Starting December 4, 2023 we will be located at:
1455 North Sandburg Terrace Suite 102B Chicago, IL 60610
Our office phone, fax and email address will remain the same.
We look forward to seeing you at our new space.
Dr. Reena Shah & the Sandburg Village Dental Team
If you are missing more than 1 tooth, a removable partial denture may be a good option for you. If you are missing all of your teeth and would like to replace them, a full denture would be for you. Sometimes, the partial denture or full denture may not stay in place or food/plaque/debris can get stuck under them. If this happens, you may have dental implants placed to help ensure the partial or full denture stays and helps you to function normally again.
The Anatomy of a Dental Implant An implant's size and shape will depend on the tooth it is replacing. The titanium implant or "screw" is placed directly into the jawbone. Next the abutment (similar to a post) can be affixed into the implant and set with a screw. The crown is then cemented onto the abutment (cement-retained implant crown). Sometimes the crown can be made with the abutment as one unit and affixed into the implant with a screw (screw-retained implant crown).
Traditional Braces Alternative Your Invisalign® treatment will consist of a series of aligners (sometimes referred to as clear aligners) that you switch out about every two weeks, depending on the case. Each aligner is individually manufactured with exact calculations to gradually shift your teeth into place. The Invisalign system is custom-made for your teeth and your teeth only, so it is made to fit comfortably.
The Anatomy of a Porcelain VeneerPorcelain veneers (dental veneers) are thin shells of porcelain bonded to the front of the teeth. Because they are thin, light can shine through them and they take on the natural color of the underlying tooth structure. Only a minimal amount of tooth structure may need to be removed.
Dentures with Implants Implants, or the titanium screws, can be placed to help ensure your denture (partial or full) stays in place.
Traditional Dental Crown Dental crowns (also known as caps) are made of porcelain, porcelain and metal, or entirely out of metal. A dental crown is a permanent covering that fits over a portion of existing tooth.
Your gums and teeth need a rest, for at least 6-8 hours. Night time is the best. But if you want to wear your teeth to bed, give your gums and teeth some rest for 8 hours during the day. And don’t forget to brush your dentures like you would your own teeth. And also, don’t forget to clean your mouth too. Even where you don’t have teeth, be sure there is no food, plaque or debris anywhere.
