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Wichita Kansas

Amalgam - Dental Silver

Lukens Family dental

Amalgam - Dental Silver

Amalgam, or dental silver, continues to be a safe and predictable restorative material for restoring the teeth of both children and adults. It is not used quite as frequently as in the past because we now have more conservative and esthetic restorative materials from which to choose from. The FDA has continued to endorse dental amalgam as an effective dental restorative material. Furthermore, Dr. Lukens has found no peer-reviewed scientific literature that recommends preventative removal of dental amalgam restorations that have been in service for the patient for multiple years.

TYPES OF VENEERS

There are two types of veneers that are commonly used. Porcelain veneers are more durable, and resist stains better. The properties of the material also helps to create a very natural tooth look. Unlike porcelain veneers, composite resin veneers are not made in a laboratory, but instead directly applied to the teeth. They typically have a shorter life span, and are less expensive.

WHEN SHOULD YOU CONSIDER DENTAL VENEERS?

  • Your teeth are stained or discolored
  • Your teeth are crooked or misshaped
  • Your teeth have spaces between them
  • Your teeth are broken or chipped

WHAT TO EXPECT

Two visits to your dentist are typically required for porcelain veneers. At the first visit, three important steps are completed. Firstly, the your teeth is prepared to be fitted with a veneer, which will involve trimming a portion of the tooth so the veneer can be bonded on top. Secondly, an impression is taken of your tooth which will be sent to a laboratory to prepare the veneer. Finally, you may receive a temporary veneer depending on how much of your tooth structure was removed. This temporary veneer will protect your tooth while the permanent veneer is prepared at the laboratory.

At the second visit, the temporary veneer, if you received one, will be removed. Then, the new veneer received from the laboratory will be checked to see if it fits well. It’s best not to adjust porcelain veneers after they are bonded to your teeth, so any adjustments will be made beforehand. Once you and the dentist are satisfied with the look and feel of the veneer, it will be bonded to your tooth.

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We understand that you might be worried about a procedure.We assure you that we prioritize your oral health and want to help answer any questions and want to aid in any fears or anxiety that you might have.

    What Our Patients Say

    "Exceptional!! I didn't smile for over a decade, and now I just shine. I love to smile, and I really appreciate how Dr. Lukens assisted with getting to smile again!! I highly recommend his services."
    J. Crider
    Wichita, Kansas
    "Dr. Lukens and his team are friendly, knowledgeable and professional. I've been a patient of Dr. Lukens for about 1 1/2 years and highly recommend him and his team. ...""
    Alex D.
    “We recently switched from our long term dentists to this office. We could not be more pleased. The office staff are very professional and efficient, the hygienists were fantastic and Dr. Lukens provided a very thorough exam. I also appreciated the follow up letter detailing the appointment, findings and recommendations. Please give them a try, you will not be disappointed.”
    Kathy P
    “First of all I never write reviews but in this case I wanted to let everyone know that I was very impressed with Dr. Lukens and his staff's friendliness and wonderful level of professionalism and efficiency that I received. I was trying to find a good dentist in the Wichita area and I am so glad that I chose Lukens Dental. To me it's worth my time to write a positive review because good work should not go unnoticed.”
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