Replace Missing Teeth with Implants

Millions of Americans suffer from tooth loss, whether it is due to decay, dental trauma, or any other reason. A dental implant is a titanium post that is surgically positioned into a patient’s jawbone beneath the gum line. Once the implant is placed, replacement teeth and/or a dental bridge are mounted to restore a smile. If you are considering dental implants for your missing teeth, schedule a consultation with one of our doctors at Alta Loma Dental Care.

Leaving empty spaces in the mouth after losing teeth can make a face appear sagged and sunken. Missing teeth can also affect the way a person eats and speaks. Dental implants are a strong and stable way to restore tooth function and because they look and feel like a natural tooth, they can increase a person’s self-esteem and protect the surrounding teeth from further damage.

If you have questions or concerns about tooth restoration or dental implants, please give us a call. To learn about services we provide at our practice, visit www.altalomadentalcare.com for more information. To schedule an appointment in our Alta Loma, CA office, call Alta Loma Dental Care at 909-987-6268.

Options for Tooth Restoration in Alta Loma, CA

When teeth are weakened or injured, they can be painful and can make eating difficult. Not to mention they affect the look of a smile. At Alta Loma Dental Care, we have multiple options for tooth restoration here in our Alta Loma, CA dental practice.

Dental inlays and onlays are great for when there is a small amount of damage to the chewing surface of a tooth. Inlays repair the chewing surface in between the four cusps of a tooth. Onlays repair the chewing area plus one or more cusp. Inlays and onlays are often referred to as partial crowns because they are the same concept, but they are for when the tooth is sustaining less damage.

Full dental crowns are also available in our Alta Loma, CA office. These are caps that go on the tooth to replace the whole upper and outer portion of the tooth. Crowns are for when teeth are damaged or decayed, but still have a healthy tooth root.

Dental bonding is available to fix cracks, chips, and decay. It is a composite resin that is tooth colored so it blends in with the natural tooth. It is shaped and smoothed over the problem and hardened for durability.

If you have weakened teeth it is time to bring them back to their former strength so they can last for a long time. To find out more or to schedule an appointment, call Alta Loma Dental Care of Alta Loma, CA at (909) 987-6268 or visit our website, www.altalomadentalcare.com. 

Dr. Michael Kim Restores Patients Smiles with Inlays and Onlays

Inlays and onlays are two procedures that use the tooth structure as a base for restoration. Often called partial crowns, both inlays and onlays strengthen the tooth while restoring its shape and prevent further damage or decay. At our office in Alta Loma, CA, we use these procedures to repair teeth when decay is too extensive to support a filling but not extensive enough to use a crown.

When there is no damage to the cusps of a tooth, Dr.  Michael Kim uses an inlay for restoration, bonding it right on top of the tooth structure. Made of porcelain, inlays are both strong and natural-looking, providing an attractive solution for repairing your tooth. Dr. Kim uses onlays when damage is a little more extensive and repairs to the cusp of the tooth are required.

Inlays and onlays can be created at a lab out of porcelain, gold or composite resin. Fabrication normally takes between two to three weeks, and during that time, you will be provided with temporary restorations. Once your permanent restorations are ready, they will be cemented in place.

To ensure that your teeth get the best dental care available, schedule an appointment at Alta Loma Dental Care by calling (909) 987-6268. For more information, visit www.altalomadentalcare.com.

Alta Loma Dental Care Restores Patients Smiles with Inlays and Onlays

Inlays and onlays are two procedures that use the tooth structure as a base for restoration. Often called partial crowns, both inlays and onlays strengthen the tooth while restoring its shape and working to prevent further damage. At our office in Alta Loma, CA, we use these procedures to repair teeth when decay is too extensive to support a filling but not extensive enough to use a crown.

When there is no damage to the cusps of a tooth, Dr. Michael Kim uses an inlay for restoration, bonding it right on top of the tooth. Made of porcelain, inlays are both strong and natural-looking, providing an attractive solution for repairing your tooth. Dr. Kim uses onlays when damage is a little more extensive and repairs to the cusp of the tooth are required. Inlays and onlays can be created at a lab out of porcelain, gold or composite resin. Fabrication normally takes between two to three weeks, and during that time, you will be provided with temporary restorations while you wait. Once they are ready, they will be cemented in place.

To ensure that your teeth get the best dental care available, schedule an appointment with Alta Loma Dental Care by calling (909) 987-6268. For more information, visit www.altalomadentalcare.com.