Implants Replace Missing Teeth

As a Board Certified Prosthodontist, my experience has shown that the most predictable and effective method of replacing missing natural teeth is with dental implants.  Here's an example of implants we have placed and restored in our office.

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

Guided Surgery: Upper Teeth In A Day

We have the technology to take you from a complete denture to an implant supported fixed bridge in a single appointment.

This denture patient had a CAT Scan of her upper jaw.  We applied a computer program to that scan to design implant locations, and a clear guide to be used in the mouth to place the implants without making any incisions. The guide was secured in her mouth and the implants placed.

The computer program also designed her fixed bridge in advance, and we made it in our own in-house laboratory.  After we placed the implants, the bridge was screwed into place.

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

Removable Partials Are Terrific

Sometimes the easiest way to replace missing front teeth is with a conventional removable partial denture.  This patient's four front teeth are actually part of the partial.

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

Live Well By Keeping Dentures Secure

Millions of people visit their dentist each year complaining of dentures "moving around."  They become loose over time because the jawbone supporting them becomes smaller and the denture has less to hold on to.  For many, relining them or making a new set makes them fit snugly again.  Unfortunately though, for some patients, relining or a new set doesn't help.  So what are the options for these patients?  What can be done to keep their dentures in place all day, without the use of messy adhesives?

Dental Implants Changed the World of Dentistry  

The introduction of dental implants has changed the world of dentistry and improved the lives of thousands of patients, including denture wearers.  Implants have been around for over 50 years and the technology has improved to a success rate of 95%.  They can be used in many different ways to aid in the form, function and aesthetics of a patient's smile. The implant is placed in the jaw to simulate the natural root of a tooth.  Once the implant is placed, a restoration is connected on top of it, depending on the need of the patient.  
In the case of denture wearers, implants provide much more stability.  They improve the ability to eat and speak.  Sore spots are reduced.  Most of all, they prevent further bone loss, maintaining facial structure over the years.  Normally, two implants are placed for a lower denture and four implants for an upper denture.  As seen in Living Well Magazine.     

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

Why a Prosthodontist Should Place Your Dental Implant

The Prosthetically Driven Implant Industry 

Todays implant dentistry is prosthetically driven.  A Board Certified Prosthodontist can determine and visualize, by the use of detailed radiographs, CT scanning, implant guides and diagnostic tooth positioning, exactly where the final tooth positions will be.  By doing so, all surgical procedures then become tailored to achieving the best esthetic and functional result possible.  It is not enough to just put an implant into the bone and make an impression and try to make the tooth on top look good.  The direct benefits of implant dentistry are bone preservation, maintenance of facial integrity, restoration of natural biting and chewing capacity and the self confidence that a secure smile can bring. Dr. Tupac is trained in five different implant systems, and can explain which is best for your needs.  Discover your dental implant options at www.drtupac.com

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)