PROCEDURES
Combined restorative Cosmetic Procedures:
Full Coverage Porcealin And Porcelain Fused-To-Metal Crowns
When the structural integrity of a tooth has been compromised by "old filling materials "cracks and decay, a full coverage "crown"or "cap" is the indicated treatment. If the restoration is subject to display by the patient when talking or smiling ,the" tooth-colored" porcelain crown or porcelain fused-to-metal crown is t he treatment of choice.
| Number Of Office Visits | TWO |
| Anesthetic Requirements | YES |
| Treatment Estimated Longevity | DECADES |
| Cosmetic Value | HIGH |
| Insurance Benefits | YES (Consult Insurance Co.) |
The advantages are: restored function, durability and cosmetics. The disadvantages are: tooth reduction and cost.
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Combined restorative Cosmetic Procedures:
Cast-Gold Inlays And Onlays
Restorative situations involving broken and damaged teeth where function and durability requirements exceed cosmetic requirements, the cast-gold inlay and onlay restorations remain the treatment of choice.
| Number Of Office Visits | TWO |
| Anesthetic Requirements | YES |
| Treatment Estimated Longevity | DECADES |
| Cosmetic Value | NON-NEGATIVE |
| Insurance Benefits | YES (Consult Insurance Co.) |
The advantages of this technique are: minimal tooth reduction , restored function and greater durability . The disadvantages are: poor dental cosmetics and cost.
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Dr Ajay Dhankhar DDS and Dr Rehan Bashar DDS - Providing services in cosmetic and neuromuscular dentistry to the areas of Bellevue, Issaquah and Seattle, Washington.
1660 Nw Gilman Blvd, Suite C-1 Issaquah, WA 98027
Ph: (425)392-4122 | Fx: (425)392-1167
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