Restorative Dentistry
Costa Mesa, CA

Are you missing multiple teeth? Dental bridges can help fill in the gaps left by missing teeth while providing long-lasting support to the teeth and gums. Dentistry At Its Finest offers dental bridges secured with dental implants. Implant-secured bridges provide more stability and last longer than removable dental bridges.

Dental crowns, also known as dental caps, cover damaged teeth to restore their appearance and protect them from wear and tear. Missing teeth replaced with dental implants are also covered with an abutment and dental crown. Any restorative treatment secured with a dental implant uses dental crowns in the final restoration. Depending on the material used, dental crowns can blend seamlessly with natural teeth. They also provide durability and strength to weakened teeth.

One or more missing teeth can be restored in a single day with same-day dental implants. A single missing tooth can be replaced in a day, while multiple missing teeth can be replaced with removable or fixed dentures, supported by dental implants. For full-mouth restoration, permanent dentures can be secured with All-on-X dental implants, which consist of titanium posts implanted into the jawbone. After a healing period of 3 to 6 weeks, each post is topped with an abutment and a dental crown.

Implant-secured dentures use dentures attached to and supported by dental implants. Dental implants, made of titanium posts, are surgically inserted into the jawbone. After a healing period, the implants are covered with dental crowns, and a supporting bar secures the denture in place. Patients with multiple consecutive missing teeth can benefit from partial dentures, which are made of metal or acrylic and consist of replacement teeth attached to a base with a metal framework.

If you have toothaches or bleeding gums when you brush and floss, you may be developing periodontitis (gum disease). Other common symptoms of gum disease include:

• Swollen gums
• Bad breath
• Receding gums
• Gum swelling
• Mouth sores

Do you suffer from chronic jaw pain? You may have a TMJ disorder. The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) connects the jawbone to the skull, and pain in this joint and surrounding muscles can lead to serious discomfort. TMJ disorders can cause headaches, jaw stiffness, and difficulty chewing. Invisalign and oral appliances can be used to treat TMJ disorders and alleviate symptoms.