After Crowns

Crowns; A Solution for Tooth Erosion

Crowns; A Solution for Acid Erosion

Before

Before Crowns

Issue and Solution

This patient's upper and lower teeth presented with severe acid erosion. We were able to fix the teeth by placing 14 crowns. This not only allows the patient to have a healthier mouth, but also gives them a fresh smile.

After

After Crowns

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Taller, Youthful New Front Teeth

Taller, Youthful New Front Teeth

Before

Issue and Solution

This patient hoped for a new smile. In order to accomplish this we performed gum surgery to lengthen his teeth. We then placed 5 new crowns to brighten and fill his smile. 

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Replacing a Missing Bicuspid

Replacing a Missing Bicuspid

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Replacing a Missing Bicuspid

This patient was experiencing pain in and around his upper left bicuspid. Upon examination, the tooth had been cracked and could not be saved. The patient had the tooth extracted and an implant placed.

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A New Smile: Upper Implant Bridge

A New Smile: Implant Bridge

Before

Issue and Solution

This patient presented to our office with a bridge along his upper gum line that was being held on by teeth with deep decay. The bridge was removed and the decayed teeth were extracted. An implant bridge was then placed which gave this patient a whole new smile!

After

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Removal of Notches on the Gum Line

Removing Notches at the Gum Line

Before

Issue and Solution

Notches along the gum line, called abfractions, are caused by stress at the gum line. This can happen due to repeated grinding and clenching of the jaw. Abfractions are not only a cosmetic defect but can also be uncomfortable for the patient. They can be removed in a fairly simple and quick procedure by your dentist.

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Replacing Missing Incisors with Implants

Replacing Missing Upper Incisors with Implants

Before

Issue and Solution

Congenitally missing teeth are adult teeth that never formed. As seen in this picture, the lateral incisors are some of the more common teeth that can be congenitally missing. Because this patient had enough bone height and bone width in these areas, they were a candidate for implant surgery.  Here, the teeth were replaced by implants with custom-shaped and custom-colored crowns.

After

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Replacing Multiple Missing Lower Teeth with an Implant Bridge

Replacing Multiple Missing Lower Teeth with an Implant Bridge

Before

lower teeth implants before

Issue and Solution

In an area where you may be missing many teeth in a row, an implant bridge may be a great way to replace all of those teeth. The implants are surgically placed into the jaw bone so that they can be used as the “supports” for a bridge (porcelain connection) of new teeth. It is important to discuss with your dentist whether or not you are a candidate for implant surgery. In this case, they were missing multiple lower teeth. A few implants were placed and eventually restored with a bridge of teeth that appears natural and functions very well without coming in or out.

After

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Replacing a Non-Savable Front Tooth with an Implant

Replacing a Non-Savable Front Tooth with an Implant

Before

front tooth implant before

Issue and Solution

When teeth have very large cavities or very larger older fillings, we have to crown (cap) the tooth. This is because we can no longer effectively “stuff” or fill the tooth with filling material and expect it to last a long time. A crown protects the tooth from the outside, taking on the chewing responsibilities and becoming the new shell for the tooth. In this example, this patient had a large cavity with an older filling. The front tooth was crowned and custom-shaded and custom-shaped to match his other natural teeth.

After

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Replacing Missing Front Teeth with Implants

Replacing Missing Front Teeth with Implants

Before

front teeth implants before

Issue and Solution

Congenitally missing teeth are adult teeth that never formed. As seen in this picture, the lateral incisors are some of the more common teeth that can be congenitally missing. Because this patient had enough bone height and bone width in these areas, they were a candidate for implant surgery.  Here, the teeth were replaced by implants with custom-shaped and custom-colored crowns.

After

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Using Implants to Replace Front Missing Teeth

Using Implants to Replace Front Missing Teeth

Before

Central Oregon Dental Implant Before

Issue and Solution

Implants are "biomedical screws" that recreate the root of a tooth so that a crown be placed on them. Implants go into the upper or lower jaw bones. They are permanent and function like normal teeth. It is important to be evaluated by a dentist to determine if you are a candidate for implants. In this case, the patient lost many of their front teeth. In the images, you can see where their implants were surgically placed before teeth were created for them. At the finish, the patient has a very natural looking smile.

After

Central Oregon Dental Implant After

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