Creating Beautiful Smiles with Aesthetic and Strong Restorations

When you need a dental restoration, there are two primary questions that are most important for taking into account: how close will the prosthetic look to real teeth and how long can it be expected to last? Both of those questions have more positive answers with the inclusion of incredibly strong materials and life-like substitutes for natural dental enamel into modern cosmetic and restorative dentistry.

In providing cosmetic dental services that also help to restore dental function, Drs. Saggio and Mogen offer options that help patients get the best of both worlds.

Materials for Best Aesthetics

Organic dental enamel has a certain sheen and luminosity that is important to duplicate, as close as possible, when creating cosmetic dental prosthetics on teeth that are highly visible when you smile. It’s also essential to ensure that dental restorations can be shade-matched to mimic the color of surrounding teeth so that they do not stand out as overly white or unnatural.

Most materials can be stained, polished and shade-matched to fit with the rest of your smile, but the transparent and luminosity of ceramic, porcelain, or mixes of the two, are often patient favorites for producing the most cosmetically appealing cosmetic restorations in their smile zone.

Considering Strength and Durability

How long your restoration lasts is important. While dealing with a decayed or cracked tooth is tough, having to babysit your restoration by coming back to the dentist frequently to have it repaired isn’t fun either. When thinking about the best choice to make for the life of your restoration, take where the tooth is located into account – a molar doesn’t necessarily need to be indistinguishable from other teeth. As long as it is tooth-colored, most people will not be able to notice a difference, whereas subtle changes between front teeth might meet be met with more scrutiny. In cases where a molar needs to be restored, it’s better to select a restoration with zirconia or even porcelain over metal, as they are some of the most resilient options available.

Questions? Contact our Office

For our cosmetic dentists, considering the best of both aesthetics and durability is a vital part of creating your dental restorations. If you have questions about available treatments, contact our office today for assistance.