Restorative Dentistry

Dental Implants

Dental implants are a wonderful solution for missing teeth. They eliminate gaps and provide a permanent, natural alternative to dentures. Dental implants are surgically placed in the jawbone. After bone and gums grow around the implants, holding them firmly in place, artificial teeth are attached to the implant. Usually Dental Implants are hard to tell apart from natural teeth. Implants are like natural tooth roots, which help maintain bone height in the jaw.

Porcelain Inlays and Onlays
Porcelain inlays and onlays are designed to fill in cavities and areas of damage in the teeth. Inlays and onlays replace missing tooth structure to prevent further fracture.  While regular fillings are made of material that is directly fitted inside of the tooth, inlays and onlays are molded from porcelain or reinforced composite resin and cemented into place.

Bridgework
Bridges work by closing spaces in your mouth and filling gaps with long-lasting artificial teeth. They are comfortable, esthetic, and they protect broken down teeth. They are also a permanently cemented alternative to partial dentures.

Partial Dentures
A partial denture is a removable dental appliance that replaces multiple missing teeth. It can be attached to the teeth with clasps or it can be attached to the teeth with crowns with precision attachments. Both types have a metal framework and plastic teeth and gum areas. In some cases, a cosmetic option for a partial denture is availabe without the use of any metal.

Full Dentures
Full Dentures are for patients missing all teeth, or patients with worn or ill fitting full denture. They can also be used for added stability and increased chewing force in combination with dental implants and precision attachments.

Root Canal Therapy
Root canal treatment is usually needed for two reasons: infection or irreversible damage to the pulp. Once the pulp becomes infected, the infection can affect the bone around the tooth. The goal of root canal treatment is to save the tooth by removing the infected pulp, treating the infection, and filling the empty canals with an inert material.
 
In most cases, you will not experience any pain during the root canal procedure. Dr. Sarrosa numbs your tooth and the surrounding area. Don’t fear the anesthetic injections, because numbing gels and modern injection systems have made injections virtually painless.