Partial Dentures info and FAQ
What is a Partial Denture? A partial denture is a device for replacing missing natural teeth that can be permanent or removable. A partial denture can be made when one or more of your natural teeth remain in your upper or lower jaw and the partial denture can be anchored to them. This removable partial denture usually consists of replacement teeth attached to pink or gum-colored plastic bases, which are connected by a metal framework. Your missing teeth are replaced by the te
Complete Dentures FAQ
How do I clean my dentures? When cleaning your dentures, you should first rinse away loose food particles thoroughly. Then moisten your toothbrush and apply denture cleanser. Brush every surface, scrubbing gently to avoid damage. How many times a day does the denture need to be cleaned? The denture needs to be cleaned two to three times daily with a soft bristled brush. What constitutes good oral hygiene when I have full dentures?
In addition to taking care of your dentures
Implant Dentistry FAQ's
Will I have a tooth right away after the surgery and what will it look like? There are two implant dentistry phases: the first phase is the surgical phase which entails physically placing the implant into the bone - it is not touched for several months afterwards to allow for stress-free healing. You may get a temporary tooth in the meantime. The second phase involves uncovering the implant to begin the short process of actual crown fabrication. Is the implant dentistry proce
Ceramic vs. Amalgam Gold Composite Tooth Crowns
CEREC restorations have been placed and clinically monitored since 1985, with several million successful restorations now on record. In the meantime, the CEREC system has been continuously evolved so that it is now even easier to operate. No other competing system produces such high-quality restorations with such speed and simplicity. And no other system is more fun to use. Technical Advantages 1. CEREC is as durable as gold and twice as durable as amalgam. 2. CEREC offers th
Air Abrasion
Air abrasion is a new wave of restorative dentistry that replaces conventional dental drills in cavity treatment with a fast, quiet and safe beam of particles! Air abrasion is the drill-free, pain-free, noise-free, anesthesia-free alternative to drilling. The principle behind air abrasion An air abrasion hand-piece blows a powerful air stream of tiny, fine aluminum oxide particles out of its tip onto tooth structure. Air abrasion uses the kinetic energy principle, in which pa
CEREC Dental Restoration System
What is CEREC? CEREC is an acronym for Chairside Economical Restorations of Esthetic Ceramic. CEREC technology creates a long-lasting and very natural looking porcelain restoration in just minutes, rather than the weeks it takes for a dental lab to do it. The CEREC machine has been in use throughout the dental industry since 1985, assisting dentists with porcelain tooth restorations. New York City Aesthetic Dentist Dr. Michael Iott was responsible for bringing the very first