Cosmetic Dentistry includes a wide range of procedures such as Veneers, Teeth whitening, and Invisalign that can help to give you a perfect smile.
Cosmetic Dentures
Cosmetic dentures are simply replacements of missing teeth. The false teeth can replace all the upper teeth or all the lower teeth (known as full dentures), or parts where groups of teeth are missing (called partials). The prosthetic teeth can be made from plastic or even porcelain. Today’s cosmetic dentures not only function, but also look aesthetically pleasing.
Cosmetic dentures are removable, nonpermanent structures which use denture adhesive to keep them in place during the day. You remove them and clean them at night.
Dental Implants
Dental implants are a permanent solution to the problem of missing teeth. They are attached to the jawbone by the use of implanted anchors. The anchor sits below the gum line.
Titanium posts are attached to the anchors. These posts function like the teeth roots. They sit above the gum line.
Finally, a prosthetic tooth crown is attached on top of the post.
Because the implant is made of titanium, it integrates with the jawbone (called osseointegration), forming a functional and structural bond that can withstand the high-stress force that chewing creates.
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