Restorative Dentistry Services

Filling a tooth involves replacing damaged structure with either amalgam (silver-tin alloy) or composite resin (tooth-colored). Amalgams, known for durability, are cost-effective and suitable for large back molars. On the other hand, composite resin, matching tooth shades, is often preferred for front teeth due to its aesthetic appeal.

At Mailloux Dentistry, we prioritize your preferences and oral health. Dr. Mailloux's expertise ensures precise filling placement, addressing concerns about appearance, durability, and safety. For a comprehensive evaluation or to address loose fillings, contact our office at (616) 392-3717. Early detection is key to preventing complex dental issues.

Bridges and crowns, essential in daily dental practice, are expertly crafted at Mailloux Dentistry for both functionality and aesthetic appeal.

Ceramic crowns serve to cover implants or protect fragile teeth. Bridges, acting as literal bridges, fill gaps caused by missing teeth, connecting to healthy adjacent teeth, with crowns. This treatment is optimal for those with healthy gums and existing restorations in surrounding teeth.

Dr. Mailloux and our skilled lab technician tailor bridges and crowns to your unique needs, using digital detailed dental records. Our restorative solutions, permanently placed but easily maintained, seamlessly blend with regular oral hygiene practices. For inquiries about existing restorations or to explore dental restorative options, contact us at (616) 392-3717 for an evaluation.

Beyond traditional dentures, implant dentistry offers advanced solutions for oral prosthetics. Implants can serve as singular tooth replacements or anchor points for dentures, providing stability, retention, and preserving jawbone mass.

Implant-retained dentures engage onto two or more implants, enhancing stability while remaining removable for cleaning. Implant-supported dentures use retentive features of a bar with anchoring housings that allow for the comfort of a permanent solution, the esthetics and lip support needed of a denture and the cleansability of a removable prosthetic. All the benefits in one great solution.

A full arch fixed implant solution is another option that restores an entire set of dentition with six or more implants and the set of teeth is anchored to the implants with screws. This type of tooth replacement is meant to look, feel and function, better than or as good as your permanent teeth used to be while maintenance is still routine cleaning and is removed only as needed by the dentist. The material is a strong, esthetic ceramic that allows for lasting, non-staining final product.

Mailloux Dentistry is a full service practice equipped to manufacture all types of prosthodontic solutions including implant prosthetics. Dr. Mailloux then collaborates with local oral surgeons for seamless treatment. Thorough treatment planning, involving X-rays, impressions, CT scans, and photographs, ensures precise implant placement, bone evaluation, and denture design.

The time frame for implant prosthetics varies based on factors like tooth removal, healing time, and potential bone grafting. While newer technologies like All-on-4™, or Teeth-in-a day, allow some patients to receive new teeth in a day, the process typically spans a year, allowing for healing and bone connectivity. Temporary prosthetics are utilized until the final version is delivered.

Implant prosthetics offer natural speech, confidence in stability, and freedom in eating without palate coverage. Whether you're a new patient or seeking to replace an ineffective denture, implant prosthetics are a life-quality investment.

Implant crowns, similar to regular ceramic crowns, involve dental impressions and meticulous craftsmanship. After the surgical anchoring of a metal implant into the jawbone, a custom abutment connects the ceramic crown to the implant post. At Mailloux Dentistry, we prioritize custom abutments, tailored to individual sites for optimal fit and contour. The final crown, designed with precision, is permanently seated on the implant.

Our close partnership with local oral surgeons, implant providers and digital planning ensures a seamless referral process for implant restoration. And our preference for custom abutments, and custom implant placement with surgical guides, guarantees a personalized fit, enhancing both functionality and aesthetics. For inquiries about implant crown restoration or to explore implant dentistry, contact us at (616) 392-3717 for an evaluation.