From the desk of Dr. Cruz: Implants

Dental Implants are an excellent choice for replacing missing teeth. This requires enough quantity and quality of bone at the site of the implant. Implants also avoid affecting the adjacent teeth. Implants make it possible for the teeth at the back of the jaw to be replaced which is not possible in specific situations with a traditional approach.

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Dental Implants and a new you!

Dental implant technology has come as a boon for millions of patients around the world who suffer from missing teeth. Teeth may be lost due to aging, disease, accident or injury, or in some cases, one or more teeth may be missing from birth. In all such situations, the patient�s general health, oral functionality and the physical appearance gets compromised to some extent.

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With Dental Implants, You Don�t Need to Hide Your Smile

Dental Implants have become a popular cure for people with missing teeth. This dental solution has helped many people put an end to their aesthetic misery. It has also helped improve the quality of life for many people. Dental implants act as a substitute and replacement for the roots of teeth which are missing.

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What are the advantages of dental implants?

Made of titanium, dental implants offer many benefits to patients. According to experienced dentists, dental implants present advantages like predictability, increase in the range and scope of treatment options, aesthetics and durability, and conservation.

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Dental Implants in Laguna Niguel - Permanent Tooth Replacement Solution

If you are missing teeth, you have several options at tooth restoration. One of them is called dental implants. Dental implants are artificial �roots� made of titanium that are placed into your bone where your missing teeth once were.

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Laguna Niguel Dental Implants - Implants vs dentures

Dentistry has come a long way over the years. The primary way to replace missing teeth used to be with dentures, but over time, technology has allowed dentists other alternatives for teeth missing or lost from damage, age, or extraction.

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From the desk of Dr. Cruz: Veneers

The difference is that one is made of ceramic or porcelain and the other out of a composite resin material. They each have their advantages and disadvantages. Porcelain veneers look natural and the visual allure is typically better than with composite. It also entails more effort and removal of tooth structure.

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Make an Impression with Porcelain Veneers

The first impression is always the best impression. However, discolored, poorly shaped or damaged teeth can spoil a first impression and create a negative impression. This is why Dr. Mark Cruz provides his patients with the �smile-saving� solution of porcelain veneers!

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How are Porcelain Veneers made? What is their lifespan?

For patients who may be embarrassed to smile or laugh because of chipped, stained or misaligned teeth, porcelain veneers are an excellent solution to getting their dazzling and amazing smile back. Porcelain veneers are very thin shells of porcelain that are placed on the teeth, which will result in the teeth looking aesthetically pleasing and natural looking.

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From the Desk of Dr. Cruz: Cosmetic Dentistry

We offer a variety of cosmetic dentistry services based on accurate diagnosis and treatment planning. They include home bleaching, light / laser bleaching, veneers, and different ceramic systems to replace tooth structure.

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Who is a good candidate for cosmetic dentistry?

According to Dr. Mark Cruz, an ideal candidate for cosmetic dentistry is any person who has a particular pressing concern about their smile and how it affects their entire facial appearance.

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How important is your smile?

The answer to the question, �How important is your smile?� primarily revolves around the preferences and desires of an individual. Since the desires and preferences of a person are variable, their expectation from a smile is variable too.

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Cosmetic Dentistry� Is it right for me?

Whiten, Brighten and Straighten. Cap, crown and even replace lost teeth. Cosmetic dentistry is the talk of the town. There isn�t much that dentists can�t do these days to improve the patients� smile. And along with a better look, cosmetic dentistry often improves your oral health. (But) it can also seriously compromise with your health, (too).

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Cosmetic Dentistry�It�s not just for Women

Natural teeth are one of the most important parts of a person�s physical appearance. The face is the most definitive part of a person�s looks, and teeth are a key constituent of the face. The desire to have natural and normal looks is common for both men and women. It is an innate human desire, and it has nothing to do with gender.

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Decide on a Beautiful Smile

When you look around, you might notice a never-before-seen demand and an extraordinary desire by people to get a dazzling smile. Due to the presence of a variety of technological applications, people now have the option of achieving that great smile easily. In effect, technology has given people various options to brighten, improve and straighten their teeth.

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What is Cosmetic Dentistry

The first thing most people notice about you is your smile. Cosmetic dentistry is the latest trend in the science of dentistry. It offers a selection of advanced techniques to create the smile of your dreams!

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What are your thoughts on the latest developments in cosmetic dentistry?

According to most dentists, cosmetic dentistry is a field that is regarded as exciting and life-changing. Utilizing the vast number of dental treatments in the cosmetic dentistry field, dentists are able to give patients the smile they have always searched for and wanted.

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Research Evaluation of a Lithium Disilicate Restorative System

The original IPS Empress material has achieved tremendous success in the dental profession, making it an advanced alternative to metal supported restorations. As a result of its enhanced aesthetics, achieved through resin cementation of a ceramic that demonstrates 97.4% success rate has been documented.

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From the Desk of Dr. Cruz: Crowns

A tooth will require a crown only if it has been damaged a great deal and is considered a last option. A crown involves more removal of tooth structure than a veneer. A veneer will not give the expected results if the damage of the tooth is more. An inlay, onlay or a veneer is recommended if possible over a crown.

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How long will a crown last?

The duration that a crown will last depends on a variety of factors. Primarily, it depends on the diagnosis and the quality of service received by the patient. The quality of service depends on the dentist�s, as well as the laboratory technician�s contribution.

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What are Dental Crowns

Dental crowns are a prosthetic component that replaces lost tooth structure. Crowns are a means of dental restoration and are commonly known as dental caps or tooth caps because of the tooth-shaped cap placed over the tooth. This �cap� protects the damaged or decayed coronal portion of a stable or viable tooth.

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When is a crown necessary?

A dental crown is a prosthetic replacement used to replace lost tooth structure. It is often necessary and ideal for situations where there is extensive destruction of tooth structure. Such extensive destruction or loss of tooth structure can be caused either through fractures or decay.

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Dental Crowns in Laguna Niguel

The best seating of complete crowns during cementation can be achieved by venting the crown and using a tapping cementation technique. When the crown is not vented, a dynamic seating method provides the best seating.

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From the Desk of Dr. Cruz: Bridges

A dental bridge is a prosthetic device which is cemented onto at least two teeth. These two teeth help support the prosthetic tooth which is used to replace the missing tooth. When you have a missing tooth, we prepare the teeth which lie on either side of the missing space.

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What are Dentures?

Dentures are a removable set of teeth or a single tooth. The main function of dentures is to replicate and replace any teeth that are missing. Dentures are also used to replace missing bone and gum tissue. Patients however, are not advised to wear dentures all day long and it is recommended to remove them when not in use.

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