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412-257-8022
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OUR OFFICE FEATURES
CEREC SAME DAY PORCELAIN CAPS AND FILLINGS
"IN
OUR 20th YEAR SERVING PITTSBURGH FROM CENTRAL BRIDGEVILLE"
October 16,
2008 Porcelain Veneer Case of the Week
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
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Spotlight: White (Resin) Fillings:
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| 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!) |
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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.
August
2008 UPDATE:
ViziLitePlus Oral Cancer Early
Detection Can Save Your LIFE!!
Early detection screening tools such as mammograms, PAP
smear and PSA tests have greatly reduced death rates for
breast, cervical and prostate cancers, respectively. Now
our office utilizes a new technology in addition to
visual/manual screening methods. Early detection is the
key to reducing the devastating impact of oral cancer on
patients and their families. When premalignancies or
early stage oral cancer is found, treatment is simpler,
less invasive and more than 90% successful. Oral cancer
is one of the most curable diseases when it’s caught
early. Dr. Franz offers an annual ViziLite® Plus exam in
combination with a conventional visual examination.
ViziLite® Plus uses technology that has been proven
successful in identifying other types of precancerous
and cancerous abnormalities. It’s particularly important
for patients at increased risk for oral cancer.
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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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Space is closed and patient very happy! |
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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:
(after clicking, it may take a
moment to download!)
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
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