A patient might walk into my office with what I call a “terminal dentition” case. In this situation, all teeth need to be extracted for full mouth implants. Saving the teeth would not be a practical option in many situations. Sometimes the number of bad teeth outnumber the “good teeth.” Sometimes only the upper or … Read more
(updated October 2024) Dental implants are artificial tooth roots. They usually look like screws and they go into the jaw bone on the upper or lower or as high as the cheekbone. Essentially they are artificial roots to anchor a missing tooth or a section of teeth or all of your teeth. Once implanted, they … Read more
Full mouth dentistry with dental implants and crowns can get very complex. I treated this patient in my Burbank office with nine dental implants and a total of more than 20 crowns. The full mouth dental reconstruction involved the upper and lower teeth and opening the bite to be taller. The three minute audio recording … Read more