Treatment
Journeys
Step-by-step visual guides to our most transformative dental treatments — so you know exactly what to expect at Astra Dental in Franklin Park, IL.
🦷 Treatment Journey
Root Canal
Therapy
Saving your natural tooth — so you keep your smile, your bite, and your confidence for years to come.
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Severe Decay
Deep cavity
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Broken Tooth
Fracture / trauma
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Infected Tooth
Pain / abscess
✅
Still Saveable
Enough structure
💡 Why It's Done
Your tooth deserves a second chance
- Infection has reached the nerve inside — but the outer structure is still intact
- Enough healthy tooth remains to support a permanent crown
- Saves your natural bite and avoids an implant or bridge
- Stops spreading infection before it harms neighboring teeth or bone
⚠️ If We Don't Treat It
The risks grow fast
- Infection spreads to jaw bone, neighboring teeth — even systemically
- Abscess forms — severe swelling, pain, possible hospitalization
- Tooth becomes unsaveable → extraction required
- Missing tooth leads to bone loss and shifting teeth over time
⬇ Step-by-Step Treatment Journey ⬇
Comfort First
You Won't Feel a Thing
We fully numb the area with local anesthesia. You are as comfortable as possible throughout — many patients are surprised by how comfortable and well-managed it is.
Access & Clean
Canals Cleaned & Disinfected
We access the inner pulp, then carefully clean and shape each canal, removing all infected tissue and bacteria. Thorough disinfection is key.
Sealing
Canals Sealed Tight
The cleaned canals are filled and sealed with a biocompatible material (gutta-percha) to prevent any future re-infection.
Aftercare
Antibiotics If Needed
If infection was significant, we prescribe antibiotics to ensure it fully clears and your body heals properly.
Restoration
Permanent Filling Placed
The original damage (cavity or fracture) is restored with a durable filling material, rebuilding the tooth's form and function.
Protection
Crown Prep — Same Visit
Root-canaled teeth are more brittle and prone to cracking. We prepare the tooth for a crown the same day to protect your investment.
7–10 Days Later
Final Crown — Chew Freely!
Your custom, permanent crown is placed. It looks, feels, and functions like a natural tooth. You can chew normally on that side again. 🎉
Your Natural Tooth. Saved.
With proper care, a root canal tooth crowned with a permanent crown can last a lifetime. You preserve your natural bite, avoid costly implants, and protect your neighboring teeth and jawbone.
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Serving Franklin Park, Schiller Park, Melrose Park, River Grove & all Chicago suburbs
🦷 Complete Treatment Journey
Extraction → Bone Graft
→ Implant → Crown
When a tooth cannot be saved, we replace it the right way — with a permanent implant that looks, feels, and functions like your natural tooth.
🔴 Phase 1 · Extraction
🟠 Phase 2 · Bone Graft
🔵 Phase 3 · Implant
🟢 Phase 4 · Abutment & Crown
💡 Why This Path
The gold standard in tooth replacement
- Tooth is too damaged, infected, or broken to save with a root canal
- Implant mimics a natural root — stimulates the jawbone so it doesn't shrink
- No grinding of neighboring teeth like a bridge requires
- With proper care, implants can last a lifetime
🚨 If We Skip Treatment — Here's What Happens
Missing teeth create a dangerous chain reaction
- Jawbone starts shrinking within months of losing the tooth — permanently
- Neighboring teeth drift & tilt into the gap, misaligning your entire bite
- Bone loss compounds over time — making future implants harder & more expensive
- Chewing imbalance strains jaw joints, causing TMJ pain & headaches
⏰ The longer you wait, the fewer options you have — and the higher the cost.
⬇ Your Complete Step-by-Step Journey ⬇
🔴 Phase 1 — Extraction
Comfort First
Fully Numbed — No Pain
Local anesthesia is applied. You'll feel pressure but no pain. We take every step to make this as gentle as possible.
⏱ Same Day
Extraction
Tooth Carefully Removed
The tooth is gently extracted, preserving as much surrounding bone and gum tissue as possible to prepare for grafting.
