abutment | Denver Restorative Dentistry https://www.denverrestorativedentistry.com Fri, 10 Feb 2017 22:26:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 A Badly Damaged Tooth Might Require Extraction and Restoration with a Bridge https://www.denverrestorativedentistry.com/a-badly-damaged-tooth-might-require-extraction-and-restoration-with-a-bridge/ Fri, 10 Feb 2017 22:26:51 +0000 https://www.denverrestorativedentistry.com/?p=319 While it’s rare, there are times when a hard blow to the face or other form of oral trauma can potentially damage a tooth. Sometimes this can be a minor problem that chips or fractures tooth enamel. Yet there are some extreme cases when the damage penetrates deep into the tooth, causing trauma to the [...]

The post A Badly Damaged Tooth Might Require Extraction and Restoration with a Bridge first appeared on Denver Restorative Dentistry.]]> While it’s rare, there are times when a hard blow to the face or other form of oral trauma can potentially damage a tooth. Sometimes this can be a minor problem that chips or fractures tooth enamel. Yet there are some extreme cases when the damage penetrates deep into the tooth, causing trauma to the root and nerve. A telltale symptom of a problem this severe includes heightened sensitivity and strong pain.

In some cases, Dr. Taylor Goggins can repair the tooth with a root canal. If the damage to the root and socket are severe, a root canal might not be a viable course of treatment. For a tooth in this dire condition, they might recommend a total extraction.

After a few weeks, your gums will have fully healed and they can help you understand your dental restoration options. One of the fastest methods for replacing the tooth is with a dental bridge. This is single piece of dental work that replicates the full function and appearance of the broken tooth. The replacement tooth is fused to a pair of crowns that are anchored on abutments that are formed out of the two neighboring teeth.

Your dentist will then use a drill to remove the tooth enamel from each tooth to form a pair of post-like abutments. This creates a small, protective sheath that houses the healthy pulp and root of each tooth. Temporary crowns will then be secured over each abutment to protect them.

A detailed impression will be made of the abutments as well as any other corresponding teeth. This will be sent to a dental lab to help guide the technicians as they produce your new bridge.

When your new bridge is ready, a member of our staff will call you to schedule a second appointment. The temporary crowns will be removed and your new bridge will be cemented into place.

If you have suffered a badly damaged tooth, you should call Denver Restorative Dentistry at 303-586-1019 to schedule an appointment regarding a dental bridge in Broomfield, Colorado.

The post A Badly Damaged Tooth Might Require Extraction and Restoration with a Bridge first appeared on Denver Restorative Dentistry.]]> Dental Implants Can Often Be Used to Replace an Extracted Tooth https://www.denverrestorativedentistry.com/dental-implants-can-often-be-used-to-replace-an-extracted-tooth/ Thu, 01 Dec 2016 22:05:49 +0000 https://www.denverrestorativedentistry.com/?p=306 Tooth loss, regardless of the cause, is a serious cause for concern. When a tooth is extracted due to severe damage or decay, it can impair the function of your mouth or even impact the physical appearance of your smile. If the missing tooth isn’t replaced by a dental implant, it can cause the surrounding [...]

The post Dental Implants Can Often Be Used to Replace an Extracted Tooth first appeared on Denver Restorative Dentistry.]]> Tooth loss, regardless of the cause, is a serious cause for concern. When a tooth is extracted due to severe damage or decay, it can impair the function of your mouth or even impact the physical appearance of your smile. If the missing tooth isn’t replaced by a dental implant, it can cause the surrounding teeth to shift their alignment. This can cause additional problems, like chips and fractures on the corresponding teeth in your bite.

A dental implant is essentially a titanium abutment that is inserted into the underlying bone in your jaw. Then a crown made from porcelain, gold or metal alloy is cemented on top of it.

Your dentist, Dr. Taylor Goggins, will first assess your jaw structure to make sure you have enough bone material to secure a dental implant. If the extraction process also removed some bone tissues in the socket, you might need to receive a bone graft to restore the missing structure.

Dr. Taylor Goggins will then refer you to an oral surgeon who will install the implant. The oral surgeon will make a careful incision in your gums. A narrow channel will be made into the bone. A titanium implant will then be screwed into the channel in the bone and your gums will be sutured closed.

Titanium is the ideal substance for the abutment as it is biologically safe. In time, it will become one with your natural bone in a process known as osseointegration.

Once your gums have healed and the titanium implant has been fully integrated into the surrounding bone tissues, Dr. Taylor Goggins will take an impression. This will be sent to a dental lab where a new crown will be fashioned from porcelain, gold or base metal alloys.

If you have had a tooth extracted and you’re interested in having it restored, you should call Denver Restorative Dentistry at 303-586-1019 to discuss dental implants in Broomfield, Colorado.

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