Dental implants might sound like some futuristic solution to missing teeth. But they’ve become part of mainstream dentistry, and are available at Robert Matlach Dental in Huntington NY. Most patients have a lot of questions about dental implants, once they seriously begin to consider them. Are there any drawbacks to implants? Are they safe? Experimental?…
Restorative dentistry
Avoid Bone Deterioration Following Extraction
In this post from Robert Matlach Dental in Huntington NY, we consider jaw bone health. To remain strong the jaw bone needs to be consistently stimulated by the pressure of chewing, biting, and talking. Each tooth has a root structure the extends into the surrounding bone. As each tooth absorbs the forces of everyday mouth…
Getting Ready For A Dental Implant?
Categories: Dental implants, Restorative dentistry
This post from Robert Matlach Dental in Huntington NY concentrates on the preparation required for a dental implant. What is a dental implant? Simply stated, a dental implant is a titanium post inserted into the jawbone. The bone and the post grow together and become a solid foundation for one or more artificial teeth. This…
Captivate Audiences Once Again
Categories: Dental implants, Restorative dentistry
Remember when being a toothless five-year-old charmed friends and family? When a lisp was considered adorable and endearing? Doesn’t really work for adults. At Robert Matlach Dental in Huntington NY we can restore missing teeth with lifelike dental implants. A single-tooth dental implant consists of three parts: the implant itself, a connecting piece called an…
Correcting Severe Dental Problems At Matlach Dental
Each restorative and cosmetic dentistry procedure performed at Matlach Dental in Huntington NY can address a specific issue. A porcelain veneer can correct the surface of a tooth that is discolored or has had enamel loss. Bonding can fill a small chip in an otherwise healthy tooth. Some dental problems are more extensive and require…
What are Possible Dental Implant Complications?
Categories: Dental implants, Restorative dentistry
Dental implants from Robert Matlach Dental in Huntington NY are state-of-the-art, with a success rate in the area of ninety-eight percent. That number is a testament to implant technology. But like any medical or dental procedure, there are risks. In this post, we will consider possible complications of a tooth implant. Infection. Any surgical procedure…
What If My Dental Crown Cracks, Comes Loose, or Comes Off?
Categories: General dentistry, Restorative dentistry
Dental crowns are restorations that are cemented over a tooth that has been repaired, and we place a lot of them at Robert Matlach Dental in Huntington NY. While the cement is strong and reliable, they have been known to come off. It may have loosened or come off while brushing, or eating something sticky. Here…
Restoring Teeth At Matlach Dental
At Matlach Dental in Huntington NY, we use a variety of techniques to restore damaged teeth. Traditional fillings are also called ‘direct restorations’ because they are applied to the tooth and then shaped and polished in one visit. Another type of filling is called an ‘indirect restoration’ and is fabricated in a dental lab. There…
