When having dental work done, whether necessary or elective, the materials used by your dentist can affect you in a variety of ways. Using material of a superior nature can not only improve the health and function of your smile, but it can also bring significant esthetic improvement as well.
Below, we take a look at the way advances in dental materials have improved the outcomes dentists can achieve for their patients.
Beautifying Your Smile While Preserving Tooth Structure
Dentists have treated cavities with the same technique for many years. More recently, however, composite resin has become the preferred material for fillings, over metal or amalgam. Whereas traditional metal restorations have a conspicuous appearance, composite fillings closely match teeth’s natural shade, an obvious advantage when it comes to esthetics.
Composite resin has benefits beyond appearance, especially with regard to your oral health. As less dental structure needs to be removed to receive composite fillings than those made of amalgam, these tooth-colored restorations end up being longer-lasting solutions. Often, if the filling-to-tooth interface has broken down or leaks are present, dentists will replace amalgam with composite resin, reducing the risk of dental or systemic health issues developing.
Esthetic Improvement from Quality Restorations
Patients in need of more significant restorative work can still maintain their smile’s naturally beautiful appearance when the onlay or crown is created from dental ceramic or porcelain. Both materials have great strength and stability and, with the help of digital photography and skillful design, can be matched to the exact shade of your teeth.
Modern dentures are made from acrylic and, like composite resin or porcelain, provide benefits over the traditional materials used in years past. This material has the flexibility to allow for a secure fit while giving the denture a natural appearance.
For those who elect to have dental implants placed, titanium or zirconia are used to craft the post. These materials are biocompatible, so they are well-suited to improve function. Dental implants are used as part of a comprehensive restoration process to secure your prosthetics in place, eliminating the chance of a restoration slipping out of place or causing speech difficulties.
Improve Your Smile Today!
At Madison Center for Dentistry, it’s our goal to provide patients esthetically-driven options that have just as many benefits to their smiles’ health. We truly believe the materials our office uses allow us not only to deliver beautiful results but improve and preserve your overall wellbeing.
If you are looking for a dental professional in Madison committed to using the highest quality materials available, call and schedule an appointment with Dr. Zac Gilbertson today!