Reconstructive Dentistry Services
Fixed missing and damaged teeth with our advanced techniques in reconstructive dentistry.
Repairing or Replacing
Cavities Damaged or Missing Teeth.
Teeth have been severely deteriorated or lost. Now we need to rebuild and/or replace them with Reconstructive Dentistry
Tooth Coloured Restorations
Even the most heavily deteriorated teeth can be rebuilt by either porcelain or composite restorations.
Crowns
Fabricated from varying materials, including porcelain with or without metal and non-metallic sub-structures and also gold. These restorations act like a ‘hard hat’ for the tooth that distributes the load over the entire tooth on biting, increasing the overall strength of the tooth. They are ideal over heavily restored and/or endodontically treated teeth due to their increased brittleness and risk of fracture.
The tooth is firstly reduced by 0.5mm to 2mm, depending on materials to make the crown, then impressions taken. A protective temporary restoration is placed while the crown is being made. The crown is fabricated, outside the mouth, on models made from the impressions, then subsequently cemented (glued) onto the prepared tooth on a follow-up appointment. The crown essentially replaces the tooth structure that was previously removed on preparation.
In areas where cosmetics is of high priority, a non-metallic ‘all porcelain’ restoration may be desired and fabricated with remarkable colour and life like accuracy. An aspect that is common to many porcelain restorations.
Bridges
restorations that are used to span a gap in your teeth. Their viability depends on the supporting teeth, number of missing teeth (span), and loading forces. The missing teeth are replaced by fabricated teeth (pontics) supported by neighbouring teeth on either side of the gap.
Implants
“Your Third Set of Teeth On Request”
Implants are designed to simulate a natural tooth as closely as possible in appearance and function.
Implants can range from a single tooth to a full arch replacement. They can also be used to support and retain dentures.
They consist basically of 3 components.
Is there pain or discomfort?
Most patients are pleasantly surprised to find that post-operative discomfort was less than expected. The surgical site is generally very localized and kept to a minimum. Should discomfort be experienced local analgesics and anti-inflammatories can be prescribed.
What is the success rate of implants?
Implants can be a lifelong treatment. Once you have been assessed as a suitable candidate. The long term success rate for implants can be as high as 95% depending on the area of placement and density of bone.
Dentures
Full dentures
Generally fabricated over 4 appointments (impressions, bite, try-in and finish)
We will individually design and fabricate full dentures to suit your facial features and position teeth for maximum aesthetics/cosmetics. We are very happy to try and reproduce your previous smile or improve on it.
A “try-in” appointment is ideally arranged whereby your teeth are arranged in a wax try in giving you the opportunity to view your teeth within your mouth before being finalized in an acrylic base.
Denture retention/suction is usually the critical factor in successful dentures. Unfortunately retention can be influenced by a number of factors including the ridge height, surface area of fitting surface, level of existing bone, amount of saliva, consistency of saliva and medications. Thus retention may vary between individuals. We will endeavour to always maximize retention.
As a general rule, the retention of an upper full denture tends to be reasonable whereas a lower full denture tends to be more mobile as there is usually very little, if any suction.
Services
Phone: 08 9528 5588
Appointments available
Monday – Friday
Hours
Monday-Friday: 8:30am – 5:30pm
Email: reception@dixonrddental.com.au
Address
21a Dixon Road Rockingham 6168
Located on the corner of Dixon Rd and Ambrose St between Murdoch University and
Mike Barnett sporting complex (opposite)
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Make An Appointment
This is our service appointment request form. If you wish to contact us use the email form here, this will be sent to our customer service support, or phone us at (08) 9528 5588.
Make an Appointment
This is our service appointment request form. If you wish to contact us use the email form here, this will be sent to our customer service support, or phone us at (08) 9528 5588.