Contact our office serving Mesa, Phoenix, Scottsdale, and surrounding areas for more information on restorative dentistry options such as porcelain crowns and full mouth reconstruction.
Dr. J. Ladd Williams
1244 N. Greenfield Rd., Suite 103
Mesa, Arizona 85205
Toll Free: 1-866-330-9558
Mesa, Scottsdale, Phoenix – Restorative Dentistry Options
Dr. Williams thinks that everyone deserves a healthy, beautiful smile. While preventative care is enough in some cases to maintain good lifelong dental health and function, Dr. Williams specializes in restorative dentistry because he knows that most people will eventually experience some kind of tooth damage or injury. When this happens, it is important to treat the problem promptly and to solve it correctly the first time. In this way, patients are able to avoid more serious long-term complications such as TMJ disorders.
Dr. Williams also believes strongly that almost any mouth, no matter the amount of damage sustained, can be restored to a state of functional beauty through restorative dentistry. At his practice serving Mesa , Scottsdale, Phoenix, and surrounding areas, he offers restorative dentistry treatments ranging from porcelain crowns to full-mouth reconstruction, ensuring his patients can obtain the comprehensive dental care they need. Dr. Williams can deliver exceptional results with efficiency and comfort.
Porcelain Crowns
Porcelain crowns look and feel like real teeth, and are virtually indistinguishable from a patient's natural teeth. Porcelain has the advantage of translucency, which means that it absorbs and reflects light the same way that a real tooth does. Other tooth-colored materials often look unrealistic because they are opaque.
At his Mesa practice serving Phoenix , Scottsdale, and surrounding communities, Dr. Williams utilizes porcelain crowns to repair, strengthen, and improve the appearance of broken or heavily decayed teeth. In the first appointment, the damaged tooth is reshaped and resized to allow the crown to be placed over it. Dr. Williams then creates a mold from which the porcelain crown will be created. Dr. Williams uses a detailed color-matching process to make sure the new crown will match the surrounding teeth. The permanent crown is then custom-designed at a lab to fit the reshaped tooth perfectly. Once the porcelain crown is ready, Dr Williams bonds it in place using a special light-activated bonding agent. A porcelain crown will function just like a normal tooth. The patient will be able to chew normally, and the crown will provide support to adjacent teeth.
Inlays and Onlays
Dental inlays and onlays are intended to repair teeth that are moderately damaged by decay and that need some structural support. For decayed teeth that still have healthy cusps, Dr. Williams often recommends an inlay. Inlays are designed to cover the chewing surface of the tooth between the cusps and reinforce an area weakened by decay. If one or more of the cusps are damaged, Dr. Williams uses an onlay or onlays to make the repair. An onlay covers the affected cusp or cusps as well as the chewing surface of the teeth. Both inlays and onlays are constructed from tooth-colored materials that are difficult to distinguish from the original tooth. This makes them good replacements for unsightly metal fillings.
When inlays and onlays are used to repair teeth damage by cavities, they can preserve the tooth and prevent porcelain crowns and dental implants from becoming necessary. This saves patients time and money. In Dr. Williams’ opinion, prevention of future dental problems is a key to effective restorative dentistry.
Full-Mouth Reconstruction
Because Dr. Williams believes that most teeth are recoverable, he enjoys the challenge of performing a full-mouth reconstruction for patients at his Mesa practice. The restorative dentistry procedures used to accomplish a full-mouth reconstruction require supreme artistry and knowledge of every available technique. Because each case is unique, Dr. Williams uses different strategies to help each patient achieve good dental health and a beautiful smile.
A full-mouth reconstruction is often performed using porcelain crowns, inlays, onlays, porcelain veneers, and other dental solutions so that some or all of the patient's existing teeth can be preserved. In cases of irreparable tooth damage or missing teeth, Dr. Williams may refer his patients to an oral surgeon for permanent tooth replacement with dental implants. A dental implant is a titanium post that integrates with jawbone to act as a root for a natural looking porcelain crown. Dental implants and porcelain crowns are ideal for tooth replacement because they look, feel, and function like natural teeth.
Full-mouth reconstruction is the pinnacle of restorative dentistry technology and professional artistry. For patients at his practice serving the Mesa , Scottsdale, and Phoenix areas, Dr. Williams creates full-mouth reconstruction treatment plans that are customized to the unique dental needs and concerns of each individual.
General Dental Care
The key to maintaining good dental health is establishing good habits. This means being diligent about brushing and flossing after every meal. Equally important is a regular cleaning and checkup exam schedule. Dr. Williams recommends that checkups be scheduled at least every six months. By performing regular cleanings and examinations, Dr. Williams and his staff can prevent the onset of tooth decay, periodontal disease, oral cancers, and other problems that can become much more serious over time if left untreated. Good preventative care can help patients avoid the need for reconstructive dentistry treatment, which saves them time and expense.
When cavities and other dental problems arise, Dr. Williams is able to treat them quickly and conveniently. As a part of his commitment to helping all of his patients achieve a beautiful smile and lasting dental health, Dr. Williams can perform virtually any procedure using pain-free dentistry techniques. He offers sedation dentistry to truly maximize patient comfort and relaxation.
Contact Dr. J. Ladd Williams
At our office in Mesa, Dr. Williams provides outstanding restorative dentistry solutions. Patients in Mesa, Scottsdale, Phoenix, and surrounding communities can contact Dr. Williams about porcelain crowns, inlays, onlays, full-mouth reconstruction, or any dental concern they might have.