How important is the dental laboratory and its technicians?

The laboratory chosen by your dentist is extremely important for several reasons. Not all porcelain is the
same. The difference in the design of any porcelain restoration depends on the experience and talent of its
technicians. Strong communication between your lab and your doctor ensures the highest quality results.
We take careful photos, measurements, models, and guides to send to the lab for designing your
restorations.

Producing a perfect restoration and a perfect smile is an art, and the outcome must be as unique as a
person’s features. To produce a beautiful smile, attention must be focused on the details of each tooth that
affects the results. Often design a wax model prior to treatment, so you can see how your new restorations
will look.

What is the difference between an onlay and a crown?

Dr. Dussman believes in preserving as much natural tooth structure as possible. Instead of taking away
good tooth structure, we save it. Instead of using a crown, an onlay may be better for you. The edges of
onlays end high on the tooth, and this makes plaque removal easy.

Am I a candidate for dental implants?

Any person missing one or more teeth may be a candidate for implant dentistry. A missing tooth causes a
gap in the smile, allows the remaining teeth to shift, and promotes bone deterioration in the jaw. In some
cases, missing teeth even cause a patient to slowly lose bite function. Dental implants can restore chewing
ability, preserve gum tissue and bone, and let you smile with confidence.
Dental implants can benefit all patients, from teenagers to those in their 80s. A safe and proven option for
replacing missing teeth, dental implants provide a stable foundation to support crowns, bridges, or dentures.
The process allows the implant to actually form a biological bond with the bone and act as a substitute
tooth root.