Teeth Replacement Services

Let’s look at the types of Bridges

Maryland Bridge

A missing tooth is replaced by something in porcelain and is held in place by a metal wing cemented onto the tooth or teeth adjacent.

Advantages:

• Minimal tooth preparation

• Fixed in mouth solution (as opposed to dentures)

• Inexpensive compared with other options

• Can be completed in 2 weeks

Disadvantages:

• Still requires some preparation

• Not advised for high load bearing areas of the mouth

Fixed Bridge

Teeth on either side of a gap are prepared for crowns and a tooth is attached in the middle to replace the missing tooth.

Advantages:

• Can be used on multiple sites

• Faster in construction than an implant

• Can strengthen adjacent teeth if they are in need of crowns

Disadvantages:

• Preparing teeth on either side of the gap means a considerable amount of tooth is lost

• Not as good a success rate as implants

Dentures

Preparing dentures can prove challenging to quote upfront, as they are customised to suit your individual requirements. QDC do partial dentures in chrome, valplast or acrylic. Full dentures are in acrylic. Dentures are not a tooth replacement option and generally not recommended as they take a fair bit of adaptation (not always well tolerated).

Dental Implants

Not surprisingly, this is now one of the most popular types of dental restorations. Designed to function and look like your natural teeth, eliminating many of the issues associated with dentures, such as trouble eating and speech difficulties. Implants also prevent common side effects from missing teeth like shifting and jawbone loss. Ideal if you have healthy gums and favorable bone support.

Inlay

Custom fillings made from gold, or tooth-colored porcelain – best alternative to conventional silver and composite fillings. Plus, a terrific solution if you have broken, fractured, or decayed teeth + they cosmetically enhance your smile.

Onlay Restorations

Often referred to as a “partial crown,” onlays are the perfect choice for larger cavities. The process involves removing less tooth prior to placing the onlay. This solution is often preferred by patients as opposed to crown.

Composite Fillings

White tooth-colored fillings which are similar to conventional fillings – but more durable. Designed to withstand stress and resistance, they often last for 10 years or more. And because they’re the same color as the teeth, you will likely find them more visually appealing.

Dental Crowns

Crowns are caps placed on top of your damaged teeth. Once significant decay makes the tooth impossible to fix with conventional dental filling – dental crowns protect, cover, and restore a tooth’s shape. Typically bonded to your tooth with cement, crowns are made to look just like your natural teeth.

Dentures

If you have missing teeth, partial and complete dentures may be an option. Unlike dental implants, you can remove dentures. We will fit you with full dentures if all your teeth are missing, and partial dentures if some natural teeth remain. While dentures can take some time to get used to, the latest designs look and feel more realistic to real teeth.

Fixed Bridge

A cost-effective method for replacing missing teeth, and typically consists of two or more crowns to close the gap between two or more of your teeth. Bridges are a good option if you’re managing chronic gum disease as they are not implanted directly into the gum tissue.

Root Canal

These repair and save badly damaged or infected teeth, providing a better alternative to tooth extraction. During a root canal, we remove the tooth’s pulp and then clean and seal the inside of the tooth. Modern technology has made root canals far less painful than they were in the past.