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Cracked Tooth Repair Specialists in Beverly Hills area

Can a completely cracked tooth be fixed? The answer to that question depends on our Beverly Hills Advanced Specialties of Dentistry team understanding the true nature of that crack or problem. There are many different types of cracks or fractures. Likewise, no single type of treatment is appropriate for all kinds of cracks.

Whatever the case, patients from throughout Los Angeles and Southern California have peace of mind; our specialists, Drs. Fanny Yacaman and Frank Vidjak have the advanced training and onsite capabilities to preserve even badly broken or severely cracked teeth.

Types of cracks

During your initial visit to our office, one of our specialists will take a closer look at your broken or damaged tooth. Cracks can affect the teeth in numerous ways:

Superficial chips or craze lines/hairline cracks that damage the outermost protective enamel
Vertical cracks that run from the chewing surfaces of the teeth up to the gum line
Vertical cracks that extend up into the gum line and the roots (vertical root fractures)
Broken cusps or cracks that form around dental fillings
A “split” or crack that goes from the surface of a tooth to below the gums, effectively splitting the tooth in two
Root fractures

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Contact Dr. Yacaman: (310) 861-3955 | Contact Dr. Vidjak: (310) 878-6455
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Generally, restorative treatment may be fairly minimal as long as the innermost tooth structure (pulp) has not been affected by the crack. It may involve applying a veneer for cosmetic purposes or to help strengthen a weakened tooth. Or, a dental crown may be placed on top of the preserved tooth to help hold the broken parts together. Crowns are also the finishing touch following root canal therapy. Our prosthodontist, Dr. Vidjak, specializes in these and other dental restorations. You can trust his considerable skill and artistry.

Root canal treatment is necessary when the crack or a broken dental restoration has resulted in inflammation or infection of the innermost pulp tissues. Our endodontist, Dr. Yacaman, specializes in this treatment. She can “save” severely damaged teeth. By preserving the tooth, extraction and the need for tooth replacement are avoided. She also uses special techniques like the GentleWave® to support utmost comfort.

If you are concerned about a tooth, call Beverly Hills Advanced Specialties of Dentistry at (310) 861-3955 (Dr. Yacaman) or (310) 878-6455 (Dr. Vidjak).

Dental problems do not simply go away on their own. Serving greater Los Angeles, California, our specialists may be able to save your tooth and maintain your healthy, stunning smile!

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The skilled doctors at our practice are Frank M. A. Vidjak, DDS, MSEd and Fanny Yacaman, DDS, MSEd, MS.

Dr. Vidjak has been a prosthodontist for over two decades, with his private practice in Beverly Hills from 1989. A USC School of Dentistry graduate, he completed his specialty training in prosthodontics and an MS in Medical Education at USC where he also taught the School of Dentistry. He was its Clinical Director of the Advanced Prosthodontic Program and International Student Program too.

Dr. Yacaman received her DDS from the University Technologica of Mexico and served the clinical faculty in Endodontics at Unitec. She practiced Endodontics in Mexico City for over 10 years. She has an advanced specialty certificate in Advanced Microscopic Endodontics and Microsurgery and a Master of Science in Medical Education from the USC and has been a Clinical Faculty member at the UCLA School of Dentistry Department of Endodontics for more than 15 years. She specializes in Root Resorption treatment, having researched on External Root Resorption for over 15 years for a Master’s in Craniofacial Molecular Biology at USC’s Center for Craniofacial Molecular Biology. She is one of four Endodontists in United States that can treat Root Resorption. She is a local and international lecturer in Endodontics and Microsurgery and has received many awards and has published articles in the area.