What’s a dental implant surgery? A dental implant is a small metal post that is surgically inserted into the jawbone to act as a replacement for a natural tooth. The implant is then capped with a porcelain or ceramic tooth that looks and functions just like a real tooth. Dental implants are a popular choice for those who have lost…
What is dental restoration? Dental restoration is the process of repairing or replacing damaged or missing teeth. There are several different types of dental restoration, including dental implants, dentures, and bridges. Dental restoration can improve the function and appearance of your teeth, and it can also help to prevent further damage to your teeth. In this blog post, we have shared…
What is a dental crown? A dental crown is a type of dental restoration that completely encases or caps a tooth. Crowns are often used to restore a tooth’s function and appearance following a root canal procedure, to support a large filling when there is not enough remaining tooth structure, or to protect a weak tooth from fracturing. Crowns can…
What is a dental bridge? A dental bridge is a fixed (non-removable) appliance used to replace one or more missing teeth by literally bridging the gap created by the missing tooth or teeth. A dental bridge is made up of two crowns for the teeth on either side of the gap — these are called abutment teeth — with a…
Missing teeth can have a significant impact on your appearance and overall health. Missing teeth not only affect the appearance of your smile, but also your overall health. There are many treatment options for missing teeth, but it’s important to understand which one is right for you. Did you know that your dental bridge might be the best solution for…
3D CT Dental Scan 3D CT Scan Our practice utilizes state-of-the-art 3D cone-beam CT (computed tomography) technology that provides highly accurate 3-D radiographic images for the diagnosis, planning and treatment of oral surgery. This technology provides highly accurate 3-D radiographic images for the diagnosis, planning and treatment of dental implantology, TMJ analysis, airway assessment, oral and orthognathic surgery and other…
Jawbone Health: Preserving Dental Impact below the Gum Line A beautiful aesthetic smile is an important factor to many dental patients. For those who have experienced a broken or missing tooth, the embarrassment will help influence a fast trip to the dentist. Smiles are very important to the American culture. A uniform, healthy smile is visually important for both professional…
Implants & Long Term Oral Health What Makes Implants so Unique to Long Term Oral Health? Dental implants are a good example of the advanced technology created to improve and maintain optimal oral health with patients who are missing teeth or may need extractions. Known for their strength and durability, dental implants offer multiple benefits to people searching for a…
Cone Beam CT Scan Will Improve Dental Implant Placement Dental implants have become a popular and valuable solution to missing teeth. The benefits of this advanced dental treatment outweigh the initial investment, making dental implants a more economically-savvy restoration for maintaining good long-term oral health over the lifespan of the patient. Because of their growing popularity, more and more dentists…
Dr. Joseph Azizi DMD – Green Dental & Orthodontics About Me Dr. Joseph “Dr. Joe” Azizi, D.M.D. Lead Dental Provider and Clinical Director Welcome to the world of unparalleled dental excellence led by Dr. Joseph Azizi, fondly known as Dr. Joe. With over two decades of experience in the field of dentistry, Dr. Joe has not only garnered a reputation as…