Experience comprehensive restorative dentistry services at Jewell Dentistry, conveniently located in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Jewell and Dr. Bowers lead our dedicated team in providing top-quality treatments, including dentures, implants, crowns, and bridges, tailored to restore your smile's functionality and aesthetics. Whether you require dental implants for missing teeth or bridges to fill gaps, trust Jewell Dentistry for expert restorative dental care in Wilmington, NC, and regain confidence in your smile.
RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY
RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY
RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY
COMPLETE & PARTIAL DENTURES
If you have lost, or are losing your teeth, consider dentures as a solution. A denture is a removable replacement for missing teeth and surrounding tissues. We administer both complete and partial denture procedures.
Complete Dentures
Complete dentures are used when all teeth are missing from a patient’s mouth. There are two types of complete dentures: conventional and immediate. Conventional dentures are made when the remaining teeth are taken out and after the gums have healed. Healing takes about two to three months. Immediate dentures are created ahead of time and can be used by the patient while their gums are healing. Immediate dentures are only a temporary solution. They should only be worn until conventional dentures are made.
Partial Dentures
Partial Dentures are used when only a few natural teeth still remain. They can be removable, or be made into a bridge, which connects to existing teeth and holds artificial teeth in place in the missing spots. Because the bridge is “cemented” in place and connected, it stops natural teeth from moving.
Are you a candidate for dentures?
This procedure should be thoroughly discussed with our dentists, as there are several personal and medical factors to consider. You may be a better candidate for a different solution, so always speak with our professionals first.
Complete (Lower) Dentures
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Different Types of Partial Dentures
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IMPLANT RESTORATIONS
Transform your smile with the remarkable benefits of dental implants, revolutionary artificial replacements meticulously designed to replicate the natural roots of your teeth. Surgically anchored to both the gum and jawbone, these implants feature a crown that flawlessly reproduces the aesthetics, sensation, and functionality of your original tooth. Setting them apart from traditional dentures or fixed bridges, dental implants offer a enduring, fixed solution, eliminating the need for removal during regular cleaning.
Why Choose Dental Implants?
- Enduring Solution: Dental implants are meticulously crafted to mirror the look and feel of your natural teeth, providing a permanent dental solution.
- Steadfast Stability: These implants securely anchor in place, ensuring you can speak and eat with the utmost comfort and confidence.
- Long-lasting Durability: Exceptionally robust, each implant is engineered to withstand the test of time and can last a lifetime with proper oral hygiene.
Are You a Candidate for Dental Implants?
Ideal for anyone with missing teeth, dental implants are a versatile solution. Whether you’re young or old, maintaining healthy dental habits and regular dentist visits ensures the longevity and optimal condition of your implants. Embrace a lifetime of confident smiles with dental implants.
Single Tooth Implant (Upper Arch)
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CROWNS
Dental crowns are custom-fit “caps” that fit over the entire tooth structure, restoring the strength, function, comfort and appearance of your teeth. They are cemented into place to cover the visible portion of a tooth entirely. Crowns are made in porcelain and gold, and can also be fused to already existing metal crowns.
Are you a candidate for dental crowns?
Crowns are designed for patients that have:
- Broken or fractured teeth that are worn down.
- Any weak teeth that are at risk to breaking or cracking.
- Teeth that are decayed.
- Large fillings that are covering a tooth that is barely left.
- Dental implants that need to be covered.
- Stained or misshapen teeth that need to be covered.
- Had a root canal and a tooth needs protection.
- A need for cosmetic enhancement.
Ceramic Dental Crown
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BRIDGES
A dental bridge is a custom-made, artificial tooth made of porcelain that replaces one or more missing teeth. It is supported by adjacent teeth or by a dental implant, and is attached from the gum line to resemble a real tooth. Bridges look completely natural, and are tinted to match the color of your existing teeth. There are three types of dental bridges.
TRADITIONAL BRIDGES
Traditional bridges are made for those who are missing a tooth between natural teeth. A bridge is made between the two natural teeth, with the artificial fit in between.
They are the most common bridge procedure.
CANTILEVER BRIDGES
Cantilever bridges are made for those who are missing a tooth, but there is only one side that has a natural tooth next to the missing space.
MARYLAND BRIDGES
Maryland bridges are made differently with plastic teeth and gums that are held together by a metal structure. The metal is bonded to the natural teeth on either side.
ARE YOU A CANDIDATE FOR DENTAL BRIDGES?
You might require a bridge if you need to:
- Fill a space with missing teeth.
- Maintain your facial shape.
- Prevent remaining teeth from drifting out of position.
- Upgrade from a removable partial denture to a permanent appliance.
- Restore chewing and speaking ability.
Traditional Bridges
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Cantilever Bridges
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Maryland Bridges
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Ensuring your oral health is our utmost concern, and we’re dedicated to delivering thorough and compassionate care for your whole family. With Dr. Jewell and our attentive team, we’re committed to preserving the health and beauty of your smiles.
Ensuring your oral health is our utmost concern, and we’re dedicated to delivering thorough and compassionate care for your whole family. With Dr. Jewell and our attentive team, we’re committed to preserving the health and beauty of your smiles.