Dental Implants And Crowns Services In Carrollton, TX
Ronald L Proctor, DDS practice has been providing quality, compassionate dentistry in Texas for over 30 years. Our patients rely on us to keep their mouths beautiful and healthy for life. We provide advanced, comprehensive dental care, from routine checkups to smile makeovers to dental implants. We proudly serve Plano, Lewisville, and North Dallas from our Carrollton, TX dental office.
Dental Implants Carrollton, TX
Patients are missing teeth. Probably the most obvious thing we can do is replace their tooth. Single teeth are frequently the easiest, but can be difficult depending on the esthetic needs of the area. Sometimes it’s complicated if there is not enough bone left to place it, but that can also be corrected ahead of time often with some minor bone grafting.
It’s becoming more and more popular as people see other people getting it done, and they aren’t having any problems. The success rate is very high. Other than waiting for the bone to grow in to make the implant solid, it’s one of the quickest ways to aesthetically change someone’s smile.
Carrollton Dental Implants
Don’t let missing teeth ruin your diet and your self-esteem. Now, you can restore your full chewing ability, smile with confidence, and eat whatever you want with dental implants from Carrollton dentist Dr. Proctor.
What are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are small posts or rods made of titanium or other material that is compatible with the body. The doctor makes an opening in your jaw bone and embeds the post in the hole. Once the area heals completely and the titanium post fuses with bone, the dental crown, bridge or denture is attached on top of the implant.
One implant can be used to restore a single lost tooth, but several implants (a minimum of four) are often used to support bridges or dentures. Some types of implants are thinner and smaller than conventional implants, allowing them to be placed at the same time as the restorations.
Why Choose Dental Implants?
Well-designed dentures and bridges are effective and affordable teeth replacement solutions. However, they are not ideal for everyone or for all situations. If you want a teeth replacement system that is permanent, durable, low-maintenance, and secure, dental implants are recommended. Dental implants:
Restore almost 100% of your chewing ability
Prevent jaw bone deterioration
Look and function just like real teeth
Require no denture adhesives or attachments
Last for decades
Can make you look more youthful
Dental implants are superior restorations, but they require careful planning and patient selection to be successful. In general, anyone who can undergo a routine tooth extraction is a candidate for implant placement. However, the bone at the implant site must also be thick and tall enough to support the implant, and you must have no conditions that interfere with proper wound healing. Your Carrollton dentist will perform a comprehensive evaluation of your mouth, jaw, and medical history to determine if Carrollton TX Dental Implants are right for you.
Dental Crowns Carrollton, TX
Sometimes, a tooth is too weak to support a filling, inlay, or onlay. For severely damaged teeth, Carrollton dentist Dr. Ron Proctor recommends porcelain crowns to bring back your smile’s health and function. Crowns or caps are tooth-colored coverings that encase the part of the tooth visible above the gums.
Crowns are very versatile. They can be used to restore a broken tooth, strengthen a weak structure, cover dental implants, restore gaps left by missing teeth, protect a tooth after root canal therapy, replace old, large fillings, and hide severe discoloration. They can also be used to lengthen severely worn teeth to their original length.
What are Crowns Made Of ?
Common crown materials include gold and precious metal mixes, Zirconia, all-porcelain, and porcelain-fused-to-metal. Each material has different merits, and is appropriate in specific cases.
Dr. Proctor frequently recommends all-porcelain crowns and/or Zirconia for best function, strength and aesthetics. Gold could be used on some back teeth to withstand heavy biting pressures or in cases where the space between the teeth is very limited. Porcelain-fused-to-metal might be better for restoring some implants or teeth showing a lot of root. Dr. Proctor also uses a precise color-matching system to find the perfect shade of white that looks healthy and lifelike. This makes porcelain crowns blend beautifully with your natural teeth. Call 972–492–2866 to schedule an appointment and learn more about Crowns in Carrollton TX at Ronald L Proctor, DDS.
We prepare a tooth for a crown, do a digital image of the prepared tooth, design and place the crown in just a couple of short visits. The key to crown longevity is a snug fit that prevents bacteria and decay from re-entering the tooth. We spend a lot of time making sure that each crown is flawless and fits perfectly around the tooth.