Restorative Dentistry

A dental crown (or cap) covers the entire visible portion of a tooth, restoring it to its natural shape, size, strength, and appearance. Crowns are recommended for teeth that are too damaged for a filling — severely decayed, fractured, cracked, or weakened by a large old filling or root canal treatment.

Modern crowns are made from tooth-colored porcelain or zirconia and are virtually indistinguishable from natural teeth. We take impressions or digital scans, and the crown is fabricated to precisely fit your tooth. Most crown procedures take two appointments.

A dental bridge is a fixed restoration that replaces one or more missing teeth by anchoring an artificial tooth (or teeth) to crowns placed on the adjacent natural teeth. The result is a seamless, permanent restoration that looks and functions like real teeth.

Bridges help restore your ability to chew and speak normally, maintain the shape of your face, and prevent neighboring teeth from drifting into the gap. We'll evaluate whether a bridge or implant restoration is the better choice for your specific situation.

Dental implants are the gold standard for tooth replacement — a titanium post is surgically placed into the jawbone to act as an artificial root, and a crown (or bridge) is then attached on top. The result is a permanent, natural-looking, and natural-feeling replacement that doesn't rely on adjacent teeth for support.

At Protego Dental, we handle the restorative phase — the crown or bridge that sits on top of the implant. For the surgical placement of the implant itself, we work closely with trusted local oral surgeons and coordinate care seamlessly from start to finish.

Implants are typically the most durable long-term solution for missing teeth, often lasting decades with proper care.

Full dentures replace an entire arch of missing teeth (upper, lower, or both). Custom-fitted to your mouth, they restore your ability to eat, speak, and smile with confidence. Modern full dentures are more comfortable and natural-looking than the dentures of a generation ago.

Partial dentures replace several missing teeth when some natural teeth remain. They clip to existing teeth and are removable for cleaning. Like full dentures, they restore function and aesthetics while preventing remaining teeth from shifting.

We also discuss implant-supported dentures for patients who want a more secure fit — these snap onto implants for dramatically improved stability, eliminating the need for adhesive.