Friday, January 24, 2014

Crowns

Crowns are a type of restoration that is performed right here in our Baytown office by Dr. Ivi Sanguinetti, and are placed for a variety of different reasons. While many patients do indeed get them as a restorative option, such as to protect a tooth at risk of breaking off or one that has deep decay, crowns are also desired for cosmetic reasons. Since crowns are typically less expensive than veneers, many patients opt for them to cover cracks in their teeth, staining, or discoloration.
 
Patients see us about 2-3 times in total for crowns placement. The straightforward process is as follows:
1. Patients first have a consultation to have a look at the tooth, clean it thoroughly and then it is prepared by being filed down.
2. Then, we make an impression of the tooth in order to have a permanent crown fabricated.
3. After the fabricated crown is back from the lab, our patient returns to our office to have the crown bonded to their tooth. The bonding dries quickly, after which it is polished.
 
Make an appointment for your crown by calling Baytown Cosmetic and Family Dentist at 281-421-5950.

Wednesday, January 8, 2014

Implant Restoration

Here at Ivi Z. Sanguinetti DDS,PA, we provide many types of restoration services for impaired and missing teeth, including implant restoration. Implant restoration includes options for replacing missing teeth, whether it is an implant and crown for a single missing tooth, or a bridge or denture supported with implants for multiple missing teeth.
 
Implants are made with titanium metal posts implanted into the jawbone of the patient. With dentures and bridges, there are 2-4 implants in the mouth to hold the device in place. Traditional dental implants have the metal post in the jawbone, followed by an abutment and crown placed over the top. The crown acts as the tooth surface, and is what the patient eats with.
 
We also provide implant restorations with bridges, as a way for patients to have more comfort and stability in their teeth replacement options. This lets them have their restorations for longer periods of time, and don’t have to worry about them shifting or falling out. Patients can also eat a wider variety of foods when they use implants for restorations.
 
Call us at 281-421-5950 to schedule an implant restoration appointment with
Dr. Ivi Sanguinetti.