PROCEDURES
COMBINED RESTORATIVE COSMETIC PROCEDURES: PORCELAIN FUSED-TO METAL BRIDGES
When teeth are missing, the conventional porcelain fused-to-metal fixed bridge is most often the treatment of choice. These bridge restorations are "permanently" fixed (cemented) in place and offer the patient long term function, durability and life-like cosmetics.
| NUMBER OF OFFICE VISITS | TWO |
| ANESTHETIC REQUIREMENTS | YES |
| ESTIMATED LONGEVITY OF TREATMENT | DECADES |
| COSMETIC VALUE | HIGH |
| INSURANCE BENEFITS | YES (CONSULT INSURANCE CO.) |
The advantages of this technique are: restored function to a large portion of the patient's dentition, durability of the restorations, and life like cosmetics. The disadvantages are: tooth reduction of adjacent teeth and cost.
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Occasionally, specific dental conditions require the use of a combination of restorative and cosmetic techniques. The following photograph demonstrates the restorative possibilities, even in cases of disfigurement or extreme dental neglect. Dental restorations of this magnitude require numerous office visits, and can be costly. The good news is that restoring dental health is now possible, even in the most challenging of cases.
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By combining three porcelain veneers and a porcelain fused-to-metal fixed bridge, these teeth are restored not only for better appearance and function, but also for greater durability.
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Dr Ajay Dhankhar DDS and Dr Rehan Bashar DDS - Providing services in cosmetic dentistry and porcelain veneers to the areas of Bellevue, Issaquah and Seattle, Washington.
Seattle Dentist
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