CrownsDental Crowns reinforce the structure of your tooth, improve the tooth’s function and are used to cap or cover teeth after a root canal treatment. Crowns are usually made from different materials: pure porcelain (all ceramic) or porcelain with metal or gold (metal-ceramic). In all cases, they provide great results – making your teeth and smile more appealing.PFMDr. Smilez Dental Center clinics in Chennai, can provide you with excellent quality CAD/CAM dental crowns. These crowns are metal-free and are much more durable, have high strength and esthetics compared to the conventional metal-Ceramic Crowns, making the the preferred choice among dental crowns. The premium crowns also come with a 15 year warranty.Benefits of Zirconia CrownsHigh strengthSuperior estheticsPerfect shade match with adjacent toothTranslucentNo metal margin exposureNo chipping of ceramicPerfect fitGentle to the gums15 year replacement WarrantyDisadvantages of Metal-ceramic crownsOpaque; hence reduced esthetics for front teethPossibility of chipping of ceramicMetal margin exposure with timeLess strengthPerfect shade match difficult due to opacityNo warrantyBridges Bridges at Dr. Smilez Dental Center Clinics in ChennaiA bridge is a less preferred option to replace missing teeth. A bridge replaces a missing tooth by means of two, or more, crowns which are ‘bridged’ by an additional tooth on the area of the missing tooth. Bridges are made in the same materials used to make crowns.IndicationsReplacement of missing teeth especially when the adjacent teeth are compromised and are in need for crowns. It is essential to replace missing teeth due to the numerous potential problems described in the oral health section ‘Why Replace Missing Teeth’ that may result in further tooth loss.Key Benefits of Dental BridgeMissing tooth is replacedNatural/improved appearanceSupport and protection for the compromised teethRestoration to normal or improved functioning

Root Canal Treatment is required when tooth decay progresses to involve the dental pulp and nerve of the tooth, which results in an infection at the tip of the tooth root, causing pain and sometimes swelling or the tooth may feel loose. In such cases, in order to save the tooth, a root canal treatment must be done. Sometimes, there may no symptoms if the infection is present for a long time.Root canal treatment is avoidable if tooth decay is addressed in the initial stages by a simple filling. The root canal treatment cost in Chennai is also much more than a simple filling. While a tooth filling is done on the crown portion (the part of the tooth visible in the mouth) before the tooth root gets infected, root canal treatment involves filling of the entire tooth till the tip of the root. After a root canal treatment, the tooth will lose all sensation but will remain firm in the mouth as long as the gums and bone are healthy. Since there is no sensation, it is important to protect the tooth with a dental crown to avoid breakages.A tooth treated with root canal treatment can sometimes get re-infected if improperly done or neglect to maintain good oral health. Regular Oral hygiene Maintenance is very important after root canal treatment to prevent reinfection of the tooth from the gums or from the adjacent teeth. Reinfection after root canal treatment can also happen if a dental crown is not done to protect the tooth.

Which type of braces is the best?All types of braces are equally good and provide the best results in the hands of a good orthodontist. There are multiple options available and a good brand is recommended compared to cheaper imitation braces for best results. At Dr.Smilez, we use only standard brands such as 3M, Damon Braces, American Orthodontics, etc and our orthodontists will recommend the most suitable type of braces for each patient based on the clinical condition and the complexity of tooth movement.