BEST DENTIST  2008 (and 2007!)

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TRIB | Total Media South/West Pittsburgh

Regional GOLD Winner

(copied from Supplement to Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, March 30, 2008)

BRIDGEVILLE DENTIST  

NEWS FLASH!!
OUR OFFICE IS NOW SCHEDULING APPOINTMENTS FOR THE FIRST AND THIRD SATURDAYS OF EACH MONTH!

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NEW OFFICE HOURS :

Monday 9-5    Tuesday 10-7

Wednesday 9-5    Thursday 9-7

Friday 9-2    Saturday 9-1

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or call  412-257-8022 today

OUR OFFICE FEATURES CEREC PORCELAIN CAPS AND FILLINGS
 "IN OUR 24th YEAR SERVING PITTSBURGH FROM CENTRAL BRIDGEVILLE"

 Porcelain Veneer Case

The patient presented with two dark, twisted smaller upper incisors next to her two front teeth.  We decided to place porcelain veneers on the upper four front teeth. Our results can be seen here in before and after photographs:

 

Before                                           After


Spotlight: White (Resin) Fillings:

before fillings after fillings

Two teeth near my finger had white fillings placed.
Can you tell which ones?
(hint: my finger is touching one of them!)


April Case of the Month (4/1/08): Same Day Porcelain "CEREC" Cap


2008: 2 Cerec Crowns Side by side!


TETRACYCLINE STAINED TEETH LOOK GREAT WITH NEW PORCELAIN!

Tetracycline Staining occurs when a patient takes tetracycline during early childhood. The developing teeth show a dark banding pattern that can be difficult for a dentist to correct. In this case, completed this past Thursday, January 3rd, 2008, two porcelain caps (also called crowns) were placed on  the top central incisor teeth. In addition, four porcelain veneers were bonded to the upper canines and lateral incisors. The patient was quite happy! It should be noted that the "Before" picture shown above shows teeth which have been prepared to receive porcelain restorations. Before deciding to have porcelain restorations, our patient had plastic tooth-colored fillings on these teeth.  Plastic restorations can appear quite esthetically appealing. The difficulty with plastic restorations is they wear and stain more readily.

 

 

PORCELAIN VENEERS CAN BE VERY ATTRACTIVE!
Dr. Franz placed thin porcelain veneers on our patient's front top four teeth about a year ago.

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Dr. Franz is proud to announce the completion of one and a half years of CEREC technology in his office! This system allows the patient to come into the office and have a crown (cap) or porcelain filling placed at one appointment!! Please click on the following links:

 

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CEREC 3D Video News Release - Dial-Up
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CEREC 3D in the News, New York Channel 4 (dial-up)
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Dr Franz' practice has served the South Hills area since 1989, taking pride in providing individualized, non-assembly line dentistry. Seldom will you find yourself WAITING TO BE SEEN in the reception area. We know that your time is valuable!

We perform all types of dentistry: white fillings, silver fillings, crowns, bridges, in-office whitening, dentures, implant restoration, root canals and extractions. We treat people of all ages. We accept or participate with many insurance plans, including Blue Shield, Delta Dental, Aetna, Guardian, MetLife, Concordia Flex, United Concordia, DentalGuard, Prudential PPO and Cigna.

   We are available mornings, afternoons and evenings by appointment.
Emergency After Hours Service available. Call us today!

412-257-8022

Cerec is a registered trademark of Sirona Dental Systems