The Implant Restoration: Everyone has questions about implants and abutments. What is an implant? What is an abutment? This picture shows a laboratory model of the lower teeth. The abutment is the white piece in between the teeth. Abutments connect implants in the jaw to the crown which is placed on top. The pink material.. read more →
Growing up with junior: Moms and Dads are always concerned about their child’s thumb sucking habits. I am not going to get into the origin of why some children suck their thumbs controversy. It’s complicated. I usually encourage kids not to suck their thumbs or fingers. One has to choose one’s battles wisely and.. read more →
The diagnosis: Dental x-rays are important in the diagnosis of impacted canines. The panoramic x-ray, shown here, is the most powerful tool to screen patient for impacted teeth. Everyone involved in dentistry over the past generation implemented improvements to reduce radiation and improve x-ray images. Impacted canine: Here we have a digital panoramic x-ray taken of a.. read more →
The Situation: How do we decide to use a bridge verses an implant? This gentleman was wearing a partial denture replacing front teeth. Partial dentures are challenging to wear. He was tired of wearing his. In addition wearing a partial can be embarrassing. No one wants to be without their front teeth. My patients tell.. read more →
Your road map for dental implants. 1- Implants take time and patience. Each patient receives a well thought out treatment plan. I use two implant systems. Straumen at http://www.straumann.us/en/patients.html and Keystone Genesis at https://www.keystonedental.com/genesis 2- After I place an implant I allow three months healing time before restoring an implant. Additional healing time often yields.. read more →
Dr. Kaplan is cool, calm, and collected, and you feed off him. He is very easy to get along with.— John
I have a lot of anxiety going to the dentist. Dr. Kaplan has a gentle, reassuring manner, so I never have anxiety with him. I had a major anxiety attack with my last dentist during a routine tooth cleaning.— Christine
To the very thoughtful ladies of Dr. Kaplan's office - You have no idea how you made me feel with the beautiful flowers. It was so sweet of you. You are always so nice and friendly. It makes going to the dentist a real pleasure. Fondly,— Bea