality, however, root canal treatment can often be completed with minimal discomfort thanks to advanced techniques, tools, and anesthetics. 

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