The Challenge: “W.” lost the upper right lateral incisor and the upper left first pre-molar due to gum disease. The loss of bone around these teeth had rendered them unsalvageable. “W.” preferred not to use neighboring teeth to support false teeth, she wanted the ability to floss normally between the teeth, and she wanted restorations that would last a long time. The Solution: After dental implants were placed by one of St. Louis’ most accomplished Implant Surgeons, I placed two all-ceramic crowns on the implants.
These crowns were custom shaded to give the most natural appearance possible. “W.” says she is very happy with her new smile. She also reports the implants feel much stronger than her natural teeth and that she can eat with confidence again. Dental implants are the ideal way to replace a missing teeth. For over 40 years, dental implants have proven to be extremely reliable. Implants do not depend on natural teeth for support. Implant restorations CANNOT get decay.
Dr. Mahlin completed the last step of attaching an implant tooth yesterday. This was after a multi-month process of having four crowns attached over multiple visits.
I would not have completed any of this dental work without the outstanding care and compassion of Dr. Mahlin and his staff. I had developed an extreme fear of any dental procedures and have avoided the dentist for over 30 years.
Dr. Mahlin and staff explained what dental work I needed and developed a plan on how to complete the work.
Getting me into a dentist chair is not easy . But Dr. Mahlin and staff made me as comfortable as possible and explained each step along the way. I now plan to follow good dental hygiene with routine future visits.
I would recommend Clarkson Dental Group to anyone with dental anxiety. Dr. Mahlin and staff have experience with dental anxiety and provide professional care with outstanding coaching.
I am lucky to have found this dental group, and thank Dr. Mahlin and each member of his staff for walking me through this process.
- Dennis S