Jacob I. Ihle D.D.S
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Restorative & Reconstructive Services
Regardless of whether you need a simple filling or more extensive restoration or reconstruction, our office is able to help you decide on and accomplish the treatment you want. Our goal is for you to have an attractive smile that is comfortable, has the necessary function and chewing power, and will allow your mouth to be healthy and to positively impact your overall health.
Extreme Challenges
Dr. Hanley and Dr. Murphy have a functional and technical understanding of how things ought to function that goes beyond the training and experience of many general dentists. This background enables us to meet the challenges of complex dentistry. To put it bluntly: we thrive on extreme dental challenges.
Fillings
Most of the fillings we use are called composite resin restorations. They are bonded to your enamel and are the same color as your own teeth. We use them when the filling will be small or moderate in size and the tooth will have enough strength to function well after being filled.
Case Study
Front teeth were chipped and uneven. Decay was present under many old fillings. Patient wanted silver removed and replaced with white fillings. Teeth were smoothed and contoured, decay was removed and silver was replaced for a much more attractive smile.
Crowns
When a tooth needs a larger, stronger restoration, or when we want the best combination of strength and natural appearance, a crown is used. Porcelain ceramics are used most often, but gold is still used occasionally for strength, where it will not show.
Case Study
Combination of old fillings, decay, missing and broken teeth and unaesthetic old crowns. In addition, abscess caused two front teeth to need removal. Teeth were restored with porcelain bridges and crowns for a much-improved strength, functionality, and appearance.
Dental Implants
A dental implant is an artificial tooth root that is placed into your jaw in the area of a missing tooth. Dental implants are used to restore a single missing tooth, multiple missing teeth or anchor a partial or full denture.
Dental implants are one of the most successful dental treatments being done today and are the closest replacement for a lost tooth that modern dentistry can offer. They have been researched extensively for over thirty-five years and today's products and techniques are extremely successful. Drs. Hanley and Murphy have extensive continued education and years of experience in implantology.
Case Study
Congenitally missing tooth had been replaced by removable partial denture. A dental implant was used to provide a natural looking, permanent, more attractive solution.
Bridges
When a missing tooth or teeth need replacement, the replacement can be anchored to the adjacent tooth on either side to replicate or improve upon the previous function or appearance. Porcelain ceramics are most frequently used to blend with or improve on previous natural teeth.
Case Study
Missing tooth had been replaced with porcelain bridge years before. A dental implant and several new crowns were used to provide a more natural, attractive solution.
Periodontal / Gum Disease
Nearly 80% of the population has some form of gum disease, which painlessly causes damage that in time results in tooth loss and has been linked to heart disease, diabetes, and other ailments. We take gum disease seriously and offer the following services to treat you:
- Comprehensive charting and diagnostic services
- In-office therapy to reverse damage when possible to regain health
- Referral to excellent specialists when necessary for treatment in severe or difficult-to-treat cases
Resources
Non-Surgical Periodontal Therapy
Reconstructive Dentistry
Dr. Hanley and Dr. Murphy combine new technologies with their extensive continuing education to provide cosmetic and reconstructive dentistry right here in Fergus Falls.
Dr. Hanley and Dr. Murphy recognize that the teeth, gums, muscles, and bones are part of a system that must work as a unit to function properly. Our focus on the functional properties of cosmetic dentistry assures you that regardless of the desired cosmetic or restorative goal, the benefits of having a normal bite, which feels natural and appears natural, will occur.
Recreating versus Creating
Having a great-looking smile that looks completely natural is every patient's goal. For some, it is primarily a restorative function of putting back what was once there. We can replace missing teeth, repair damaged teeth, and correct jaw abnormalities in a way that recreates optimum facial balance and natural beauty. For others, it may mean going beyond what nature originally provided. We will combine advanced science with an aesthetic touch to make you feel beautiful, confident, and secure.
Filling Replacements
Case Study
The patient didn't like the appearance of the old fillings in back teeth. Hanley Murphy whitened the teeth and replaced old fillings.
Teeth Whitening
You don't have to live with dingy, yellow teeth anymore. A bright, sparkling smile can change the way people see you and how you feel about yourself.
Every day, your teeth go through a workout. While the top layers of your teeth are durable, wine, tea, coffee, or tobacco discolors them. Medications such as antibiotics and even aging can contribute to discoloring or darkening teeth.
While there are a variety of home care products on the market, they are not as effective as the procedure used in our office. It is very safe. Research and clinical studies by organizations, such as the American Dental Association, indicate that whitening under the supervision of a dentist is safe and effective. In addition, we have been using this method successfully for almost 20 years.
Case Study
Teeth had a combination of old fillings, staining, decay, and wear and tear. Teeth were whitened and crowns were placed to result in stronger, straighter, and nicer looking teeth and smile.
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Veneers
Veneers are a custom-made shell specially prepared to make your teeth look beautiful and natural. They allow for improvement in the size, shape, length, alignment and color of a tooth. They are bonded directly to the tooth, sometimes even without the need for an anesthetic. The procedure is simple and requires just a few appointments to have an amazing improvement.
Even the most subtle change in your smile can make a dramatic difference in the way you look and feel. When you feel and look good, you project a self-confident image.
Case Study
Teeth had space between them. Teeth were bonded to close space between teeth.
Full or Partial Dentures
If multiple teeth or even all of the teeth have been removed, a removable prosthesis called a partial or full denture can be used to replace the missing teeth. Because the denture teeth wear and the inside of your mouth changes shape over time, dentures need to be refitted or remade periodically.
Case Study
Congenitally missing tooth had been replaced by removable partial denture. A dental implant was used to provide a natural looking, permanent, more attractive solution.
Jacob I. Ihle D.D.S.
1409 College Way | Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Phone: 218-739-3245 | Fax: 218-739-5626
Email: frontdesk@ottertaildental.com
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