We Rebuild Gap-Toothed Smiles, Chipped or Otherwise “Imperfect” Teeth with Natural-Looking Porcelain Veneers

Porcelain Dental Veneers at Beverly Hills Advanced Specialties of Dentistry in Beverly Hills CA Area

Gapped, chipped, very discolored, irregularly shaped, and sized teeth are common cosmetic concerns. Fortunately, we at Beverly Hills Advanced Specialties of Dentistry in Beverly Hills, California, have just the proper versatile treatment to correct these imperfections and improve the appearance of your smile: porcelain dental veneers!

Veneers at a Specialty Center

Our in-house prosthodontist, Dr. Frank Vidjak, specializes in procedures to replace lost or deficient oral tissues. These procedures range from dental restorations to regenerative therapies to build up lost bone or periodontal (gum) tissue. Veneers are a type of dental restoration. Unlike other restorations, such as fillings and crowns, veneers are applied to otherwise healthy teeth. They are designed to correct cosmetic imperfections, including those noted above.

Veneers are crafted from various dental materials, including ceramics (like porcelain) and composite resin. Dental porcelain is an attractive option because it replicates the natural appearance of tooth enamel so well. Porcelain is also very good at resisting stains and is much stronger and more durable than you may think. By partnering with a specialist in procedures such as veneers, you know that your improved teeth will look natural, hold up well over time, and feel and function naturally in the mouth.

The Process

If Dr. Vidjak determines that you are a great candidate for porcelain veneers, you should expect a tiny amount of enamel to be removed from the teeth to be treated. Veneers generally treat those teeth that are visible when you smile. Since they are placed on the front surfaces of the teeth to cover up imperfections, it is crucial to prepare the tooth for those thin layers of porcelain precisely. Any alterations to the natural tooth are done on completely numbed teeth. So you won’t feel any sensitivity or discomfort throughout the process!

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The veneers are also made from impressions or models of the prepared tooth structure. They serve as a guide for our in-house dental lab ceramists. Since our center has an onsite lab, you can be assured of the quality of your veneers. Once the permanent veneers have been made, Dr. Vidjak will evaluate them, make any refinements as necessary, and then bond or secure them to the teeth. Now, it’s time to smile! Patients love showing off their improved teeth.

Since we are partners in our patient’s health, we work with them to keep their veneers looking, feeling, and functioning at their healthy best. We may recommend nightguards early into the process of getting veneers if we suspect that you grind your teeth while sleeping. These custom appliances protect your veneers. They can last for many years with proper care, including visits to our office for regular exams and cleanings.

Call us today at (310) 861-3955 to schedule your appointment. Depending on what we find during your evaluation, we may enlist the expertise of our endodontist, Dr. Fanny Yacaman. Dr. Yacaman specializes in restoring severely decayed or damaged teeth with root canal therapy and surgical endodontic procedures.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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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.