Restorative Dentisty

Restorative dentistry services offered by Dr. Shipon. You can also read more about these services: cosmetic dentistry and general dentistry.

Dental Bridges

A dental bridge closes the space between teeth by replacing the missing teeth. A fixed bridge consists of two or more crowns (abutments) which cover the teeth on both sides of the space and replacement teeth (pontics) that close the space. The bridge is cemented or bonded in place.

Crowns

Dental Crowns are used to restore broken or chipped teeth, protect weak or decayed teeth, and to support bridges. Permanent crowns can be made from full ceramic, metal, resin or porcelain fused to metal. A crown usual requires 2-3 visits with the dentist.

Fillings

Fillings are used to treat a cavity. The dentist removes the portion of the tooth that has been decayed, cleans out that area and fills it with filling. Fillings can be made up of various different substances silver amalgam, porcelain, gold or composite resin materials.

Sealants

Sealants act as protective barriers against acids and harmful bacteria’s that could decay the teeth. They are made up of plastic thin coatings that are applied /painted onto the teeth (usually pre molars and molars) to act as a shield to the enamel of the teeth. This is a preventative treatment and is usually done on children between the ages of 6 - 14 but adults can also benefit from the treatment.

Restorative Dentistry

If you are interested in these restorative dentistry services or others that are not listed here, please contact us.