Prosthodontics

Crowns and Bridges (Missing Teeth)
A dental bridge can fill the gap left by one or more missing teeth with one or more artificial (false) teeth. A bridge is typically cemented in place and is made of crowns on either side of the missing tooth or teeth supporting the pontic (false tooth).

Tooth decay, gum disease, and injury are the most common causes of missing teeth. You could also have been born with missing teeth as a result of a congenital condition. A dental bridge requires healthy teeth on either side of the missing teeth.

Your teeth cooperate. If a tooth is lost, neighboring teeth may move into the empty space. Your opposite jaw’s teeth can also move up and down toward space.

This can result in:
Bite issues.

Difficulties chewing

Pain from the additional strain on your teeth and jaw.

Self-consciousness about your appearance or your smile.

Gold Crowns
Gold crowns are actually made of copper and other metals like nickel or chromium. The main benefit of gold crowns is their durability and strength.

Some dentists may recommend a gold crown for back restorations, depending on the needs of each patient. However, due to their colour and aesthetics, gold crowns are not a popular choice today.

THE MAIN BENEFITS OF GOLD CROWNS:

They are tough and resistant.

They have a long lifespan if properly cared for.

A smaller portion of your natural tooth must be extracted.

They deteriorate slowly, just like natural enamel.

They are ideal for posterior (back teeth) restorations, particularly second molars.

The following are the primary DISADVANTAGES of gold crowns:

Aesthetic flaws: They clearly do not resemble natural teeth.

Some people may be affected by gold alloy crowns and experience side effects such as allergic reactions or swelling.

Ceramic Crowns

Ceramic crowns are cosmetic dental restorations that are used to cap or completely cover a restored tooth.

All-Ceramic crowns are the most natural-looking tooth replacement because they are translucent. Only All-Ceramic crowns have this level of transparency.

The All-Ceramic crown may be the best option for restoring a cracked or broken front tooth, or a tooth that is badly damaged and cannot be repaired with a veneer. All-Ceramic crowns provide natural-looking dental restorations that match the colour of the surrounding teeth.

Cosmetic bonding and dental veneering are procedures that are sometimes used in conjunction with All-Ceramic crowns to give a smile an unblemished natural appearance. These procedures can be used to improve the strength and appearance of adjacent less damaged teeth that do not require All-Ceramic crowns.

Metal Free Crowns
Metal-free crowns are exactly what they sound like: metal-free dental crowns. They are typically made of a porcelain-based ceramic material. There are numerous benefits to using metal-free crowns. Many dentists and patients prefer them to base metal crowns because they are more closely related to the shade of the natural tooth, making them ideal for more visible teeth. The new ceramic materials used for crowns are extremely strong.

Metal-free crowns, metal alloy crowns, gold crowns, and porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns are the four basic types of crowns. Each type has distinct advantages, and there are times when one is preferable to the other.

Metal-free dental crowns are used to restore your teeth’s appearance while also protecting them from decay and infection. If you’re thinking about getting dental crowns for any reason, talk to your dentist about getting a metal-free crown.

Laminate & Veneers

Dental veneers are thin, tooth-colored shells that are placed on the surface of the teeth to improve the appearance and provide patients with a more attractive smile. The procedure for placing veneers is minimally invasive, requiring only a small amount of enamel to be removed in order for them to fit.

Dental laminates serve the same purpose as veneers, and the two terms are sometimes used  interchangeably. Laminates differ in that they are much thinner and require less enamel to be removed before they can be installed.

A dental veneer usually necessitates three visits to the dentist: one for a consultation and two for the fabrication and application of the veneers. A single tooth or a group of teeth can be veneered at the same time.

Veneers typically last 7 to 15 years. The veneers would need to be replaced after this time.

Oral Radiologist-Cancer

Oral cancer develops in the tissues of the mouth or throat. It is part of a much larger group of cancers known as head and neck cancers. The majority of this occurs in the squamous cells of the mouth, tongue, and lips. Early detection is critical for the survival of oral cancer. Cancers of the lips, tongue, inner lining of the cheeks, gums of the mouth, the floor of the mouth, and soft and hard palate are all examples of oral cancers..

Tobacco use which includes smoking is one of the most significant risk factors by the type, location, and stage of cancer at the time of diagnosis. Radiation therapy can be used to treat oral or mouth cancer. An oral radiologist is essential in the treatment of oral cancers with radiation therapy Radiation is one of the primary treatment options for small oral cancer. Radiation therapy is used in conjunction with a surgical procedure to treat patients with advanced stages of mouth cancer: Radiation can also be used to shrink a large tumor so that it can be removed with less invasive surgery.