Restorative Care
At Allen Dental Inc., our Restorative Care services are designed to repair and rebuild your smile, addressing issues like tooth decay, damage, or tooth loss. From fillings and crowns to dental implants and bridges, we are dedicated to restoring the function and appearance of your teeth, helping you achieve a healthy, confident smile.
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Dental Implants
Losing a tooth doesn’t have to be permanent. At Allen Dental, we offer advanced dental implant solutions to restore your smile's function, appearance, and confidence. Using modern technology like 3D imaging and a personalized approach, Dr. Allen tailors every treatment to your unique needs. Our services range from single-tooth implants to full-arch restorations, conveniently available in Pembroke Pines and Miramar.
How Dental Implants Help
Dental implants do more than fill gaps in your smile—they prevent bone loss, maintain facial structure, and improve eating and speaking. Made up of a post, abutment, and restoration, implants mimic both the root and visible part of a natural tooth, promoting long-term oral health and wellness.
Implant Options
We offer a variety of implant solutions, including:
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Single Implants: Ideal for replacing individual missing teeth.
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Implant-Supported Bridges: Replace multiple missing teeth without altering healthy ones.
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Overdentures and Hybrid Dentures: Provide stability and a better fit than traditional dentures.
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All-on-4®: Replace a full arch of teeth with just four implants.
For patients with low jawbone density, we offer grafting and work with specialists for advanced procedures like sinus lifts to ensure implant success.
Treatment at Your Pace
Dr. Allen customizes your treatment timeline based on your comfort and needs, offering options like immediate implant placement or multi-implant visits to reduce appointments.
Schedule a consultation today and discover how dental implants can restore your smile and enhance your quality of life!
Dental Fillings
Dental fillings are a common and effective solution for repairing teeth damaged by cavities or minor fractures. By restoring the tooth's structure and function, fillings help prevent further decay and maintain your oral health.
Why Choose Dental Fillings?
Fillings are used to:
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Repair cavities caused by tooth decay.
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Fix chipped, cracked, or worn teeth.
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Restore the tooth's shape, strength, and appearance.
Types of Fillings
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Composite (Tooth-Colored): Blends with natural teeth, ideal for a discreet and natural look.
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Amalgam (Silver): Durable and cost-effective, often used for back teeth.
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Gold Fillings: Long-lasting and strong but more expensive.
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Ceramic Fillings: Tooth-colored and resistant to staining, great for larger restorations.
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Glass Ionomer: Releases fluoride to protect teeth, often used for children or near the gumline.
The Filling Procedure
The dentist begins by numbing the area around the affected tooth to ensure comfort. Any decay or damaged areas are carefully removed, leaving a clean surface for the filling. The chosen filling material is then placed into the prepared area, shaped to match the natural contours of your tooth, and polished for a smooth, seamless finish. This quick and straightforward process restores your tooth's functionality and appearance.
With proper care, dental fillings can last for many years. Regular check-ups and good oral hygiene will help maintain the health and longevity of your restored tooth. Contact us today to learn more about dental fillings and protect your smile!
Crowns
A dental crown, or cap, is a custom covering that restores a tooth's shape, size, and strength, protecting it from further damage. Crowns are ideal for teeth that cannot be repaired with fillings or other restorations, offering durability and a natural appearance.
Why Choose a Crown?
Dental crowns are a versatile solution for a variety of dental concerns. They can restore and protect broken or fractured teeth, address cosmetic issues, and strengthen teeth that are decayed, weakened, or have large or fractured fillings. Crowns are also commonly used to protect teeth after root canal treatment. Porcelain crowns, in particular, are a popular choice due to their ability to mimic the natural look of teeth while providing long-lasting durability.
The Crown Procedure
The process typically requires two appointments:
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First Appointment:
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The tooth is numbed, cleaned, and reshaped to fit the crown.
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Impressions are taken to create a custom crown.
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A temporary crown is placed to protect the tooth.
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Second Appointment:
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The temporary crown is removed, and the tooth is cleaned.
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The permanent crown is fitted, adjusted, and securely cemented.
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After placement, you’ll receive care instructions to maintain your crown’s longevity. With proper oral hygiene and regular dental visits, crowns can last many years, helping restore your smile and confidence.
Contact us to learn more about dental crowns and how they can improve your oral health.
Root Canal
Root canal therapy is a procedure to save a tooth when its pulp (the living tissue inside) is damaged by decay, infection, or trauma. The pulp, nerves, bacteria, and decay are removed, and the space is filled with medicated materials to restore the tooth’s full function. This treatment prevents the need for extraction, which can lead to more expensive and complex dental issues. Root canals are highly successful and typically last a lifetime, though occasional retreatment may be needed.
Signs You May Need a Root Canal:
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An abscess or pimple on the gums
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Sensitivity to hot or cold
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Severe tooth pain or swelling
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Tenderness, or sometimes no symptoms at all
Why Root Canal Therapy is Needed:
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Decay has reached the pulp.
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Infection or abscess is present.
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Injury or trauma has damaged the tooth.
The Root Canal Process
Performed over one or more appointments, the procedure involves numbing the tooth, placing a rubber dam to keep it dry, and creating an access opening. The infected pulp, nerve tissue, and bacteria are removed using root canal files, and the tooth is thoroughly cleaned. The tooth is then sealed with a filling, and in subsequent appointments, a permanent filling or crown is placed to protect and restore the tooth.
Post-treatment sensitivity is normal but temporary as the tooth heals. Proper oral hygiene and regular dental check-ups will ensure the longevity of your root canal. Contact us to learn more about this effective treatment to save your natural teeth!
Dentures & Partials
Dentures are removable dental appliances designed to replace missing teeth and surrounding tissue. They closely resemble natural teeth and can even enhance your smile. Dentures are a durable and effective solution to restore function, improve appearance, and support facial structure.
Types of Dentures
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Complete Dentures: Used when all teeth are missing. These can be:
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Conventional: Made after the gums have healed (4–6 weeks after tooth removal).
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Immediate: Placed immediately after tooth removal, providing a temporary solution while the tissues heal.
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Partial Dentures: Replace multiple missing teeth while preventing remaining teeth from shifting.
Reasons for Dentures
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Replace all teeth in an arch (complete dentures) or several teeth (partial dentures).
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Enhance your smile and facial appearance.
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Improve chewing, speech, and digestion.
The Denture Process
The process involves taking impressions and measurements of your mouth to create custom dentures. After several try-ins to ensure the right fit and appearance, the final denture is placed and adjusted for comfort.
Proper cleaning, good oral hygiene, and regular dental visits will help maintain your dentures for many years. Contact us to learn more about dentures and how they can restore your smile and quality of life!
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Dental Bridges
A dental bridge is a restorative solution that replaces missing teeth by "bridging" the gap with artificial teeth anchored to surrounding teeth or implants. Bridges restore function, prevent teeth from shifting, and maintain facial structure.
Benefits of Dental Bridges
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Restore your smile and confidence.
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Improve chewing and speaking.
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Prevent teeth from shifting.
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Maintain facial support.
Types of Bridges
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Traditional Bridges: Anchored with crowns on adjacent teeth.
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Implant-Supported Bridges: Attached to dental implants for added stability.
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Cantilever Bridges: Supported by one anchor tooth.
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Maryland Bridges: Bonded to the back of nearby teeth with minimal preparation.
Procedure Overview
Involves two visits: the first to prepare anchor teeth and take impressions, and the second to fit and cement the custom bridge.
With proper care, dental bridges can last for many years. Contact us to find out how they can restore your smile and oral health!