What is it?
Rehabilitation involves replacing missing teeth, this is important for efficient chewing and for aesthetic reasons. There are several ways to do it, some are fixed and others are removable, the choice will depend on the conditions of your mouth and your preferences.
01.
Resin
Resin or composite is used when the cavity is small or medium size. It is placed in a single appointment. First of all , it will be necessary to anesthetize and remove the cavity, then the tooth is conditioned and the resin is placed in layers.At the end the tooth is polished.
Time: 1 hour
Cost: $90-$120 usd
02.
Inlay/ table top
This treatment is most often used as restoration for cavities,which they have usually not progressed into more extensive tooth decay. Inlays are recommended for medium or large size, that involve more than two walls of the tooth. Inlays are a single piece that rebuilds the tooth completely. For this treatment two appointments will be necessary, in the first appointment the tooth preparation is made and an impression is taken to develop exact placement and measurements., in the meantime a provisional material is placed. For the second appointment, the inlay that was previously prepared by the dental laboratory is cemented. Both visits require dental anesthesia. Inlays are made of different materials such as resin or ceramic, depending on the case that’s the material that will be chosen.
Time: 2 visits, 1 hour each.
Cost: ceramic $550 usd / resin $400 usd
03.
Crown
Crowns are recommended for teeth that are badly destroyed or, a tooth that has been severely worn down. It’s basically a cap covering the entire tooth.
This treatment is completed in 2 appointments In the first visit the tooth being worked on is first reconstructed with resin and prepared with a specific shape to hold the crown, an impression is taken, and a temporary crown is made. On the second visit the final crown previously prepared and made by the dental laboratory is cemented. For this procedure it is necessary to use anesthesia. A natural appearance that doesn’t detract from your smile may also be a priority for you.We can discuss the various options and help you to figure out what best meets your needs. Crowns can be made of emax or zirconia, depending on the specific case of the tooth the material will be selected.
Time: 2 visits, 1 hour each.
Cost: Zirconia $550 usd / ceramic $590 usd
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