Aesthetic functional dental restorations
Tooth wear is a common issue that, if not treated, can worsen over time and lead to undesirable effects.
Tooth wear is a common issue that, if not treated, can worsen over time and lead to undesirable effects.
Tooth wear can result from various factors:
- Failure to replace lost teeth in a timely manner can lead to jaw misalignment, increased strain on remaining teeth, and alterations in bite alignment
- Misaligned teeth can significantly affect jaw function and chewing efficiency over time.
- Gum disease
- Bruxism
Ways to restore worn teeth:
- restoring worn teeth may involve fillings based on the dental technician’s guidance, prosthetics, or a combination of both
Recommendations before functional anatomical restorations:
- a professional dental cleaning should have been performed within the last 6-12 months;
- a panoramic X-ray taken within the last 6 months is required;
- teeth must be in good health before restoration, meaning all cavities must be treated;
- ensure your teeth and gums are thoroughly cleaned before the procedure.
- have a meal before the procedure to help minimise saliva production.
The process of aesthetic functional restorations
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During a 15-30 minute consultation, the dentist assesses the level of tooth wear. A decision is made regarding whether individual tooth surface preparation is necessary before filling, and template trays are created accordingly. The required number and length of appointments are scheduled. Appointments are typically scheduled for extended periods (5-6 hours) to restore as many teeth as possible in a single session. This ensures the new bite is more comfortable, stable, and allows for quicker adaptation.
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Impressions and bite records are taken for a post-bite assessment (30 minutes), including individual jaw impressions, the facial arch, and the planned bite height (CO), which are sent to the dental laboratory. The dental technician creates virtual models of the jaws, carefully reconstructs the worn tooth structures using wax, and prepares template restorations for the dentist.
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The goal of the first session is to restore as many teeth as possible (5-6 hours total, approximately 20-30 minutes per tooth) to enhance bite stability and adaptation. The tooth surfaces are sandblasted before filling, which is carried out using the dental technician’s preparation and template trays as a guide.
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A 30-60 minute session follows for occlusion correction, polishing if needed, and taking impressions for a protective bruxism guard.
I treat every patient as a friend, ensuring a warm welcome, expert care, and exceptional service, so they leave with a smile and joy. I complete every treatment only when the best possible outcome is achieved.
Domantas Girskis / Prosthetist Dr. dentist