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Welcome to
the practice of Debra S. Zombek & Associates, D.D.S.,
P.A.
Our patient-centered clinic offers comprehensive dental care
with an equal commitment to preventative, restorative, and cosmetic
dentistry. At our clinic, our patients are our top priorities.
We value personalized attention and long-term relationships with
our clients.
In addition, we are committed to high standards of patient safety
and environmental protection. We emphasize mercury-free dentistry
in all our work, as well as environmentally friendly dental practices.
We are proud to offer leading dental technologies and techniques
in a small, community-oriented practice. Come visit our Rocky
Mount, NC office today to find out how satisfying quality, personalized
dental care can be.
Digital
x-rays can now be taken using sensors that transmit
the image directly into a computer monitor. This larger image
helps the patient understand the doctor's explanations more
easily and enables the doctor to "zoom in" on a
specific area of the tooth. An important advantage to this
new technology is that it reduces the amount of radiation
by 90%. Digital x-rays are also faster. The digital image
only takes a minute or two to appear in the monitor. In addition,
this new technology is friendly to the environment since
no chemicals are needed for developing the image.
Natural
tooth-colored fillings were created as an alternative
to traditional metal dental fillings (or Amalgam fillings). Tooth
fillings that are colored to look like a natural
tooth are known as Composite Resin Dental Fillings and are
made of a plastic dental resin.
Composite Resin Dental Fillings are not only strong, durable,
and offer a more aesthetically pleasing result, they avoid the
use of mercury found in traditional metal fillings.
Since 1985 CEREC by Sirona has remained the preferred CAD/CAM technology of dentists worldwide for the fabrication of all- ceramic dental restorations in a single treatment appointment. CEREC is proven by hundreds of clinical studies and is offered by thousands of dentists to millions of patients around the world each year. It also has the broadest restorative range of any dental CAD/CAM system on the market. Proven performance, unrivaled success, and unequaled capabilities have made CEREC the number one dental CAD/CAM choice for over 28 years.
Crowns are synthetic
caps, usually made of a material like porcelain, placed on the
top of a tooth. Crowns are typically used to restore a tooth’s
function and appearance following a restorative procedure such
as a root canal. When decay in a tooth has become so advanced
that large portions of the tooth must be removed, crowns are
often used to restore the tooth. Crowns are also used to attach
bridges, cover implants, prevent a cracked tooth from becoming
worse, or an existing filling is in jeopardy of becoming loose
or dislocated. Crowns also serve a cosmetic use, and are applied
when a discolored or stained tooth needs to be restored to its
natural appearance.
When restoration procedures
such as root canal therapy, crowns, or fillings are not enough
to save a tooth, it may need to be pulled, or extracted.
Tooth extraction procedures today are far less painful than ever
before, thanks to powerful anesthetics and sedatives. In many
cases, a patient who has tooth pulled experiences little or no
discomfort, and only minor bleeding.
Before a tooth is extracted, the area surrounding the tooth is
numbed with a topical/and or injectable anesthetic such as Novocaine.
Patients with extracted teeth sometimes need to take an antibiotic,
and at the very least, take precautions following the procedure
to ensure that infection doesn't occur.
If
you don't smile as much because your teeth have become discolored,
dingy, or stained, teeth whitening can get
you smiling again. Teeth whitening can be
performed to provide you with overall whiter, brighter teeth,
or if one tooth is discolored, a more consistent color. There
are various teeth or tooth whitening procedures,
and your specific needs should be considered when consulting
with your dentist.
Partial dentures,
also sometimes called “overdentures,” are designed
to fit over a small section of implants or natural teeth. Partial
dentures are characteristic by their pinkish gum-like plastic
bases, on to which replacement teeth are attached. Small clasps
are used to attach the denture to existing teeth. Some clasps,
which can be more expensive, are made of natural-looking material
that is hard-to-detect.
Dentures are designed
to replace missing teeth, and are worn by millions of Americans.
Technological advancements have resulted in dentures that are
lightweight and mimic the look and feel of natural teeth. Most
dentures are made from a combination of metals and synthetic
material such as acrylic resin. Dentures are generally classified
as partial or full. Partial dentures are designed to replace
a small section of teeth, and help prevent existing healthy natural
teeth from shifting position; full dentures generally replace
an entire set of teeth such as upper and lower dentures.
