Procedures and Treatments
Replace Composite Buildup with Porcelain Crowns
I am so happy for this patient of mine. She HATED her front teeth. They had old composite bonding that was discoloured and staining. She wanted to replace them with new composite buildups but they would end up stained again and the teeth would not shine like natural teeth. I recommended Porcelain crowns for her…and 2 appointments…
Read MoreCavity Masked as Wisdom Tooth Pain
This patient presented to my office with pain on his lower left wisdom tooth. The image below shows the upper and lower LEFT side of the jaw. On each arch you can see the bicuspid, 6 year molar, 12 year molar, and wisdom tooth. (Sometimes referred to as the 18year old molar) Can u see where…
Read MoreThe Importance of Crowning Teeth
Today’s post is all about the importance of crowning teeth that have been root canalled I will start off with a general rule of thumb. In a perfect world, any tooth that has had a root canal should be crowned. The the real world, all molars should be crowned no matter what, and other teeth should…
Read MoreWhen Fillings Alone Can Eliminate Pain
Patient presents with pain on his lower left molars. He only feels pain when he is eating or drinks something cold. We took X-rays of the teeth to confirm that there was some decay on the top surfaces of the teeth. I also tested the teeth with cold and they were sensitive but not overly painful. This is a…
Read MoreVertical Sinus Lift and Implant
This patient presents to my office for an implant on the top left. As you can see from the xray below there is a missing tooth. I have labelled the picture next to it to illustrate the different structures. Because the tooth has been missing for a long time with this patient, the sinus (air…
Read MoreGingival Mask as a Cosmetic Solution For Periodontal Bone Loss
Do you have moderate to severe periodontal disease? The following patient has moderate to severe bone loss around all of her teeth. Periodontal surgery was not an option for her. She wanted something to wear when going out to fill in the missing gums. She is wearing a gingival mask. It is a removable silicone type appliance…
Read MoreInterview: Common Questions About Dental Implants
Dr. Taha H. Jomha is a dentist and has answered some of the common questions Bizymoms visitors have about Dental Implants. View the full interview here. Q. What are dental implants? A. A dental implant is a tooth replacement which mimics a natural tooth. It consists of two parts: 1. the titanium implant and 2.…
Read MoreImplant Crown Placed On 35 Site
Patient presents for cementation of final crown on her implant. The healing cap is removed and abutement screwed into place. The crown is then cemented over top the abutment. Refering to the picture on the left, the implanted tooth is the middle tooth directly in front of the molar tooth. I will bring the…
Read MoreImplant Healing Cap 2 Week Followup
The upper left bicuspid was extracted and an implant was placed at the time of surgery. The patient presented 3 months later to have an impression made. At his appointment I uncovered the implant by making a small incision in the gum. An appropriate sized healing cap was placed on the implant. This is left…
Read MoreImmediate Implant (35-bicuspid) at 3 Months
Implant site after 3 months An un-restorable tooth was extracted and an implant was placed at the time of removal. The implant and area was then covered with bone grafting material and a membrane. Things were left to heal for 3 months. Below are the pictures of the site after 3 months. If you would…
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