Repairing Chipped Teeth in Hamden

Golia Dental provides treatment of chipped teeth in Hamden, CT. Call 203-248-7400 to learn more and schedule an appointment.

Tooth bonding can repair a chipped tooth. It is used in several different ways but is probably most useful for repairing chipped teeth.

Tooth bonding is used in several different ways but is probably most useful for repairing chipped teeth. Bonding materials (high-density, space-age plastics called composite resin) and porcelain are more natural in color and can be designed to perfectly match the surrounding teeth, making it difficult to discern there ever was a broken tooth.

Transitional bonding is used for anything from a mock-up to a full-mouth rehabilitation. It’s called transitional because it allows the patient to transition into more permanent dentistry as he or she can afford, or as the treatment sequence demands, and it allows the dentist time to work out any bite related and aesthetic issues. Transitional bonding is an important tool in the skill set of an accomplished cosmetic dentist.

If you have a chipped tooth in the back of your mouth, Dr. Robert T. Golia may recommend a dental crown. Dr. Golia will often use a tooth colored crown made of porcelain or zirconia. It is important that the material be durable and strong to withstand the clenching force.

A dental crown covers the entire tooth. If the chip does not affect the entire tooth, Dr. Golia may opt for a partial crown. Also known as an onlay, a partial crown is a type of restoration or filling that covers one or more cusps. An inlay is similar to a filling, but the work resides completely within the cusps on a tooth’s chewing surface. These restorations are much more conservative than crowns and can be imperceptible from your natural tooth.

Porcelain veneers can be used to repair chipped teeth that are located in the smile zone. Porcelain laminate veneers consist of several thin layers of ceramic. Using a special adhesive, the veneers are bonded to the tooth to replace the original enamel. A very small amount of the original tooth enamel (generally less than a millimeter) in preparing for the veneer to create room for a comfortable fit.

*Individual results are not guaranteed and may vary from person to person.

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