If you struggle to maintain good oral hygiene habits, then your teeth are at increased risk of suffering a cavity. If you also have a bad habit of putting off your regular dental checkup with Dr. Madalina Iorgulescu an untreated cavity can grow large. In time it might compromise so much of the tooth that a severe fracture occurs.

In a case like this Dr. Madalina Iorgulescu might be able to treat a tooth by performing a root canal with a dental crown. Unfortunately, if the root of the tooth is severely or a large abscess has formed in the gums, she might recommend a total extraction. This can help ease the pain and prevent further infection.

When you’re ready, Dr. Madalina Iorgulescu can start the process of restoring the tooth with a dental bridge. This is one solid piece of dental work that replicates the appearance and function of the original tooth. It is fused to a pair of crowns on each end.

To properly anchoring the dental bridge in your mouth, Dr. Madalina Iorgulescu will need to create a pair of abutments. This is done by removing the entire tooth enamel layer from each of the surrounding teeth.

A detailed impression will be created of the two abutments and any related teeth in your dentition. It will be sent to a dental lab to guide technicians while they create your dental bridge. Temporary crowns will then be cemented over each abutment to protect it.

When your dental bridge is ready a member of Dr. Madalina Iorgulescu’s will call you to schedule a second appointment. This session will be brief. Dr. Madalina Iorgulescu will simply remove the temporary crowns and cement your dental bridge firmly onto the abutments.

If you live in the Summit, New Jersey, area and you’ve lost a tooth suffering from an untreated cavity you should call 908-273-0884 to have it treated at Morristown & Summit Prosthodontics.