We Treat the Celebs!

At Secure Smiles, we have a very impressive celebrity clientele. Some of the biggest names in Hollywood are our patients. Some of our star patients include Hugh Hefner and Kendra Wilkinson, as seen below, and many more. Dr. Shlosberg specialises in all types of cosmetic Dentistry, and has a reputation for being one of Beverly Hills best Cosmetic Dentists. Dr. Shlosberg specialises in crowns, veneers, dental bonding, prosthetic teeth, and tooth whitening.

A Dental Implant is a Titanium Screw

A dental implant is an artificial replacement of the root of the tooth and is used in prosthetic dentistry as a means of supporting restorations that act as teeth. Dental implants are drilled into the jawbone of the patient’s mouth and function as the root of the patient’s tooth. Surprisingly, dental implants have actually been around for many years. Dental Implants date as far back as the Mayan civilisation, 1,350 years ago. However, the use of titanium was only discovered in the 1950s, and in 1969 a US Patent was filled for titanium dental implants. Titanium has a unique property that, unlike most foreign substances, the body does not reject it. When the titanium implant is placed into the mouth, the organism adopts it as its own by actually growing bone around it so that it effectively adheres to the titanium. This is called osseointegration.

A dental implant looks a bit like a screw and can be implanted into the bone of the jaw at the same time as the natural tooth is removed by placing the implant into the socket wall. Dental Implants should be placed by a dental specialist who has had formal postgraduate training in dental implant dentistry. If the dentist has not received sufficient training, complications could arise. A prosthodontist and oral maxillofacial surgeon are highly trained experts in dental implantology and should be your number one port of call for carrying out the dental implant procedure.

X-Ray of a dental Implant

As you can see from this X-ray of a dental implant, the implant fits firmly into the jaw bone.

Titanium Dental Implant

Resembles a screw

There are several types of dental implants used, depending on the tooth that needs to be replaced. Here are four types of titanium implants.

Dental Implant in Jaw Bone

Similar to the root of the tooth

The dental implant is drilled into the patients jaw bone, and sits just like the root of the tooth.

Prosthetic Tooth over Dental Implant

Cross Section of Dental Implant

As you can see, there is no distinction between the prosthetic tooth and the patient’s natural teeth. The prosthetic tooth looks, feels, and functions as a normal tooth. The prosthetic tooth is firmly held in place by the dental implant which acts as the root of the tooth.

We Stay on top of the latest Technology

Keeping up with changes in the Invisalign technology, the Secure Smiles team, accompanied by Dr Stuart Shlosberg, went to an all day Invisalign seminar, in Manhattan Beach, California.

The Invisalign technology compliments the dental implant process, by creating the perfect size of space for the new implant crown.  This is especially important for the front teeth, where perfect symmetry is essential for creating a great flashing smile.

Dr Shlosberg was a guest of the American College of Fixed Prosthodontists in Chicago last weekend, where the latest updates in  cosmetic implant treatment were presented.

The team will be attending a seminar in Baltimore, this month, sponsored by the prestigious American College of Prosthodontists.

At Secure Smiles we strongly believe that keeping up to date with the latest developments in implant dentistry will benefit our treatment outcomes.

Dental Implants Beverly Hills $825

The Beverly Hills Dental Implant Center was founded by Stuart Shlosberg DDS, MSD, in Beverly Hills with the goal of providing high quality affordable Dental Implants for people with missing teeth in the center of the world for Implant Dentistry. Dr Shlosberg is a certified specialist in Prosthodontics and Dr Nahigian, the resident Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, has successfully placed thousands of dental implants. Dr Shlosberg is a noted University lecturer (he formerly taught at Harvard Dental School and the Dental Department at the University of Southern California) and consults with numerous other Universities and Prosthodontic training programs. Dr Shlosberg has been in full time private practice in Beverly Hills since 1995. Dr Shlosberg offers the latest and most advanced dental implant treatment available. Dr. Shlosberg has advanced training in prosthodontics and Dr. Nahigian has reached the top of his field in the placement of dental implants. Dental implants are the most effective, secure, and natural form of tooth replacement.

At the Beverly Hills Dental Implant Center we strive to make you feel comfortable and at ease every step of the way. Each patient is given a thorough explanation of the procedures and options available, so that you can make a well educated and well informed decision. Our State of the art beautiful offices are located in the most prestigious medical building in beverly hills, one block away from Rodeo Drive. All of our patients comment on how friendly, kind and accommodating our staff are, and how warm, caring, and personable Dr. Shlosberg and Dr. Nahigian are. Since all the procedures are performed under one roof, in our offices, there will be no need for you to run from one office to another for different procedures. We plan, place, and restore your dental implants all under one roof. This makes your treatment much less stressful and more comfortable.

