What Is Crown Lengthening?

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Perfect smiles created at Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte – Dr. Christopher A. Bowman often require crown lengthening. Crown lengthening surgery is a safe and effective procedure that exposes more of the visible part of the tooth. Some patients undergo crown lengthening surgery at Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte – Dr. Christopher A. Bowman to alter their…

Are Dental Implants Experimental?

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No. Dental implants have been placed in millions of people. Some studies have revealed a success rate as high as 98%. Dental implants have been perfected and tested If you don’t follow the dental industry, you may not be aware that dental implants have been used since the 1960’s. According to the American Academy of…

The Advantages of Implant-Retained Dentures

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Are you trading your traditional dentures for implant-stabilized dentures? Implant-retained or implant-stabilized dentures both provide various merits over traditional dentures. Secure in the mouth—no slipping Offers up to 100% natural chewing function The upper denture doesn’t cover as much of the palate This helps patients taste food more easily. (Hooray!) More comfortable When dentures are…

Behind The Scenes: Dental Crown Fabrication

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Today’s message focuses on some nifty dentistry advances that are used behind-the-scenes to benefit Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte patients.. Dental crowns can be constructed with metal, ceramic (porcelain), plastics, or varying combinations of these. We will describe the process used to create a porcelain crown, though the steps are similar to those used for other…

Preventing Facial Injuries

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Facial injuries occur all too often in the our immediate area. Local Little Leaguers get hit by inside pitches, construction workers suffer falls and other accidents at the worksite, and motorists sustain injuries in harmful collisions every single day. Accidents at home can also result in serious injury to the face. We at Advanced Dentistry…