Imtec Mini Dental Implants consists
of a miniature titanium implant that acts like the root of your
tooth and a retaining fixture that is incorporated into the base
of your denture, The head of the implant is shaped like a ball
and the retaining fixture acts like a socket that contains a
rubber O-ring. The O-ring snaps over the ball when the denture
is seated and holds the denture at a predetermined leve of force.
When seated, the denture gently rests on the gum tissue. The
implant fixtures allow for micro-mobility while withstanding
natural lifting forces.
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Nobel Biocare Dental Implants Tooth extraction is quite common due to trauma, poor dental health and gum disease. Leaving the missing tooth space empty may not sound too serious, but the consequences of not filling in the space from the missing tooth can include:
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The teeth adjacent to your missing tooth can change position to fill the gap;
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The loss of your missing tooth’s root can cause your
jawbone to shrink, making your face appear prematurely older; and,
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A missing tooth in the front of your mouth can affect your smile and your self-confidence.
In many situations, a dental implant is the most pleasingly
esthetic solution for replacing the missing tooth. An all-ceramic dental
crown or dental bridge, secured to a dental implant, provides a complete
and beautiful solution for improving your smile. A dental implant takes
the place of the missing tooth’s root and helps prevent the above consequences.
Root
canal therapy usually entails one to three visits.
During the first visit, a small hole is drilled through the
top of the tooth and into the inner chamber. Diseased tissue
is removed, the inner chamber cleansed and disinfected, and
the tiny canals reshaped. The cleansed chamber and canals are
filled with an elastic material and medication designed to
prevent infection. If necessary, the drilled hole is temporarily
filled until a permanent seal is made with a crown.
Most patients who have root canal experience little or no discomfort
or pain, and enjoy a restored tooth that can last almost as long
as its healthy original.
Conscious sedation, produced by the administration
of certain medications, is an altered level of consciousness
that still allows a patient to respond to physical stimulation
and verbal commands, and to maintain an unassisted airway.
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Nitrous oxide is fast-acting,
quick recovery and has few side effects. Nitrous
oxide is a safe and well established way to deal with dental
anxiety and discomfort. It can be used with children and
adults. 85 % of pediatric dentist use it with their patients.
Nitrous oxide is a sweet-smelling gas made up of nitrogen and
oxygen. It has a calming and comforting effect while allowing
you to be in control and awake through the procedure. This allows
you to communicate with us throughout the procedure . It
has the effect of raising the pain threshold and may even make
time feel like it passes more quickly.
Nitrous oxide is mixed with oxygen so it takes effect quickly,
less than five minutes and you will recover quickly, about five
to ten minutes and has few side effects. It can be
individually adjusted to your personal need.
Nitrous oxide can help you if you are anxious or have an overactive
gag reflex, and also help control pain. It can be used when we
give injections to help you through this procedure to make it
more comfortable for you.
It can not be used if you are pregnant, too young to understand
the procedure or if you are uncomfortable with something around
your nose. Remember to have an empty stomach or no heavy meals
two hours before use.
We will be monitoring you throughout your use of nitrous oxide. We
will monitor your temperature, blood pressure, skin color, eye
dilation, pulse, communication levels and emotional responses.
We offer the latest Cerec Crowns & Onlays. This saves patients time by offering a one visit/appointment for making and delivering the crowns or onlays
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Periodontal soft tissue laser
treatments
The
use of the Dental Laser now enables us to provide
the latest technology available in dental treatment. The Odyssey
Diode Soft Tissue Laser is used for many types of decay removal
and most soft tissue surgery.
Lasers are revolutionizing the way we treat dental disease. They
work by emitting a precise, specialized beam of light that gently
targets and destroys dental decay and removes soft tissue.
Lasers provide safe, fast, comfortable and effective treatment
for both hard and soft oral tissues. They eliminate the unpleasant
noises and vibrations of conventional dental treatment. Sometimes
it is necessary to combine conventional procedures with laser
treatment depending on the procedure and technical difficulty
involved.
Lasers promote faster healing and little or no post surgical
discomfort, especially with frenectomies and gingival (gum) surgery.
Lasers sterilize the treatment area.
Laser treatment sometimes requires little or no numbing.
Lasers are gentler to the oral tissues then conventional methods
of treatment.
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