Lower Molar Single Implant
The Story: The patient was referred by her dentist, Dr. Stephen Friedman of Silver Spring MD, for extraction of a lower molar which had significant infection. She had a root canal done on that tooth several years ago. Her new endodontist, Dr. Sasan Jafari of Rockville MD, evaluated it for possible retreatment. However, due to significant infection, bone loss, and tooth damage, it was recommended... Read full story
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
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
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
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
