Full-Mouth Reconstruction Full-Mouth Reconstruction in San Diego: Rebuilding Function Through Specialist Coordination Full-mouth reconstruction is not one procedure. It is an individually sequenced treatment plan for patients whose dental problems extend across several teeth, both arches, the bite, the gum tissue, or the supporting bone. Some patients require restoration of many natural teeth. Others require a combination of crowns, bridges, implants, gum treatment, and replacement of non-restorable teeth. Full-mouth reconstruction does not automatically mean every tooth will be removed. At San Diego Integrative & Implant Dentistry, the first objective is to determine what can be preserved, what must be rebuilt, and …
Restorative Dentistry
Implant Restorations
Dental Implant Restorations in San Diego How Dental Implant Restorations Replace Missing Teeth A dental implant replaces the foundation of a missing tooth, but the implant itself is not the tooth you see when you smile or use when you chew. The visible and functional part of treatment is the implant restoration. Depending on how many teeth are missing, that restoration may be a single crown, an implant-supported bridge, a removable implant overdenture, or a fixed full-arch prosthesis. At San Diego Integrative & Implant Dentistry, the surgical and restorative phases are planned together from the beginning. Implant position, surrounding bone and …
Dental Bridges
Zirconia Dental Bridges Dental bridges are fixed dental restorations replacing one or more missing teeth by joining an artificial tooth to adjacent teeth or dental implants. The artificial tooth is supported in the gap by two crowns that cover the natural teeth on each side of the gap. To put it another way, it ‘bridges’ the space between your teeth. Zirconia bridges are frequently favored over conventional metallic bridges because they produce significantly lower tooth discomfort and do not leave the unsightly grey line around the gum. What Is A Zirconia Bridge ? Dental bridges are fixed dental restorations replacing …
Crowns, Inlays & Onlays
Dental Crowns, Inlays & Onlays in San Diego Custom Restorations for Teeth That Need More Than a Filling Not every tooth can be predictably restored with a simple filling. When a tooth has lost more structure, has been weakened by fracture or decay, or needs stronger protection for long-term function, a custom restoration may be the more appropriate choice. Dental crowns, inlays, and onlays are designed to restore strength, stability, and appearance while preserving as much healthy tooth structure as possible. At San Diego Integrative & Implant Dentistry, we do not choose a restoration based on a one-size-fits-all formula. We evaluate …