A Simple Solution to a Complex Problem by Nicholas Miller, DMD, MS, FACP, Board Certified Prosthodontist | Georgia Prosthodontics Rebecca, a 29-year-old female, was unhappy with the way she looked and the way her mouth and teeth functioned. Ten years ago, Rebecca had teeth removed in the maxillary left region as the result of an [...]

Supporting Patients with Defective Dental Bridges Luis, a 52-year-old patient, came to us seeking replacement of a failing bridge #1-5. He had multiple previous dental restorations that had failed. Luis had become desperate to find a solution that would allow him to confidence to eat and speak properly as well as improve his comfort and [...]

Full-arch Fixed Restoration in the Treatment in the Rehabilitation of the Edentulous Patient by Nicholas Miller, DMD, MS, FACP, Board Certified Prosthodontist | Georgia Prosthodontics Cynthia Aita-Holmes, DMD, FACP The implant-supported full-arch fixed restoration is frequently chosen by the prosthodontist as the treatment of choice in the rehabilitation of the edentulous patient. These types of [...]

Do You Have a Patient With Failing Restorations?CASE SUMMARY: The Single Anterior Implant Challenge by Carlos Castro, DDS, FACP, Board Certified Prosthodontist | Georgia Prosthodontics Patient “Mary” was referred to me by another dental professional in the area to improve the esthetics of an implant crown in the anterior segment. She was experiencing a recession [...]

Treating a patient who has bruxism and clenching and there is no restorative space by Carlos Castro, DDS, FACP, Board Certified Prosthodontist | Georgia Prosthodontics Joan was referred to us with a history of multiple fractures, bruxism, clenching, short clinical crowns, and a severe lack of restorative space.  The patient’s aesthetics was compromised, and that [...]

CASE SUMMARY: Complete Dentures by Carlos Castro, DDS, FACP, Board Certified Prosthodontist | Georgia Prosthodontics Patient “Ellen” was 70 years old when she was referred to our office by her general dentist. She did not want to have dental implants, yet she expected a stable denture on the mandible. Her diagnosis included: • History of [...]

CASE SUMMARY: Treatment of Bilateral TMJ disorder Patient “Anne” was a 17-year-old girl, referred to our office by her father, a Maxillofacial surgeon, for evaluation and treatment of bilateral TMJ. She had symptoms of moderate pain and limited mandibular opening for about 1-year and was treated previously for the same condition by a team of [...]

CASE SUMMARY: Full Mouth Reconstruction by Carlos Castro, DDS, FACP, Board Certified Prosthodontist Patient “Jill” was referred to me due to her complex dental needs. She presented to our office looking for a fixed solution to replace her unstable complete removable denture. She complained of problems when biting, speaking, and eating, and it was affecting [...]

CASE SUMMARY: Full Mouth Reconstruction by Carlos Castro, DDS, FACP, Board Certified Prosthodontist Here’s the story of a patient who was referred by another dental professional... If you have a patient with several missing, broken, or severely worn teeth, they may be a candidate for a full mouth reconstruction with the assistance of a Prosthodontist. [...]

CASE SUMMARY: Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorder by Norberto Delgado, DDS, Prosthodontist, and Specialist in TMJ of Georgia Prosthodontics Patient “Susan” was a 42-year-old woman who came to our office for treatment of TMJ disorder. She complained of bilateral TMJ noises, pain when she locks, and headaches every day. She had a history of mandibular closed-lock, [...]