Restorative Dentistry

Dental Bridges (Bridging the Gap in Your Smile):

What it restores: One or more missing teeth by anchoring artificial teeth (pontics) to adjacent natural teeth or dental implants.

The restoration process: Custom-designed artificial teeth are attached to crowns placed on the supporting teeth (abutments) on either side of the gap. This "bridge" fills the space, restoring your smile's continuity and function.

The renewed benefits: Restored ability to chew and speak properly, prevention of remaining teeth from shifting, maintenance of facial shape, and a complete, natural-looking smile.

Dentures: Complete & Partial (Replacing Missing Teeth for Full Function):

What it restores: Extensive tooth loss (complete dentures) or several missing teeth within an arch (partial dentures).

The restoration process:

• Complete Dentures: Custom-made removable appliances that replace all the teeth in an upper or lower jaw. They rest on the gum tissues.

• Partial Dentures: Removable appliances that replace several missing teeth, often attaching to remaining natural teeth with clasps or precision attachments for stability.

The renewed benefits: Improved ability to eat and speak clearly, support for facial muscles and contours, and a more complete and aesthetically pleasing smile. Partial dentures also prevent remaining teeth from drifting.

Smile Makeover for Full Mouth Rehabilitation (Comprehensive Restoration for Optimal Health):

What it restores: Extensive and complex dental problems affecting multiple teeth, bite alignment, and overall oral health and function. This can include severely worn, damaged, or missing teeth.

The restoration process: A highly personalized treatment plan combining various restorative procedures such as crowns, bridges, implants, dentures, inlays/onlays, and potentially orthodontics to rebuild your entire smile and optimize bite function.

The renewed benefits: Significant improvement in chewing efficiency, clear speech, comfortable bite, enhanced aesthetics, and long-term oral health and stability. This comprehensive approach aims to restore your mouth to its optimal state.

Conservative Restoration for Damaged Teeth using Inlays & Onlays:

What it restores: Mild to moderately damaged back teeth with cavities or fractures that are too large for a simple filling but don't require a full crown.

The restoration process: Custom-made restorations (from materials like porcelain or composite resin) that fit precisely into (inlays) or onto (onlays) the prepared tooth. They are bonded to the tooth, strengthening its structure and restoring its shape.

The renewed benefits: A more conservative approach to restoring damaged teeth, preserving more of your natural tooth structure compared to crowns. They offer durability, a natural look, and help prevent further damage.

Immediate Tooth Replacement with Same Day Dentures:

What it restores: The immediate need for teeth replacement after extractions.

The restoration process: Dentures are fabricated before your teeth are extracted and inserted immediately following the procedure. While adjustments are often needed as the gums heal, this provides you with teeth on the same day.

The renewed benefits: Immediate improvement in appearance and the ability to speak and eat shortly after extractions. This avoids the embarrassment of being without teeth during the initial healing period.

Seamless Cavity Repair with Tooth Colored Fillings:

What it restores: Teeth with cavities or minor damage.

The restoration process: The decayed portion of the tooth is carefully removed, and the cavity is filled with a durable, tooth-colored composite resin material that is bonded directly to the tooth.

The renewed benefits: A natural-looking restoration that blends seamlessly with your surrounding teeth. Tooth-colored fillings are also mercury-free and bond to the tooth structure, providing strength and preventing further decay.

At Mandarin South Dentistry, our experienced team is dedicated to providing you with personalized restorative dentistry solutions to meet your individual needs and help you achieve a healthy, functional, and beautiful smile. Contact us today for a consultation and explore your options for smile restoration!