San Diego Prosthodontics

What is an implant-supported denture ? An implant-supported denture is a type of overdenture that is supported by and attached to implants, while a conventional denture rests on the gums. An implant-supported denture is used when a person doesn’t have any teeth in the jaw, but has enough bone in the jaw to support implants. […]

Caring for Your Dental Bridge             Dental Bridges Need Regular Cleaning When you have a dental bridge, it is very important to keep the adjacent teeth and gums healthy so they can continue to provide support for the bridge. Initially, it may be challenging to keep your bridge and the […]

Patients who experience tooth loss have a variety of treatment options available to them.   It is important to seek consultation with your prosthodontist to consider all of your options and weigh the long-term benefits s associated with each treatment plan. Dental implants are the most advanced tooth replacement method that dentists can offer their patients. […]

Are you a Candidate for a Dental Bridge? If you are missing one or more teeth you may be a candidate for a dental bridge. Not only is a gap between your teeth unsightly, but other problems may arise as a result of the missing teeth. Missing teeth is not just a cosmetic problem. Chewing […]

E-max All Ceramic Dental Crowns Significant new developments in all-ceramic materials have led to the introduction of the e.max dental crown. Previously, dental crowns made from the most natural appearing materials weren’t as durable as those made of less esthetic materials like gold or other precious metals. However, e-max crowns are fabricated with the newest in […]

Custom-Milled Dental Implant Abutments Dental implants offer one of the most successful and predictable restorative options for patients missing one or more teeth. The relative ease of placement of dental implants coupled with advances in implant design have made this process largely routine. However, due to the fact that implants require certain volumes of bone […]

How do you know when it’s time to reline your dentures?   When a patient has new dentures made, they are custom fabricated, according to the shape of the individual’s mouth. This assures proper fit and retention of the dentures. Usually, a set of dentures will last from five to ten years. However, due to […]