Restorative Dentistry

A composite filling uses a tooth-colored resin material to restore the functionality of broken or decayed teeth. Composite fillings cost slightly more than amalgam fillings, but they are more aesthetically appealing and often last longer than other types of fillings.

If you have minor cracks or decay in your rear teeth, inlays and onlays can be used instead of traditional fillings. These dental restorations are best for teeth that don’t need full crowns, but still need to be repaired. Inlays and Onlays are molded and bonded to your damaged tooth to create a natural appearance with more strength than the original teeth.

Removable partial dentures restore the function and appearance of broken or missing teeth using a partial denture device. This is an excellent solution for patients who cannot receive a bridge or implants. If you have trouble chewing and talking due to missing teeth along your top or bottom row, removable partial dentures can fill the gaps with a flexible and natural-looking alternative.

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a new approach to tissue regeneration and it is becoming a valuable adjunct to promote healing in many procedures in dental and oral surgery, especially in aging patients. The substance is a by-product of blood (plasma) that is rich in platelets. During the outpatient surgical procedure a small amount of your own blood is drawn out via the IV. This blood is then placed in the PRP centrifuge machine and spun down. In less than 15 minutes, the PRP is formed and ready to use.

Crown lengthening is a common surgical procedure. The surgeon removes gum tissue, bone or both to expose more of a tooth. Crown lengthening is done when a tooth needs to be fixed. Sometimes, not enough of the tooth sticks out above the gum to support a filling or crown. It also can happen when a crown or filling falls out of a tooth and there is decay underneath. During the dental crown lengthening procedure, excess gum and bone tissue is reshaped to expose more of the natural tooth. Dentists call this “gummy smile.”