Today in our office we completed the placement of an implant crown on a patient with a missing front tooth. This patient had the misfortune of fracturing his front tooth. Working with our team of highly skilled surgeons the tooth was removed and a dental implant placed. Special training and techniques are needed to make the implant tooth and more importantly the gum around it look real. We work with nationally recognized specialists who have the necessary surgical training to properly place the implant and cultivate the correct environment for success. The surgical expertise is equally important for a beautiful successful outcome. Once healing was complete a provisional implant crown was created using specialized techniques to guide the gum tissue to grow and look natural around the implant. The final all ceramic zirconium crown was fabricated by a master ceramist and cemented in place. The result was a beautiful lifelike match to his other front teeth.
Archive for the ‘Missing tooth’ Category
The placement of an Implant Crown
Thursday, October 1st, 2009Restoring your smile with Implants.
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009Restoring your smile with Implants. Anterior implant esthetics can be very challenging. That is why it is important to have the right team of specialists treating your teeth. If you are unfortunate enough to need a tooth replaced that is visible in your smile than you want only the best treatment possible. In our office Dr. Lerner and Dr. Lemongello are trained on how to create beautiful natural esthetics with implants visible in the smile. Dr. Lemongello has published articles and lectures on the techniques necessary to achieve life like results. Special training and techniques are needed to make the implant tooth and more importantly the gum around it look real. We also work with nationally recognized specialists who also have had the necessary surgical training to properly place the implant and cultivate the correct environment for success. The surgical expertise is equally important for a beautiful successful outcome.
Is it better to have an Implant or a Root Canal?
Friday, September 4th, 2009Is it better to have an Implant or a Root Canal? This is a good question. Let’s discuss dental implants. If the tooth in question is not structurally sound than an implant should be considered and may be your best choice. If less than at least 1/3 of your natural tooth remains there may not be enough tooth left to restore. A root canal could be completed but the difficulty lies in restoring the tooth with long term success in mind. There is a minimal amount of tooth structure necessary to restore a tooth. If there is not enough to structure left than a large post or strut will most likely be required to help support a crown. If the ratio of the post to crown is poor than the post itself may also weekend the tooth even more. If there is not enough tooth structure left than the tooth should be removed and an implant and crown placed. Otherwise you may be investing a lot of money to save a tooth with a poor prognosis. Our office and Dr. Lerner or Dr. Lemongello can discuss your situation and advise you on your best option.
Treatment of a missing tooth
Thursday, June 11th, 2009Often times there can be more than one good solution to a dental problem such as a missing tooth. Even though implants have proven to be a highly successful restorative option, there are patients who are not good candidates, or do not wish to pursue this option. If implant surgery is not an option the time tested traditional treatment with a fixed bridge provides an excellent restorative option and predictable long term success. Today we completed a bridge that is undetectable as a missing tooth.
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