Amy Durisin Dental | Santa Ana Dentist
Dental crowns and bridges restore function when existing tooth structure isn't enough to adequately support your bite.
Dental crowns rebuild tooth structure that is damaged from failing existing fillings, cracked teeth, or lend support after a root canal is completed.
Dental bridges replace a missing tooth by suspending a porcelain tooth in its place, supported by anchors from teeth on either side of the space.
Dental implants replace a missing tooth with a titanium anchor that is surgically placed where the roots of the tooth once were. Once healed, an abutment (support piece) and a crown can be placed to restore function and fill in the gap where the tooth once was.
CEREC is a intraoral scanning and software program that uses CAD/CAM (computer aided design/computer aided manufacturing) technology to take digital impressions quickly and generate a precisely fitted filling so you can leave Dr. Durisin sooner.Â
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One of the biggest advantages of CEREC is its convenience. If you need a crown, inlay, or onlay, you can get your teeth restored during a single trip to our office. Traditionally, these procedures require two trips to the dentist.Â
Dental implant restoration occurs once the implant posts have fully healed together with the jaw bone. This process, known as osseointegration, takes 4 to 6 months and creates a sturdy foundation for the new tooth replacement which will be placed on top. During this second phase, the implant posts will be exposed. After another brief healing period of one to two weeks, you return to our office to have a digital scan completed, in most cases, your implant crown and abutment will be ready the next day. In total, the procedure for dental implants can take up to 1 year to complete.
Starting with a personalized and thorough consultation, we can determine if our crown and bridge services are the appropriate choices for you. We invite you to contact us today to reserve your next appointment.
Dental implants are by far the best method of replacing any number of missing teeth. Yes, they take a while to complete and you may have to visit the dentist several times throughout the process — but nothing else provides a long-lasting solution that also promotes oral and overall health like dental implants. Whether you are missing one, two, or an entire arch of missing teeth in the upper or lower jaw, don’t wait to find out whether or not you are eligible for dental implants.
“Why do I need a dental crown,” you ask? Crowns offer the next level of protection beyond that of a filling. Like root canals, they’re one of the last lines of defence Dr. Durisin has against potential tooth loss. We may prescribe a dental crown
Dental crowns (something a lot of people refer to as “caps”) are special protective restorations that cover your entire tooth. Instead of smaller fillings that go inside of areas of decay to patch up a tooth, crowns cover all remaining enamel up to the gumline.
Veneers are a cosmetic solution to several dental related issues. A veneer is created from contact-thin porcelain, which is applied to the front surface of a tooth. In order to prepare your tooth for a veneer, Dr. Durisin carefully removes a very thin layer of
