Prosthetic Dentistry

Unfortunately, losing a tooth can start a vicious cycle of destruction. In a normal, healthy mouth, your teeth have a natural balance. Each upper tooth contacts the corresponding lower tooth, allowing for a well-balanced chewing function. Losing a tooth quickly destroys this balance. A functional mouth has 28 teeth (14 upper and 14 lower). They work as a team. Each tooth has three or four companion teeth: the neighboring teeth, and one or two biting partners in the opposite arch. These companion teeth provide support and stability.

Drifting, shifting, periodontal disease, and abnormal decay areas are some of the problems that can occur when your tooth loses the support of a companion. Statistics suggest that this neighbor tooth will be lost next. Then the next closest neighbor is subjected to the same conditions. With each lost tooth, the problems are magnified, and the cycle continues.

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• Missing Teeth
• Partials/Dentures
• Crowns
• Fixed Bridges
• Implants

Missing Teeth
A complete set of teeth improves your confidence and self-esteem, but it also increases the longevity of your natural teeth by removing stress placed on them. Dr. Firouzian and his dental staff in Columbus, Ohio have several procedures to help replace missing teeth, including implants, bridges, and natural looking partial or full dentures. It is not necessary to live with missing teeth any longer.

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Partials/Dentures
Patients who have lost all or some of their teeth are candidates for complete or partial dentures, which will improve your ability to chew and speak, provide support for your facial muscles, and greatly enhance your facial appearance and smile. The denture process can take one month, or even longer, depending on the patient. We work patiently with you to make sure you are completely satisfied and feel comfortable with your new dentures.

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Crowns
Crowns are used when large fillings wear out, when a tooth is cracked, or when making cosmetic improvements to teeth.

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Fixed Bridges
Fixed bridges replace missing teeth. They are most commonly porcelain and metallic framed for strength. According to Dr. Firouzian in Columbus, Ohio, bridges not only prevent loss of chewing function, but also prevent shifting of teeth which can lead to bite and jaw joint problems.

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Implants
Dental implants have become a state of the art treatment for many patients who are missing one or more teeth. A dental implant is a replacement tooth "root" constructed of medical grade titanium. Dental implants are extremely stable, strong and natural looking. Patients with dental implants are able to eat, smile and laugh without fear or embarrassment that their denture may slip or click, or that their bridge will trap food.

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