Advantages of Dental Implants

Implants act like a natural tooth root and support individually made ceramic crowns, bridges or a complete arch prosthesis.

• dental implants have 50 years of success and are a trusted method of tooth replacement
• they act like a natural tooth root, and there is no difference in feeling
• they are made of biocompatible materials and are accepted by the jawbone
• with proper care and maintenance, they can last a lifetime
• they maintain natural bone and minimize further bone loss by providing stimulation from chewing forces
• they provide stability, retention and comfort for a wide variety of replacement teeth solutions

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

Replacing Missing Teeth Critical for Daily Function

The muscles of the head and neck work together to determine how we eat, breathe, speak and how we look.  Chewing muscles are supported by the jaws and teeth, and are responsible for the stability of the head and neck.  For this reason, the replacement of missing teeth is important in maintaining our social and biological capability in many different areas:

• lower jaw position, in relation to the skull--allows neck muscles to hold the head in its proper posture--a loss of teeth can cause the head to drop, eyes to be downcast and breathing space of the throat to be decreased
• the height of the lower third of the face--upper and lower tooth contact maintains the length of chewing muscles, keeps the lips and cheeks supported, and contributes to facial attractiveness
• speaking--both the space in the mouth and the airflow through the mouth determined by the shape of the palate, tongue and position of the teeth creates proper speech sounds
• eating--mastication of the right kinds of foods to have a balanced and nutritious diet

Tooth replacement enhances quality of life.

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