White Fillings (Composite)
Fillings are the most common type of ‘restorative treatment’. A filling replaces the part of the tooth that has been lost because decay has caused a cavity in the tooth or because the tooth has broken. One option in restoring the tooth is to have a white filling, commonly known as  a ‘Composite Filling’.

Composite is available in several shades to perfectly match your tooth. It is bonded directly to your tooth, which can help to support the remaining tooth structure.

Composite is not ideal for all restorations on back teeth especially if you have a large cavity, as bonding does not have the strength over large areas. 
The alternative tooth coloured restoration then would be an inlay or onlay. 
Inlays / Onlays
Inlays and Onlays are restorations that are used to rebuild a tooth that has lost a significant amount of its structure due to decay or trauma.  Similar to dental fillings, but rather than being directly placed into your tooth and then set, they are fabricated in our dental laboratory and then cemented into place. Inlays fit into the tooth, whereas onlays sit on top of the remaining tooth structure.

Inlays and Onlays can be constructed using –
  • Porcelain
  • Gold
  • Composite
We will evaluate your tooth to see if it is suitable for an Inlay or Onlay, then decide which material is best.
Bridges
A bridge is one of the options to replace missing teeth. It is a permanent fixture which is anchored to the adjacent natural tooth or teeth (the abutment) to ‘bridge’ the gap where the tooth (or teeth) is missing (the pontic). This also prevents the adjacent natural teeth from drifting.

A bridge is a great option if you do not wish to have dental implants or a denture to replace your missing tooth or teeth. There are many different designs and materials which can be used for bridges: our dentist will discuss the best option for you.

Each bridge is individually handcrafted by our dental technician to create a healthy, natural look which also sits comfortably with your bite.
Dental Implants
Dental Implants are the latest innovation to replace a missing tooth or a number of teeth. An implant consists of an artificial titanium rod which is placed directly into the jaw bone and acts as a replacement for the root portion of the natural tooth. The implant is made using pure titanium which allows new bone cells to grow around it: the implant then integrates with the newly formed bone which firmly locks it into place. This process is called ‘Osseointegration’.

A Dental Implant can be used to replace one or more teeth.

Talk to our medical team today about implants. We'll be happy to recommend the best possible solution to fit your own individual needs.
Bridges help maintain the shape of your face and alleviate the stress in your bite by replacing missing teeth. Sometimes called a fixed partial denture, a bridge replaces missing teeth with artificial teeth, looks great, and literally bridges the gap where one or more teeth may have been.

Contact the professional team at Yangebup Dental Centre today for a consultation and find out how we can help you restore the health of your teeth!. 
Call 9417 9888 or send an appointment request!