tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5102904190490862132024-02-20T02:52:19.712-08:00Stella Patricia Patino, DDSWe are a dental practice devoted to restoring and enhancing the natural beauty of your smile using conservative, state-of-the-art procedures that will result in beautiful, long lasting smiles!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13725333366015191741noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-510290419049086213.post-7559464987551305342016-09-22T13:20:00.000-07:002016-09-22T13:20:00.904-07:00The Parts and Terms of Dental Implants<div class="MsoNormal">
One of the more popular cosmetic procedures <a href="http://www.californiadentalsolutions.com/our-practice/">CaliforniaDental Solutions</a> offers to our patients is the dental implant. However, some
patients are curious about the details of receiving dental implants. Below are
the details of what goes into an implant and what the steps for receiving
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The Parts of an Implant</h3>
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<a href="http://www.californiadentalsolutions.com/dental-implants/">Dental implants</a> are made of three distinct parts. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The first part to be incorporated into the dentition is the
dental implant post. The strength and longevity of the implant is determined by
how secure the implant post is. Upon being surgically placed into the jaw, the post
permanently attaches itself into the jawbone over time and becomes an
artificial root for the rest of the implant. This is possible because the post
is made of titanium, which fuses into bone.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Once the site of the placement surgery is healed, the dental
implant abutment is then added to the post. The abutment is a connective piece
that allows the implant post to support the final restoration. Abutments can be
added to the top of the post as described, but some implant posts have
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Lastly, the dental implant restoration is attached to the
implant post by way of the abutment. In terms of intended function, the
restorations serve as a replacement teeth the same way that their traditional
counterparts would: crowns help restore a single tooth, bridges replace
multiple missing teeth in a row, and dentures can replace up to a full arch of
missing teeth. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The difference, however, is that the implant-supported
restorations have the artificial teeth roots on which to rely. This makes them
stronger and longer-lasting than traditional restorations, as traditional
restorations often wear down the teeth and jawbone density that support them.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Placement Vs. Restoration</h3>
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Depending on the oral health professional you are going to
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Placement is the specific act of installing the implant
posts into the jaw. This is the first and most important step to placing a
complete dental implant. A specialist such as an oral surgeon is often who
places the implant, but some oral health professionals like our Escondido
dentist have taken additional training to provide the procedure as well. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Dental implant restoration is the act of adding the
abutment—if not already included with the implant—and the crown or other
restoration to the dental implant. These restorations are fabricated to fit your
new smile based on the amount of teeth which need to be replaced and the number
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Contact Us for Dental Implants</h3>
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Dr. Patino of California Dental Solutions can help the
people of Escondido, San Marcos, and Rancho Bernardo. For more information on
dental implant placement and restoration, <a href="http://www.californiadentalsolutions.com/contact/">call</a> our office today! </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13725333366015191741noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-510290419049086213.post-56681400449222571972016-09-07T14:29:00.000-07:002016-09-07T14:29:00.208-07:00Metal, Clear, and Ceramic: Your Braces Options
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><a href="http://www.californiadentalsolutions.com/our-practice/">Dr. Patricia Patino</a> provides many options to meet patients’ orthodontic
needs: traditional metal braces, ceramic bracket braces, and clear aligners.
