Derry Restorative Dentistry

Enhancing Smiles Since 1980

Here at Haas Dental Associates, we proudly offer a wide variety of options to help your smile be its healthiest and most attractive. Read on to find out more about our Derry restorative dentistry options!

Dental Bridges

A dental bridge is an option to replace a missing tooth by relying on the natural teeth that remain around it. A bridge involves placing crowns on the surrounding teeth which support an additional crown to fill the gap where a tooth is missing.

A bridge is the standard of care when:

• Teeth adjacent to unwanted space require or could benefit from crowns
• An implant is not a treatment option (or not ideal) for a specified area

Dental Crowns

Crowns, also known as “caps” cover the entire surface of a tooth. They are customized to give a natural and aesthetically pleasing appearance. Crowns are indicated when a tooth is considered structurally compromised.

A tooth’s structure is considered compromised when:

• There is a lack of tooth structure remaining, due to a large area of decay or trauma
• Erosion of the enamel has occurred
• History of grinding or clenching which has worn away tooth structure over time
• Crack in the tooth which extends into structure of tooth placing it at high risk for fracturing
• A tooth has had endodontic treatment (root canal)

Benefits of Crowns:

• Feels like a natural tooth
• Looks like a natural tooth
• Functions like a natural tooth
• Provides protection and strength – crowns can withstand forces much greater than a natural tooth
• Durability

Call us at (603) 635-4173 or fill out our online contact form to find out how our dental restoration services in Derry can help to improve your smile.