Look Younger With Dental Implants

When teeth are removed, the jawbone begins a continuous, lifelong process of resorption, or shrinkage.  As a result, there is a collapse of facial support, less height in the lower third of the face, loss of facial and lip muscle tone, and weakening of the chewing muscles.

The main physiological benefit of dental implants is that they preserve bone.  The implants stimulate the jawbone as the tooth roots once did.  By doing so, facial contours are maintained also. With natural lip and cheek support, the implants help maintain your youthful appearance.

Robert G. Tupac, DDS, FACP, Inc.,
 Diplomate, American Board of Prosthodontics
(661) 325-1275 | www.drtupac.com
5060 California Ave., #170, Bakersfield, CA 93309

Time for a New Front Tooth?

Replacing an Old Crown Can Enhance Your Mood

Replacing that old crown on your front tooth with today's more advanced dental laboratory technology can make all the difference in the world in how you look, smile, and feel about yourself.  With our in-house laboratory, we can create whichever restorative solution is best for your dental needs. As a Board Certified Prosthodontist, Dr. Tupac welcomes the opportunity to help you! 

Robert G. Tupac, DDS, FACP, Inc., Diplomate, American Board of Prosthodontics (661) 325-1275 | www.drtupac.com 5060 California Ave., #170, Bakersfield, CA 93309

What is a Prosthodontist?

We see our prosthodontist because our lifestyle demands our dentures look natural, are comfortable and fit well.  Dr. Tupac is a Board Certified Prosthodontist.  A prosthodontist is a dentist recognized by the American Dental Association as a specialist in restoring and replacing teeth.  With additional education and training, prosthodontists have the capability to provide excellent results on crowns, bridges, dentures, dental implants and other cosmetic and restorative procedures.  Adapted from the American College of Prosthodontists, a professional group of which Dr. Tupac is a Fellow.  He has served on the ACP's Board of Directors for ten years, and has authored the Peer Review Manual and the Parameters of Care. 


Robert G. Tupac, DDS, FACP, Inc., Diplomate, American Board of Prosthodontics (661) 325-1275 | www.drtupac.com 5060 California Ave., #170, Bakersfield, CA 93309

Porcelain Veneers for Fractured Teeth

Veneers can Restore Your Smile 

Fall and break your teeth and they need to be protected!  Porcelain veneers are a conservative method of covering and sealing cracks and fissures while restoring teeth in a beautiful manner.

Robert G. Tupac, DDS, FACP, Inc.,
Diplomate, American Board of Prosthodontics
(661) 325-1275 | www.drtupac.com
5060 California Ave., #170, Bakersfield, CA 93309 (map)

Time for a New Front Tooth?

Replacing an Old Crown Can Enhance Your Mood

Replacing that old crown on your front tooth with today's more advanced dental laboratory technology can make all the difference in the world in how you look, smile, and feel about yourself.  With our in-house laboratory, we can create whichever restorative solution is best for your dental needs. As a Board Certified Prosthodontist, Dr. Tupac welcomes the opportunity to help you! 

Robert G. Tupac, DDS, FACP, Inc., 
Diplomate, American Board of Prosthodontics
(661) 325-1275 | www.drtupac.com
5060 California Ave., #170, Bakersfield, CA 93309 (map)

How Treating a Tooth is like Building a House

Healthy Foundation Makes a Strong House

The goal of root canal therapy is to prevent and eliminate infection at the apex (tip) of the root
of the tooth. Then what? Treating a tooth is like building a house. A root canal ensures the foundation is healthy, but the structure on top must be properly constructed.

Many classical studies show that the restoration of the top of the tooth is essential to seal the tooth and prevent root canal re-infection. Greater success is observed in teeth restored with permanent restorations within 2 months of completion of the root canal treatment. Crowns are considered the restoration of choice for endodontically treated posterior teeth. In fact, statistics show root canal treated teeth not crowned are lost at a rate 6 times greater than teeth crowned after root canal therapy.

The thing to remember, then, is that even though the root canal therapy may get you out of pain, treatment isn't finished until the tooth is restored permanently.

Robert G. Tupac, DDS, FACP, Inc.,
Diplomate, American Board of Prosthodontics
(661) 325-1275 | www.drtupac.com
5060 California Ave., #170, Bakersfield, CA 93309 (map)