At the Virginia Beach office of Ronald C. Fuhrmann DDS, restorative dentistry focuses on repairing and replacing teeth that have been damaged, decayed, or lost. Our goal is to restore the function, comfort, and esthetics of your smile, allowing you to eat, speak, and smile with confidence again.
Our restorative services encompass a range of treatments, including fillings to repair cavities, crowns to strengthen and protect damaged teeth, bridges to replace missing teeth, and dental implants for a long-lasting tooth replacement solution. We also offer dentures, both removable and implant-supported, to restore a full arch of missing teeth.
Dr. Fuhrmann will conduct a thorough examination to assess your individual needs and discuss the most appropriate restorative options for you. We utilize quality materials and precise techniques to ensure durable and natural-looking results. If you have damaged or missing teeth and are looking to restore your smile, we encourage you to contact us to schedule a consultation. Our restorative dentistry services include:
Dental Crowns
Dental crowns are a reliable, frequently recommended treatment to restore teeth that are significantly damaged by decay, fractures, or have undergone root canal therapy. A crown acts like a protective helmet, custom-designed to cover the entire visible portion of your tooth. This not only reinforces the tooth's structure, allowing you to bite and chew comfortably again, but also enhances its shape and appearance.
The dental crown process begins with taking precise impressions, which can be done digitally using our iTero scanner for enhanced accuracy and patient comfort, or through traditional methods. These detailed molds are then sent to a specialized dental laboratory where skilled artisans meticulously craft your personalized crown to ensure a perfect fit and a natural integration with your smile. The turnaround time for lab fabrication is typically a couple of weeks, during which a temporary crown may be placed to protect the prepared tooth.
Dental Implants
Considering a long-lasting solution for missing teeth? At the Virginia Beach office of Ronald C. Fuhrmann DDS, dental implants offer a strong and stable foundation for replacement teeth that look, feel, and function like your own natural teeth. A dental implant is a small titanium post that is surgically placed into the jawbone, where it fuses with the bone over time through a process called osseointegration. This creates a secure anchor for a replacement tooth, such as a crown, a bridge, or even dentures.
Dental Bridges
If you have one or more missing teeth, dental bridges offer a way to restore your smile's function and appearance. At the Virginia Beach office of Ronald C. Fuhrmann DDS, we provide both traditional and implant-supported dental bridges as effective solutions. A traditional dental bridge typically consists of one or more artificial teeth (pontics) held in place by dental crowns cemented onto the adjacent natural teeth. This type of bridge is a reliable way to fill the gap left by missing teeth, preventing the remaining teeth from shifting and restoring your ability to chew and speak properly.
For a more stable and long-lasting solution, we also offer implant-supported dental bridges. These bridges are anchored by dental implants that are surgically placed in the jawbone. An implant-supported bridge doesn't rely on adjacent natural teeth for support, offering greater stability and helping to preserve the integrity of the surrounding teeth. They can be an excellent option when there aren't strong enough natural teeth to support a traditional bridge or when multiple teeth are missing.
Dentures
If you are missing multiple or all of your teeth, removable dentures can help restore your smile, your ability to chew, and your confidence. At the Virginia Beach office of Ronald C. Fuhrmann DDS, we offer several types of dentures to meet your needs. Removable dentures are a traditional option, typically made of acrylic, that rest on your gums. Full dentures replace all the teeth in an arch, while partial dentures fill in the gaps when some natural teeth remain. Our dentures are custom-made to fit your mouth and can be removed for cleaning and while you sleep.
For enhanced stability and retention, our team also offers implant-supported dentures. These dentures are anchored to dental implants that have been surgically placed in your jawbone. Implant support can significantly improve the fit and function of dentures, making them more secure while eating and speaking and helping to prevent bone loss. You can have either removable dentures that snap onto the implants or fixed dentures that are only removable by a dental professional.
Implant-Supported Dentures
If you're considering a more stable and secure solution compared to traditional removable dentures, implant-supported dentures at the Virginia Beach office of Ronald C. Fuhrmann, DDS, could be the ideal choice. These dentures are anchored to dental implants, providing enhanced retention and function. We offer several types of implant-supported dentures, including:
- All-On-4: This innovative technique typically uses just four dental implants to support a full arch of replacement teeth (upper or lower). The implants are strategically placed to maximize the use of existing bone. The result is a fixed, non-removable denture that offers excellent stability and a natural feel.
- Overdentures: These are removable dentures that attach to dental implants. Unlike traditional dentures that rest solely on the gums, overdentures snap onto the implants, providing significantly improved stability during eating and speaking. You can still remove them for cleaning. The number of implants used for an overdenture can vary depending on your needs.
- Implant-Retained Dentures: These removable dentures are "retained" by the implants, meaning the implants help to hold them in place. This offers more stability than traditional dentures and helps to preserve the jawbone.
Dr. Fuhrmann can evaluate your specific situation to determine which type of implant-supported denture would best meet your needs and preferences.
Removable Dentures
At the Virginia Beach office of Ronald C. Fuhrmann DDS, removable dentures are a traditional and often more immediate solution for replacing missing teeth. These custom-made appliances can restore your smile and improve your ability to eat and speak. We offer several types of removable dentures, including:
- Complete Dentures: These are used when all the teeth in an upper or lower arch are missing. They rest directly on the gums and are held in place by suction (in the upper jaw) and the support of the underlying bone and tissues (in the lower jaw).
- Partial Dentures: These are used when some natural teeth remain. A partial denture fills in the gaps left by missing teeth and often has clasps that attach to your remaining natural teeth to keep them in place. They help prevent your existing teeth from shifting and can make it easier to chew.
- Immediate Dentures: These are prepared in advance and inserted immediately after the extraction of your remaining teeth. While convenient because you're never without teeth, they often require relining after the gums and bone have healed and shrunk.
Restore Your Smile with Top Treatments
When your smile needs restoration from tooth damage, decay, tooth loss, and more, our team is here to help. Dr. Fuhrmann and his team offer the latest treatments designed to rebuild a strong, healthy smile. Schedule your restorative dentistry consultation to get started!
