The doctors at South Shore Dental Group excel at the art — and science — of creating a stunning full mouth reconstruction. It is here where the sharp and sophisticated art of comprehensive family dentistry, as well as the coordination and collaboration between specialists and patients that South Shore Dental Group is known for, meet…
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What are Dental Implants? Dental implants restore the natural appearance and function of missing teeth, making them the ideal way to restore your smile. Think of an implant as an artificial root, on top of which a natural looking crown is placed. Dental implants are made of a medical grade titanium alloy, not unlike what…
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Porcelain crowns for natural teeth and implants A crown (or cap) is fabricated to cover and reinforce the entire tooth in order to restore its original shape and size or to improve its appearance. In situations where there is a single missing tooth an implant can be placed and a crown fabricated for the implant.…
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A denture is a removable appliance for missing teeth and surrounding tissue. The basic techniques for fabricating dentures have been well established for many years. Full dentures replace all the teeth in one or both jaws, partial dentures replace missing teeth while depending on remaining teeth for retention and stability. Denture Limitations and Solutions Those…
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There are several different types of filling materials available to you. Composite and silver amalgam fillings are the most widely used. A composite filling is a white restoration made to closely match the color of your teeth. Unlike metal fillings, composite fillings are mercury free. Moreover, they lack the metallic luster of silver fillings, making…
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