If you ask the Los Angeles cosmetic dentist of Beverly Hills, Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, he will most often recommend dental implants as the solution for missing teeth. Because implants are permanently affixed and secure, they make smiling, talking, and eating more enjoyable.

Additionally, implants provide a very natural feel and look. They are just like having the original tooth in place; this is why the use of dental implants instead of bridges and dentures has recently exploded in popularity. They look completely natural, not fake like dentures frequently can. Dental implants are not very likely to loosen, unlike dentures which eventually have to be replaced.

“If you are like millions of Americans who have lost one or more teeth,” explains Dr. Maddahi, “you may be all too familiar with the unpleasant consequences. I tell my patients with missing teeth that they should consider dental implants. For many, missing teeth lead to an unattractive smile, embarrassment from loose dentures, and pain or difficulty with eating. Traditional dentistry can provide replacements for missing teeth using bridges, removable partials and dentures; however, each of these has its problems.”

Partials and dentures can create speech difficulty. They sometimes lead to denture sores. But a more important health issue is in play. There is a problem linked with tooth loss, which is a shrinking of the jawbone – a process known as ‘atrophy’ and that can progress over the years. Bone atrophy can affect jaw function, and has also been found to create unfavorable facial cosmetic changes, and this shows up the need for denture replacement.

The scientific research dental implants are based in began in the 50’s when there was a discovery that metal titanium was able to bond with bone. Therefore, the dental implant consists of titanium cylinders that are anchored into the jawbone supporting completely natural looking porcelain crowns.

With no more a need for dentures and bridges, it is now easier to eat and speak, smiles are greatly improved, and the hassle of dentures and partials is relieved. While dental implants are a more contemporary cosmetic dentistry option than dentures they have survived the test of time, with patients who have had successful implant supported teeth for more than twenty-five years.

Dr. Kourosh Maddahi always likes to educate his patients on the subject of the many dental choices available. He thoroughly explains the health importance of his dental implant recommendation. “Missing teeth cause the obvious problems of diminished appearance and self-esteem of a patient. However, it may not be as apparent that missing teeth affect an individual’s general health, as well as the health of remaining teeth. When teeth go unreplaced, surrounding teeth can also be lost. Additional cosmetic dental problems can be caused by tipping or crowding of the teeth adjacent to the missing teeth.”

There is clearly no longer a need for a patient to suffer uncomfortable bridges and dentures. No other option to replace missing teeth has proven to be as as natural in appearance or as successful as dental implants. In many, many cases, dental implants have been found to be the single sensible option in order to completely restore the function of the teeth and jaw.

Los Angeles cosmetic dentist of Beverly Hills, Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, reports additionally that most patients have found that the look they achieve with their implants is the most comparable to natural teeth.

Bringing his patients new beautiful smiles, Beverly Hills implant dentist, Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, uses state-of-the-art cosmetic dentistry in the administration of dental implants, offering the ultimate in top quality dentistry.

Where teeth are missing or severely damaged, Beverly Hills Dentist, Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, recommends dental implants over dentures or bridges as the permanent solution to missing teeth. In this procedure small posts are surgically installed to serve as artificial “roots”. Upon these implants new artificial crowns can be permanently mounted.

Any replacement teeth are carefully crafted and created to complement and match existing teeth exactly. These dental implants afford a freedom in eating, talking and smiling that makes them a very attractive option.

Dr. Maddahi fully educates his patients with their choices and his basis for recommendation, saying, “Missing teeth cause the obvious problems of diminished appearance as well as self-esteem for a patient. However, it may not be as apparent that missing teeth also affect an individual’s general health, as well as the health of remaining teeth. When teeth go unreplaced, surrounding teeth can also be lost. Additional problems can be caused by tipping or crowding of the teeth adjacent to the missing teeth.”

Partial or full dentures and bridges can be used to replace missing teeth, however there has been longstanding trouble associated with them. Dr. Maddahi explains, “Dentures can be unstable, and often leave a patient with painful sores caused by rubbing against the soft tissues in the mouth. Some people even have speech difficulties when using such devices.”

Dentures do not offer an effective resolution to the shrinking of the jawbone – atrophy – frequently a consequence of missing teeth. Cosmetic facial changes can be caused by atrophy, the function of the jaw can also be negatively affected by the missing teeth, a factor that implants resolve.

Additionally patients and their dentists report that the look achieved with implants has been found to be most comparable to natural teeth.

“Dental Implants are permanent. They are completely stable, providing a more natural look, feel and function,” says Dr. Maddahi. “Many of my patients are most relieved by the natural function of the dental implant. Freedom to eat what they want, speak freely without the embarrassment of missing teeth, or slipping dentures, and the ability to smile with confidence, brings them such pleasure. I most often recommend dental implants to any patient with missing teeth.”

An implant is made of a titanium cylinder anchored into the jawbone. Implants work based on the discovery that titanium can successfully infuse into bone, forming a functional and structural bond between the living bone and the replacement tooth. Dental implants are one of the most modern dental options, and there are cases of patients who have had successful implant supported teeth for over twenty-five years.

Refinements of the dental implant procedure have occurred over the years, during which dental implants have been improved again and again, achieving very high success rates. There is simply no longer the need for a patient to endure uncomfortable dentures and bridges.

Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, Beverly Hills implant dentist, provides step-by-step supervision of the entire implant procedure, ensuring the highest quality result. Because the implants that support the replacement teeth are integrated with the bone of the jaw, they are extremely stable and strong, allowing a patient to eat, smile and talk as if they had still had their own teeth.

For patients who have difficulty due to missing and broken teeth, our Beverly Hills implant dentist procedures offer freedom in smiling, talking and eating.

I remember my grandfather who had to take out his dentures each night and put them next to the bed. I once was at a rehearsal for a play and this poor man got so into his lines that his teeth literally flew out of his mouth! (He was playing the Ghost of Christmas Past in A Christmas Carol. I can’t imagine how careful he was from then on – he did a hundred shows that season!)

Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, who is a leading implant dentist in the Beverly Hills area, has worked tirelessly for twenty-one years to bring his patients new, beautiful smiles. He insists upon using state-of-the-art cosmetic dentistry when delivering dental implants, porcelain veneers and teeth whitening, offering the ultimate in top-quality dentistry.

Many people have newfound freedom with the permanence and stability afforded by dental implants. Yes, dentures and bridges are reliable and proven devices, but life is found to be much easier with implants. In this procedure small posts or artificial ‘roots’ are surgically fixed into the gum. On these posts, a new artificial crown or tooth is placed, instantly creating a freedom with eating, talking and smiling that makes them a very attractive option.

Where teeth are extremely discolored, misshaped or damaged, Dr. Maddahi uses porcelain veneers to craft a new tooth surface. This then enhances tooth form as well as sculpting a more pleasing or functional position. He also uses veneers to restore teeth with scratches, pits and chips, leaving the teeth looking more beautiful than ever but very natural. This veneer material is very durable and lasting.

To ensure that the new teeth match perfectly, Dr. Maddahi uses Shade Vision technology which will precisely analyze tooth color and shade. Ideally the existing teeth are whitened with the new Zoom! Teeth Whitening System, since teeth do discolor and stain over time. Wine, tea, coffee, cigarettes and certain foods can discolor the teeth, leaving them dull and appearing unhealthy or old.

Dr. Maddahi operates with this technology as a master technician and artist. He is acknowledged as possessing a rare artistic talent for dental makeovers.