Restorative Dentistry by Tysons Corner Area Dentist, Dr. Ellenbogen

Dr. Gary Ellenbogen attributes a large part of his success to careful thinking. In his mind, a superior restoration comes from thoughtful preparation and meticulous organization.

“I have my practice organized in such a way that, should I need it, any and every option is immediately on the table for my patient,” he explains. The newest aspect of this structured approach is the 4th tier of his practice, restorative dentistry. Composed of eight services — implants, bonding, fillings, crowns, bridges, inlays, onlays and crown lengthening — the approach is designed to help his patients quickly understand his diagnosis and move forward with the proper treatment.

“The simplest procedure is the filling,” Tysons Corner area dentist Ellenbogen says, “but even a filling can present challenges. That’s why I use metal-free materials, so I don’t have to worry about future decay at the site of a restoration.”

The use of non-metals like high-quality porcelain, acrylics and ceramics are indispensable to the success of other restorations Dr. Ellenbogen places. Non-metal materials provide extended durability for crowns and bridges. Inlays and onlays that seal away bacteria. Bonded teeth glow with the same artistic aesthetics of the finest porcelain veneers. No matter where decay may be present within the mouth, Dr. Ellenbogen can remove it and replace lost tooth structure with color-matched materials that blend in perfectly with the natural shade and shape of your teeth.

For those with an overly gummy smile, Tysons Corner area dentist Gary Ellenbogen may recommend crown lengthening, a process where more of the visible part of a tooth is revealed, creating a symmetrical balance between teeth and gums for enhanced beauty.

Implant dentistry is a revolutionary new restorative process that protects your mouth from myriad of potential issues that can result from spaces left by missing or extracted teeth. Dr. Ellenbogen explains, “My guess is that the implant will become the bridge of this century. It’s just too conservative; there are too many pros and barely any cons.” Among them? Implants appear more natural than any other type of restoration. They replicate your original teeth, including cusps, contours and even roots. They prevent your bone from reabsorbing underneath the space left by your original tooth. They don’t require any modification of adjacent teeth to achieve full function.

Bonding is an easy and affordable way to create a beautiful smile and immediately fix aesthetic issues like spaces, cracks or chips. If you are interested in bonding, Tysons Corner area dentist Dr. Ellenbogen strongly advocates an experienced cosmetic specialist. “Bonding is the one service that you want an artist’s eye for,” he warns. “Your natural teeth are comprised of many layers. The strength of those layers increases from the center outward; from pulp to dentin to enamel. The bonding process adds new layers of resin over certain teeth to enhance their shape, shade, color and translucency.”

Eight unique pathways to restore the health, durability, vitality and beauty of your smile and a Vienna dentist whose professional eye for detail and commitment to careful preparation? That sounds like nearly a dozen fantastic reasons to smile.

To contact Dr. Gary Ellenbogen and his friendly team, call (703) 873-7504. 

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