Toledo Crowns, Bridges and Dentures

Crowns

A dental crown, also called a cap, is a custom-made restoration that repairs and strengthens a tooth that has fractured, has a large cavity, has an old filling that has failed, or has had root canal therapy. A crown completely covers the tooth.

We use caps fabricated of all-porcelain for strength, endurance and appearance. Crowns can also be used for cosmetic purposes, enhancing the appearance of a tooth that is discolored or misshapen.

Dental Bridges

A dental bridge is a custom-made false tooth or teeth placed permanently between two healthy teeth, filling in the area left by a missing tooth or teeth. The bridge is held in place by porcelain crowns placed on the healthy teeth on each side of the space to be filled. Bridges reduce the risk of gum disease, help correct some bite problems and help improve speech.

Dentures

A denture is a removable appliance that replaces missing teeth and adjacent tissues. Made of resin and porcelain, complete dentures are used to replace all the teeth. When some healthy teeth remain, a partial denture can be used. A partial denture also keeps the remaining healthy teeth from shifting positions in the mouth.

Full and partial dentures improve chewing ability and speech, and support facial muscles. Dentures also enhance appearance.

For enhanced comfort, fit and security, Dr. Tomase also offers implant-supported dentures. First, an implant is placed into your jawbone. Once it heals, it acts as a tooth root; dentures are then attached to the implant. With implants, you can choose to have permanent dentures, or removable dentures.

 

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