⏱ Same Day
🟠 Phase 2 — Bone Graft
Rebuilding Foundation
Bone Graft Placed Immediately
Graft material is placed into the socket right after extraction. This preserves bone volume and creates a solid base for your future implant. A membrane is placed over it to protect healing.
⏱ Same Day · Heals over 3–6 months
🔵 Phase 3 — Implant Placement
Titanium Post
Implant Surgically Placed
Once the bone has fully healed, a small titanium implant post is placed into the jawbone. This acts as your new artificial tooth root.
⏱ After 3–6 months of graft healing
Osseointegration
Bone Fuses to the Implant
Over the next 3–6 months, your jawbone naturally bonds to the titanium post — a process called osseointegration. This creates an incredibly strong, permanent anchor.
⏱ 3–6 months healing
🟢 Phase 4 — Abutment & Crown
Connector Piece
Abutment Attached
A small connector piece (abutment) is attached to the implant post. It extends above the gumline and will hold your final crown securely in place.
⏱ Quick visit — impressions taken
Custom Crown
Final Crown Designed & Made
Impressions (or a digital scan) of your mouth are taken. Your custom porcelain crown is crafted in a lab to perfectly match your surrounding teeth in shape, size, and color.
⏱ 1–2 weeks lab fabrication
Final Step
Crown Seated — You're Done!
Your permanent crown is placed on the abutment and checked for perfect fit and bite. You now have a fully restored, beautiful tooth. Chew, smile, and live normally!
⏱ Final appointment
A Permanent Tooth. For Life.
A well-placed implant with proper oral hygiene can last a lifetime. It protects your jawbone, keeps neighboring teeth in place, and gives you back full chewing function — indistinguishable from a natural tooth.
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Serving Franklin Park, Schiller Park, Melrose Park, River Grove & all Chicago suburbs
✦ Cosmetic Dentistry Journey ✦
Your Most Confident Smile
Your Most Confident Smile
Starts Here
Veneers & porcelain crowns — not about vanity, but about finally showing up as the best version of yourself.
✦ What We Can Fix ✦
🦷 Chips & Cracks
☕ Stains & Discoloration
↔️ Gaps Between Teeth
📐 Uneven Length
🔲 Misshapen Teeth
😬 Small or Worn Teeth
✦ Your 3-Phase Journey ✦
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Phase 1
Dream Mockup & Design
⏱ 1–2 visits · No drilling yet
- Digital smile design preview
- Wax mockup in your mouth
- You approve shape & shade
- Zero surprises before we begin
2
Phase 2
Prep & Temporaries
⏱ 1 visit · Go home smiling
- Minimal prep under anesthesia
- Beautiful temporaries same day
- Test-drive your new smile
- Final tweaks before permanent
3
Phase 3
Delivery Day
⏱ 1 visit · Life-changing
- Porcelain bonded with precision
- Color & fit verified perfectly
- You see it — and love it
- Walk out a different person
✦ Typical Timeline ✦
Week 1
Consultation & Photos
Week 2–3
Design & Mockup
Week 4
Prep & Temps
Week 5–6
Final Delivery
Week 8
Follow-up Check
✦ Choose Your Treatment ✦
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Porcelain Veneers
Classic · Most Popular
Ultra-thin porcelain shells bonded to the front surface. Transform color, shape, size, and symmetry. Lasts 10–20 years with care.
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Anterior Crowns
Full Coverage · Stronger
Full porcelain crowns for teeth needing more structural support. Same beautiful aesthetic, added strength. Ideal for heavily restored teeth.
✦ Our Patients Say ✦
"I finally smile in every photo. I had no idea how much I was holding back."
✦ Veneer patient
"I walked out and cried happy tears. Worth every single penny."
✦ Crown patient
"I only wish I hadn't waited three years to make this decision."
✦ Smile makeover patient
Ready to See Your New Smile?
Personalized smile consultation — no obligation, just possibilities.