The first visit
We want the entire procedure to be
comfortable for you, so the first thing we do is
make sure your mouth is thoroughly numb.
Depending on the size of the filling and which
tooth we're working on, we may use a rubber dam.
A rubber dam is a small, flexible rubber sheet
that isolates the teeth we're working on and
prevents anything from falling to the back of
your throat. Then we use the handpiece to remove
the decay and shape the tooth.
The next step is to take impressions of your
teeth, which we then use to make models on which
the dental laboratory will fabricate your
porcelain onlay. Sometimes we put a small piece
of string in the space between the tooth and the
gum. We use the string to gently push the gum
away from the tooth so that we can get a more
complete impression. When we're finished, we
place a temporary onlay in your tooth, which
you'll wear until your next appointment when we
place the permanent onlay.
The Second visit
During the next visit, we remove the
temporary onlay and make sure that your new
porcelain onlay fits properly. We check the fit
and your bite, and when everything looks good,
we cement or bond your new porcelain onlay in
place.
Please call Smile Plus Cosmetic Dentistry to
make appointment or if have any questions and
needs more details on Cosmetic Dentistry needs
and how we can help you to improve your smile. |
