Michael S. Gorfinkel, D.M.D. Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
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EXTRACTIONS
A dental extraction (also referred to as exodontia) is the removal of a tooth from the mouth. Extractions are performed for a wide variety of reasons, including tooth decay that has destroyed enough tooth structure to prevent restorations. Extractions of impacted or problematic wisdom teeth are routinely performed, as are extractions of some permanent teeth to make space for orthodontic treatment.
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WHY MIGHT YOU NEED AN EXTRACTION
The most common reason for extraction is tooth damage due to breakage or decay. There are additional reasons for tooth extraction:
- Severe tooth decay or infection
- Extra teeth which are blocking other teeth from coming in
- Severe gum disease which may affect the supporting tissues and bone structures of teeth
- Fractured teeth
- Insufficient space for wisdom teeth
There are 2 Types of Extractions
1. Simple extractions
Simple Extractions are performed on teeth that are visible in the mouth, usually under local anaesthetic, and require only the use of instruments to elevate and/or grasp the visible portion of the tooth.
2. Surgical extractions
Surgical extractions involve the removal of teeth that cannot be easily accessed, either because they have broken under the gum line or because they have not erupted fully.
BRIDGES
A bridge, also known as a fixed partial denture, is a used to replace a missing tooth by joining permanently to adjacent teeth or dental implants.
To explain this as easy as possible, the abutment teeth are reduced in size to accommodate the material to be used to restore the size and shape of the original teeth in a correct alignment and contact with the opposing teeth
There are different types of bridges, depending on how they are fabricated and the way they anchor to the adjacent teeth. Conventionally fixed bridges are made using porcelain fused to high nobel metal, however they can be made of all porcelain or composite resin.
WE CAN REBUILD YOUR SMILE
Here at Michael Gorfinkel, DMD, our goal is to perform your dental procedure with care, confidence, and strategy to give you optimal results. We try to minimize discomfort to ensure your full satisfaction with the procedure. This goal, along with our dedication to providing as much education to our patients, is why we have become one of the leading dental practices in Broward County.
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