Our office is open for dental emergencies and phone consultations on Mondays through Thursdays from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. We are booking all non-emergency procedures after May 8th, 2020.
We are constantly monitoring the situation as it develops, and we will adhere to the guidelines set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization.
We have well-established measures in place to prevent transmission of all communicable diseases, including flu and other respiratory illnesses. Respiratory etiquette and strict sanitary practices are being implemented by Dr. Gapuz and his team, to ensure safety for all patients and staff. Hand sanitizers are available. Our staff is trained to screen patients for fever, sore throat, cough, chills, runny nose, difficulty breathing, nausea, vomiting, and recent travel.
We are confident that we will get through this situation in good health and high spirits. We’d love to see you again when we re-open.
Be safe and take care!
Single lost teeth are traditionally replaced with bridges, which require significant reduction of healthy surrounding teeth.
Implant-supported crowns by Dr. Alfredo Gapuz eliminate the need to remove dental tissue while preserving the health of your jawbone.
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Implant-supported crowns can provide stable, natural-looking replacements for missing teeth. These innovative restorations will also replace your dental roots, ensuring lasting results and overall improved oral health. Dental implants are small titanium posts that are surgically placed into your jawbone. After the healing process, your dentist will attach a permanent, custom-crafted crown to replace a missing tooth. At Aesthetic and General Dentistry in Orlando, FL, Dr. Alfredo Gapuz performs all stages of implant dentistry. He has extensive training both in the placement and the restoration of dental implants. He is also a member of the International College of Oral Implantology. With his considerable skill and experience, he can perform a safe and efficient surgery with minimal discomfort.
If you are missing a single tooth, you may be a suitable candidate for an implant-supported crown. This type of restoration may also be recommended if the teeth adjacent to the gap in your smile are not strong enough to support a traditional bridge.
By replacing the root of your tooth, your implant can stimulate tissue growth to prevent bone recession and additional tooth loss.
Your dentist will perform a thorough evaluation of your jawbone health to determine your candidacy for an implant-supported crown. If the bone has receded, which can often occur after tooth loss, it can result in a weak foundation for implants. However, a bone graft can often restore your candidacy by rebuilding the lost tissue.
At Aesthetic and General Dentistry, we use advanced technology to plan treatments with great precision. Dr. Gapuz will use x-rays and 3-D scans to evaluate the shape of your jawbone and find the optimal position for your implant. Prior to the surgery, you will receive local anesthesia and a form of sedation to ensure your comfort during the procedure.
Dr. Gapuz will place a small titanium post in your jawbone, accessing the area through an incision in your gums. After placement, it usually takes between four and six months for your jaw to fully heal and the implant to integrate with the bone. Once recovery is complete, Dr. Gapuz will attach the final crown, created to blend in with the appearance of your smile. He has extensive experience in neuromuscular dentistry and can ensure that the restoration preserves the normal balance of your bite and does not put undue pressure on your jaw joints.
Implant-supported crowns can provide stable, natural-looking replacements for missing teeth.
While a traditional bridge can replace a missing tooth and restore your smile, an implant-supported crown can offer unrivaled comfort and stability. Patients can eat and speak without worrying about their prosthetic slipping out of place. Additionally, replacing missing tooth roots can help prevent further bone recession by providing the necessary stimulation to the jaw.
To find out if an implant-supported crown is the best way to restore your smile, please contact our office online today. You can also reach us by calling (407) 251-5100.
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