In this section, you will find stories and photo galleries of some patients that we have treated over the years. All of the patients in these stories were treated by Dr. Kazemi in collaboration with restoring dentists.
To make it more relevant to your need, the stories are categorized according to the type of situation:
Implants in smile zone:
The smile zone is the upper front area of your mouth and typically refers to your canines (#6, 11), lateral incisors (#7, 10), and central incisors (#8, 9)
Single tooth replacement:
A single tooth replacement may be in any site: incisors, canines, premolars, or molars. With this option, one can avoid unnecessary damage to adjacent teeth from use of a bridge or denture. The implant supported a customized crown that looks and feels as a natural tooth.
Multiple teeth replacement:
Multiple teeth replacement with implants helps restore areas of the mouth with several adjacent teeth missing. Typically in the back of the mouth, one implant is necessary per tooth being replaced while in the front of the mouth, implants may be restored with a connecting bridge.
Complete missing teeth:
For patients who have lost all of their teeth, there is a better option than just a conventional denture. These stories demonstrate several options:
- Overdentures on two or four implant
- Fixed prosthesis using a hybrid design
- Fixed prosthesis with complete implant supported bridge
Dental Implant Success Stories
Upper Molar Replacement
The Story: Patient with missing upper left molar. His chief goals were to replace the missing tooth to regain his function and keep the adjacent teeth healthy. [singlepic id=534 w=320 h=240 float=center] Treatment: The key to success in this patient was precise placement of dental implant and a well designed restoration by our team prosthodontist. For planning, study models of patients teeth... Read full story
Upper Lateral Incisor
FS
The Story: This patient came to us with complaints of chronic pain with her upper left incisor. The tooth had been previously treated with root canal but she experienced continued pain and occasional swelling. After examination and X-ray evaluation, tooth #10 (upper left lateral incisor) was noted to have an abscess with resorption of roots and minor bone loss. The tooth was clearly quite... Read full story
Uneven Upper Front Tooth
MS
The Story: This patient was referred by his dentist for evaluation of his upper front incisor which had undergone some internal resorption and decay and could not be restored. [singlepic id=457 w=320 h=240 float=center] The plan was to extract the tooth and replace it with a dental implant at a later time. The main challenge was the unaesthetic position of the existing tooth and its uneven gum... Read full story
CT-guided overdenture
Singh Dhan
The Story: This patient was initially seen due to severely decayed and periodontally involved upper teeth which had to be extracted. The extraction sites were grafted to preserve the ridge for dental implants at a later time. He was given a full denture as a temporary prosthesis and he quickly realized how difficult it is to keep the denture in and use it comfortably. The solution presented was... Read full story
Immediate dental implant
EK
The Story: This patient had a severely decayed upper front incisor that could not be restored. It originally had a crown which was done about 5 years prior to her visit. Extraction of the tooth was the only option. She had a moderate smile level and showed her gums when smiled wide. So she was very concerned about the aesthetics and preserving her natural smile. She had seen her general dentist... Read full story
Implant for Upper Incisor
Lucy
The Story: This patient was experiencing recurrent infection with her upper incisor which had been previously treated with a root canal. The tooth was extracted by her general dentist, however it was not grafted and there was no discussions of implant placement at the time. Patient came to us about 6 months after the extraction. The exam showed moderate loss of bony width and thin overall tissue.... Read full story
Missing Lower Molars
Jack
The Story: Patient lost three of his lower left teeth including his molars. They were extracted due to deep decay. He did not want a partial denture and wanted a more long term solution. Dental implants were discussed as the primary option. Treatment: Three dental implants were placed with IV sedation. The entire procedure took about one hour. After 3 months of healing, his dentist (a... Read full story
Hybrid Bridge with 6 Implants
Jane K.
Patient unhappy with denture: This patient had been using a removable denture for years and was extremely unhappy with it. She complained that it became loose often and she could not eat with it. She used several types of denture adhesives but she found it messy and ineffective. She was at a social function one day when her denture fell out while eating and she became very embarrassed. That was... Read full story
Fixed Bridge with 8 Implants
DR
Patient presents with a failing bridge: This patient came to us with an existing bridge supported by a few remaining teeth in her lower jaw. Teeth had severe decay and the bridge was completely loose. She had been in pain for some time and had great difficulty eating because of her loose bridge. She did not want a removable denture and wanted to replace her missing teeth with something that is... Read full story
Overdenture with Two Implants
The Story: This patient who was in her late 60's, visited her dentist because of her dentures were loose and kept falling out. She could not eat or speak comfortably. She had lost her teeth many years ago and the use of dentures had caused loss of bone over time and gradually less and less support for the denture. She tried using denture glue but she found that to be messy and just difficult to... Read full story
Teeth and Bite Back In Action
-Antonio Monteiro
The Story: Antonio lost his lower back molars at young age. After several years, his other teeth began to shift and gradually making his bite worse. When he first saw his dentist, he expressed that although he can eat most types of foods, he felt it was difficult to eat harder food and had difficulty cleaning the teeth that have shifted. He was informed that with his missing molars, his bite... Read full story
Broken Upper Teeth
Sean Wybenga
The Story: This patient suffered a blow to his front teeth during a football match. The upper front incisors suffered deep fractures. He was referred by his dentist, Dr. Annie Yu, to Dr. Kazemi for immediate evaluation and treatment. Because of the deep fractures, the teeth could not be saved and had to be removed. The patient was very upset at loosing his front teeth and wanted to have them... Read full story
Missing Lower Molar
-Herbert Da Silva, DC United
The Story: Herbert, a professional soccer player for DC United, was referred by the team dentist, Dr. Emilio Canal, for evaluation of his wisdom teeth as well as implant replacement of his lower right molar which was removed several years ago. He had some hesitation chewing on the right side because of this and wanted to improve his bite and chewing. Treatment: In one visit under IV sedation,... Read full story
Overdenture with Four Implants
The Story: When this patient first presented to his dentist, he had only a few remaining upper teeth that were badly decayed and had to be extracted. Then, his dentist made him a full upper denture, but the patient had great difficulty eating or talking with it. He complained of gagging from the denture base that covered his palate. The denture was also quite loose and dislodged frequently during... Read full story
Implant to Replace a Molar
The Story: The patient first came to the office with a long-standing infection associated with his lower left molar. He had a root canal treatment previously but it had become increasingly painful. Because of significant infection, re-treatment with a root canal was not an option, and extraction of the the tooth was recommended. He wanted a replacement of the tooth as soon as possible and he... Read full story
Smile Makeover
-Andy D.
The Story: This patient visited his dentist seeking treatment options for his very unattractive 'dark spaces' and uneven teeth. He also disliked the variations in the color and shape of his teeth. He often covered his mouth when eating or smiling. His dentist referred him to Dr. Kazemi to evaluate him for dental implants and tissue grafting to improve gum tissue form and his smile. The exam... Read full story
Missing and Failing Upper Teeth
-Lora Nakshina
The Story: Prior to her visit with us, Lora had endured a bone grafting procedure and an implant, which became infected and was causing her significant pain. She indicated the importance of having her teeth because she is a busy professional and as part of her job she must talk a lot with her clients. She did not want a removable denture and she did not like her smile. She wanted a fixed... Read full story
