PROCEDURES
THE AMALGAM (SILVER FILLING) "CONTROVERSY" :
REPLACEMENT WITH CAST-GOLD INLAYS. ONLAYS AND CROWNS
Replacement of the large failing amalgam restorations with full or partial cast gold crowns.
Advantages : conversation of tooth structure. Use of non-toxic material, function, greater durability and historical success.
Disadvantages : poor cosmetics and cost.
Before:
After:
| NUMBER OF OFFICE VISITS | TWO |
| ANESTHETIC REQUIREMENTS | YES |
| ESTIMATED LONGEVITY OF TREATMENT | DECADES |
| COSMETIC VALUE | NON-NEGATIVE |
| INSURANCE BENEFITS | YES (CONSULT INSURANCE CO.) |
THE AMALGAM (SILVER FILLING) "CONTROVERSY" :
REPLACEMENT WITH FULL-COVERAGE PROCELAIN CROWNS
Replacement of the large failing amalgam restorations with coverage porcelain and porcelain fused-to-metal crowns.
When tooth display a combination of cracks, fractures, failing restorations, and large filling materials placed "beyond the limits of the material," the most reliable restorative and cosmetic alternative is a full coverage porcelain crown. These crowns may be full porcelain or porcelain fused to metal. The advantages are: function, durability and cosmetics, while the disadvantages are: tooth reduction and cost.
Before:
After:
| NUMBER OF OFFICE VISITS | TWO |
| ANESTHETIC REQUIREMENTS | YES |
| ESTIMATED LONGEVITY OF TREATMENT | 15 YEARS+ |
| COSMETIC VALUE | VERY GOOD |
| INSURANCE BENEFITS | YES (CONSULT INSURANCE CO.) |
Dr Ajay Dhankhar DDS and Dr Rehan Bashar DDS - Providing services in cosmetic dentistry and smile makeovers to the areas of Bellevue, Issaquah and Seattle, Washington.
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