Restorative Dentistry

Restorative Dentistry includes children’s fillings, crowns and prosthesis, including treatment of the often devastating nursing bottle decay.  Dr. Sun is committed to discussing all options before these procedures and answering all questions you may have.  Always working for the goal of a healthy smile is our first priority.

 

The three types of crowns are:

SSC (Stainless Steel Crown or Silver Cap):

 

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Photo credit -Terna Dental College

 

A strong silver-colored cap placed on a sick baby molar with lots of decay or damage. It protects the whole tooth so your child can chew and smile normally until that tooth falls out naturally. More information at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK574547/

 

 

Zirconia (white) Crown:

 

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Photo credit - Dr. Dan Huang

 

A rigid tooth-colored crown made of durable ceramic. It's used to fix baby teeth so they look natural and feel comfortable, especially for front teeth. Find more information at https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8910015/

 

 

Bioflex (white) Crown:

 

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Photo courtesy of Dr. Matt Lucero

 

A flexible, tooth-colored rowns made from a high-strength hybrid resin. It’s used to restore baby teeth with a natural look. Find more information at https://724481.app.netsuite.com/c.724481/site/assets/files/MKT-NSBFIPS_BioFlx_International_Sheet_A4_Rev_0.pdf

 

 

Find more information regarding 3 different types of crowns at https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12007260/

 

 

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Case Courtesy of Dr. Liel Grinbaum

 

 

Pulp Treatments:

 

Procedures to treat the inside of a tooth when it is infected or damaged. This helps save the tooth and relieve pain.

 

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Photo courtesy of NuSmiles

 

 

Band and Loop:

 

A space holder used when a baby tooth is lost early. It helps keep space open for the adult tooth to come in properly.

 

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Photo courtesy of kidsdentaltips.com

 

 

 

Anterior Strip Crown:

 

A clear crown placed on a front baby tooth that is filled with white material to fix and protect it.

 

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Local Anesthetic:

 

Medicine that numbs a specific area in the mouth so your child won’t feel pain during treatment.

 

Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF):

 

A special liquid painted on cavities to stop them from getting bigger, without any drilling or shots. It can help save the tooth and avoid more complex treatment.

 

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Photo courtesy of Dr. Carla Cohn

 

 

 

Papacari Duo:

 

A gentle gel used to soften tooth decay so it can be cleaned out painlessly, instead of using a dental drill. Papacárie Duo® has been trusted for over 20 years in South America and Europe. Papacarie Duo is a gel that cleans the interior of a prepared cavity prior to self-etch bond procedures without the need for a drill or anesthesia.

 

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Photo courtesy of Santa Luca Deposito Dental

 

 

Resin Infiltration:

 

A drill-free treatment for early cavities or white spots, where a clear liquid fills and seals weakened tooth enamel to prevent the cavity from growing. Find more information at https://www.dmg-america.com/solutions/prevention-and-early-intervention/infiltration/icon-smooth-surface

 

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Curodont:

 

A topical gel that helps the tooth repair itself by encouraging natural mineral growth, stopping small cavities before they need a filling. Find more information at https://professional.vvardis.us/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Curodont-Repair-Fluoride-Plus_Curodont-Protect-Patient-Leaflet.pdf