Each option has different benefits; knowing the advantages of each will help
you receive the best treatment for your needs.</span><br />
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Traditional braces</h3>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Traditional metal braces are the most common orthodontic
treatment available. Metallic brackets are cemented onto the teeth and
connected to each other by a wire. The pressure applied forces teeth to slowly
shift, until they are realigned into a straighter, more comfortable smile. Once
teeth are in their final position, a retainer is worn to keep teeth in place,
until they have completely settled into their new alignment. From beginning to
end, traditional braces can require over two years, depending on patient’s
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Metal braces tend to be the most successful orthodontic
treatment and are the one of the most predictable ways to effectively resolve severe
cases of teeth misalignment. However, some patients find metal braces bulky,
noticeable, and uncomfortable. It is also harder to maintain an effective
hygiene routine when wearing metal braces, as they must be cleaned around. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Clear aligners are a popular <a href="http://www.californiadentalsolutions.com/procedures/cosmetic-dentistry/">cosmetic alternative</a> to
traditional braces. Invisalign® is the most well-known brand for this type of
orthodontic treatment, but Dr. Patino also offers ClearCorrect® as well. These
aligners gently shift teeth into place over a period of time.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Clear aligners have several advantages over traditional braces:
they are removable for easier hygiene and a less restrictive diet; they are
thin enough to be worn comfortably; they are clear and therefore difficult to
notice. Invisalign® and ClearCorrect® are great at treating mild and some
moderate teeth alignment cases, but may not necessarily be recommended for more
complex cases. </span></div>
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Ceramic Bracket Braces<o:p></o:p></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Ceramic brackets braces are an option for patients who would
like the benefits of both metal braces and clear alignment trays. This treatment
is the same as traditional orthodontics except that the brackets are made of dental
ceramic, which mimics the color of natural teeth. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Ceramic brackets mix the proven techniques of metal braces
with greater discretion than metal can provide. These braces do not stand out
as much as metal, but are not removable, like clear aligning trays. </span></div>
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Call Us for More about Your Orthodontic Options<o:p></o:p></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Dr. Patino of California Dental Solutions can provide these
orthodontic solutions to Escondido, San Marcos, and Rancho Bernardo. For more information
on our different options for teeth realignment, <a href="http://www.californiadentalsolutions.com/contact/">call</a> us today!</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13725333366015191741noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-510290419049086213.post-32153797345266037272016-08-24T12:00:00.000-07:002016-08-24T12:00:02.273-07:00The Health Benefits of Cosmetic Dentistry
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Dr. Patricia Patino of <a href="http://www.californiadentalsolutions.com/our-practice/">California Dental Solutions</a> is happy
to provide various cosmetic dental procedures for her patients. Cosmetic
dentistry sometimes is misaligned for being only about the aesthetics of a tooth.
However, many procedures which are considered cosmetic also have more direct
benefits to a patient’s oral health.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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Porcelain Crowns<o:p></o:p></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">One of the services our Escondido dentist provides is
porcelain crowns made by a <a href="http://www.californiadentalsolutions.com/cerec/">CEREC</a> machine, allowing patients to have a new
restoration in a single visit. With porcelain-based restorations they are made
of a material that matches the color and texture of a tooth, as opposed to
traditional metal crowns, allowing for a more aesthetically pleasing
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Porcelain crowns are still a restorative dental procedure
for they possess a strength similar to that of the natural tooth. Certain
conditions, such as teeth grinding at night, could necessitate a metal dental
restoration instead of a porcelain one. Under most circumstances, and so long
as a proper hygiene routine is maintained, a porcelain crown will be able to
properly protect the tooth it covers for decades.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Dental Implants<o:p></o:p></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Dr. Patino also provides the guided placement and
restoration of dental implants. Dental implants not only return the function of
your smile, but look like your natural teeth as well. Affixed with a dental
restoration, they are considered a cosmetic procedure due to materials that
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">However, dental implants serve an important function to
protecting the health of the jaw. When teeth are lost, the jaw bone no longer
has anything to support and begins to shrink in size. This shrinkage causes the
jawbone to become less supportive for other teeth, which are also overburdened
by the missing tooth’s absence. The result of missing one tooth could be the
loss of other teeth, a difficult time chewing and speaking, and other problems.
By receiving a dental implant, you are giving the jawbone a new tooth to
support, thereby preventing these dental issues. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Contact Us Today<o:p></o:p></h3>
<span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Through porcelain crowns, dental implants, and
more, California Dental Solutions provides cosmetic dental services to the people
of Escondido, Rancho Bernardo, and San Marcos. For more information, <a href="http://www.californiadentalsolutions.com/contact/">call</a> our
office today!</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13725333366015191741noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-510290419049086213.post-10590603078492256422014-10-02T15:08:00.002-07:002014-10-02T15:08:29.506-07:00Welcome to our blog!We're excited to announce the official launch of our Stella Patricia Patino, DDS blog. <br /><br />We'll be posting helpful dental tips, news from the dental industry, news from our practice, and more about the latest in dentistry.<br /><br />We built our practice on the notion that we're there for our patients when they need us and we want our online presence to be a reflection of that principle. We hope this blog provides an extra level of service to our current and future patients. <br /><br />If you would like to stay up to date on the latest from Stella Patricia Patino, DDS, simply click the RSS “Subscribe to feed” link located on our website and subscribe. Our subscribers will be updated when we make a new blog post.<br /><br />Here's to your best oral health ever!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13725333366015191741noreply@blogger.com0