DENTURES

Replacing missing teeth with dentures is a common solution for patients in the Beverly Hills, California area. Drs. Frank Vidjak and Fanny Yacaman of Beverly Hills Advanced Specialties of Dentistry are dedicated to ensuring patients have this and other options available to them. Our team of professionals are here to help in choosing the type of denture that might be best for an individual.

What types of dentures are available?

Our practice is pleased to offer several varieties of dentures for patient consideration. They include:

• Partial dentures – a partial denture is a denture that has a metal and acrylic framework. It uses the adjacent teeth for support and is used in replacing one or several teeth within the dental arch. This removable appliance is easy to care for and simple to adjust when changes occur. This is one of the more economical options when compared to dental bridges and dental implants.
• Full dentures – full dentures are the dentures patients often think about when the term comes to mind. Full dentures are used in replacing all the teeth in the dental arch. These appliances are made of acrylic and include false teeth and gum tissues to complete the smile’s appearance. Full dentures are one of the most effective ways of replacing all the teeth in the mouth on the upper and/or lower jaw.
• Implant-retained dentures – another option that we offer is that of implant-retained dentures. Drs. Frank Vidjak and Fanny Yacaman may suggest this solution for patients who are unhappy with the fit and function of traditional full dentures and want a more stable and sturdy support. Dental implants are placed along the ridge of the dental arch and are used in stabilizing a conservative denture. This method allows our patients the best in functionality, though they can be a more expensive alternative.

Learn more about dentures with our team at Beverly Hills Advanced Specialties of Dentistry today!

Drs. Frank Vidjak and Fanny Yacaman encourage new and current patients to call (310) 878-6455 to schedule a consultation visit with our staff at 465 North Roxbury Drive, Ste. #703. We are dedicated to offering Beverly Hills, CA area patients teeth replacement options that meet their needs.

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.

He follows continuing education courses to keep abreast of the latest developments in his field. He lectures on prosthodontics nationally and internationally and has published articles in peer-reviewed journals. He is a faculty member in USC’s Department of Continuing Education and a director and faculty member at the Advanced Restorative Institute.

Dr. Vidjak is a member of the American Dental Association, California Dental Association, Los Angeles Dental Society, American College of Prosthodontists, Beverly Hills Academy of Dentistry, San Gabriel Dental Implant Study Club, Advanced Treatment Planning Study Group, and West Los Angeles ITI Study Club, and a Fellow of the International College of Dentists and Pierre Fauchard Society.

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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.