The Challenge: “M.” had been in an accident long ago, injuring her two upper front teeth. Both teeth had been crowned after the accident and the crowns were successful in restoring those teeth to beauty & function for many years. Over time, the patient's left tooth developed an un-treatable problem within the root and that incisor had to be extracted. When discussing our options for replacement, “M.” preferred not to use neighboring teeth to support a false tooth (a bridge), she wanted the ability to floss normally between the teeth, and she wanted a restoration that would last a long time. The Solution:
After a dental implant was placed by one of St. Louis’ most accomplished Implant Surgeons, I placed an all-ceramic crown on the implant and replaced the older porcelain to metal crown with a matching all-ceramic crown. These crowns were custom shaded to give them the most natural appearance possible. “M.” says she has regained confidence in her smile.
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