In our last post, we talked about what a prosthodontist does and why it’s important to replace missing teeth. Today, we pick up where we left off to talk about dental implants.
With dental implants, you can replace missing teeth and have the strong, supportive smile you’ve been missing. How’s this possible? Because dental implants do more than just replace a missing tooth—they replace your missing root, too.
Losing a tooth is one of those curveballs life throws your way from time to time. It’s not fun, but what matters isn’t if you’ve lost a tooth but what you do about it.
Whether you’re missing one tooth or several, seeing a prosthodontist is vital, and not just for maintaining your oral health. Restoring your smile could prolong your life.
But First, What Is a Prosthodontist?
A prosthodontist is someone who specializes in replacing and restoring missing teeth. It’s a job that requires years of extra training on top of a dental degree. And because prosthodontists are concerned with building esthetically pleasing smiles, you might even say they’re like artists.
A broken tooth can be painful, embarrassing, and inconvenient. A broken denture can create intense frustration that might even lead you to the local pharmacy for some Crazy Glue. Wait! Before you attempt to repair your tooth or denture yourself, you should know that Dr. Gittleman, Houston Prosthodontist, repairs teeth and dentures at his office, using his in-house dental lab. (more…)
Our last post highlighted Dr. Gittleman’s commitment to education with a look at his trip to the Annual Meeting of the Academy of Osseointegration in Washington D.C.
Well, he was at it again in April! On the 15th and 16th, Dr. Gittleman participated in a two-day All-on-4 course at the Malo Clinic’s New Jersey office. And teaching the course was none other than the procedure’s inventor, Dr. Paulo Malo. It was truly an honor to be taught by such an esteemed member of the dental community!
What are All-on-4s?
If you have traditional dentures, or will need to replace your smile in the near future, All-on-4s may be right for you. Traditional dentures rely on suction or adhesives. But over time, the ridges on your gums can wear down due to friction, causing dentures to become loose. Not with All-on-4s! Instead, you can look forward to a stable smile that lasts for years to come and feels as natural as it looks. (more…)
Dr. Gittleman with Dr. James H. Doundovlakis, former president of the Academy, President of Dr. G.'s dental class. Harvard trained Prosthodontist...but most important, a very very dear friend.
Dr. Neal Gittleman of Houston Prosthodontic Associates values education. As a specialist in the art and science of replacing teeth and performing facial reconstruction, the doctor completed a rigorous prosthodontic residency at the University of Texas after he received his DMD from the University of Pennsylvania.
He continually expands his knowledge and refines his skill through quality postgraduate study. Recently, Dr. Gittleman attended the 2011 Annual Meeting of the Academy of Osseointegration. The theme was Back to the Future: Combining Fundamental Principles with New Technologies for the Next 25 Years.
This theme describes Dr. Gittleman’s approach to patient care. He blends proven clinical ability with advanced technology to renew and restore smiles. (more…)
If you need replacement teeth, consider dentures. This proven restorative solution can give you back your smile. You’ll enjoy renewed oral comfort and experience the benefits of a completely, health smile. Houston’s Dr. Neal Gittleman uses quality, life-like materials to create dentures that look like your own teeth.
For over 25 years, Dr. Gittleman and Houston Prosthodontic Associates have delivered specialized care to replace missing teeth. Dentures provide an attractive solution to resolve the problems associated with an incomplete smile. (more…)
Dr. Neal Gittleman of Houston Prosthodontic Associates provides specialized care to renew and restore teeth. As a prosthodontist, Dr. Gittleman has completed advanced training in
treatments to revitalize smiles. He’ll create an innovative solution for you, no matter the complexity of your case.
Dental implants provide the most natural tooth replacement alternative available today. The implant posts inserted in the jaw form a long-lasting bond to anchor replacement teeth. But what type of replacement teeth do you need? Today, we’ll explore the dental implant restorations Dr. Gittleman provides. (more…)
You don’t have to live with cracked, broken, decayed, or worn teeth. Dental crowns can rejuvenate your smile by restoring structure, strength, and function. A crown fits over a tooth on all sides – like a helmet – and offers protection to a tooth with significant damage or decay. Using modern materials, Dr. Gittleman can create lifelike crowns that closely mimic natural tooth enamel and preserve your jaw’s correct alignment.
Types of crowns offered at Houston Prosthodontic Associates:
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