Despite the uncompromising dental care you will get, this is not reflected in any way in the price. We charge a low fee for dental implants, because we strongly believe that everyone deserves to have natural feeling and looking teeth. We are aware that the average cost of dental implants is exceedingly high (averaging about $2,500) and are aware of the fact that this is frankly unaffordable for most people, so we have opted to charge a much lower price, so that our patients can get the treatment that they deserve. We charge $825 per dental implant, making this a much more affordable option for those with missing teeth.

To find out more, please feel free to contact us to book a free consultation.

Beverly Hills Dental Implant Center

What are the Complications of Having Dental Implants?

The material used in a dental implant is titanium. Titanium is almost never rejected by the body. The body does not recognize titanium as being a foreign substance. Titanium is safe and does not cause any side effects.

Not everyone can have dental implants however. There are specific dental implant complications that can arise. For those who smoke or have diabetes the risk of dental implant failure is higher. However, there is hope for these people provided that they clean their teeth meticulously.

Placing dental implants into a mouth that has dental decay or other problems can also lead to problems. It is imperative that all other dental issues be treated first. Scans can be performed to determine if the patient has sufficient bone in which to place the  implant. If there is not enough bone, then grafting techniques can be used to get around this problem.

It is important that one has good general health before surgery can be performed. The dental implant procedure has undergone extensive testing, and has a success rate of 90% – 95%. The success rate for dental implants is higher than most other dental procedures.

Reported dental implant complications include cases where the implant does integrate with the jaw bone properly. This is usually due to the patient having an unfavorable bone pattern, or a preexisting infection or pathology. Usually the site will be left to heal for a few months, and then the implant will be reinserted successfully. The incidence of  dental implant complications is very small. With careful pre-surgical planning risks are kept to a minimum.

Occasionally, dental implant failure can occur after years of having a healthy dental implant. In such a case, the dental implant is usually overloaded. This can occur as a result of the patient grinding or clenching his teeth. Dental implant failure can also occur if the patient does not have enough dental implants to begin with (if the patient is trying to save money they may go for less dental implants than they actually need).

To find out more information dental implant comlications, contact Dr. Shlosberg at Secure Smiles.

Paul  K, aged 22 years, was referred to Secure Smiles by his orthodontist for his implant prosthodontic treatment.  He wanted the experts at Secure Smiles to plan and complete this difficult case, in one convenient location.

Paul’s history was that he had his canine teeth extracted some years ago, as they both had failed to develop into the upper dental arch.  The spaces remaining were too small for the correct size teeth, so orthodontic treatment had opened the spaces enough to allow the for future correct size teeth.  Once the orthodontic bands were removed, Paul was evaluated by the doctors at Secure Smiles, and a treatment plan was put into place.

2 dental implants were carefully placed using a surgical guide made by the prosthodontist, as the space between the two roots on either side was limited.

During the implant healing period, the spaces were held open using a flipper, made accurately by the Secure Smiles prosthodontic dental laboratories.  After a few short months Paul’s implants were ready to receive the newly crafted crowns.

Paul had made the wise  investment  in the top level of crowns available, due to the esthetic demands of this case and his age.

The cost of dental implants is generally exorbitant. Most dentists charge a fortune for the dental implant procedure, making it a very lucrative exercise. Like everything though, there will always be competition, and it looks like competition has finally kicked in, and dental specialists and dentists are having to lower their prices in order to compete for potential clients.

Most dentists charge about $2,500 to place a dental implant, which is actually a titanium screw, drilled into the bone of the jaw. So you are paying $2,500 for the titanium screw and the process of surgically implanting the screw into the bone of the mouth, hence, dental implant.

What people are perhaps unaware of, is the fact that once the titanium screw is secured into the jaw, you then have to pay for the actual prosthetic tooth on top of this. Think of the titanium screw as the root of the tooth, and the prosthetic tooth as the part of the tooth that we all see. The prosthetic tooth can be pretty pricey too, so once you add these two up, it can start to get extremely expensive.

Multiply this by the number of missing teeth you have and thereby false teeth that you need, and the numbers could start getting out of control. Who can afford this? The reality is that most people will have to take out a loan, and pay their shockingly high dental bills over time. You could be paying off your teeth for the rest of your life. Quite a scary thought.

There is however hope for those of you who do not wish to plunge up to your eye balls in debt. What if I told you that you could get your dental implants done by an award winning Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon in a top Beverly Hills dental office at the mere price of $825? Further, in the same office, you will have your prosthetic teeth placed by a top Beverly Hills Prosthodontist, who, amongst many of his impressive achievements, taught at Harvard.

This dynamic duo work as a team in placing dental implants and the false teeth required as a package. You will not need to go anywhere else as everything is performed in the same beautifully decked out Beverly Hills office. This surgery really has the whole package. Highly experienced, qualified specialists, beautiful surroundings, friendly, and accommodating staff, great location, and best of all, incredibly affordable prices.

To learn more about this practice, check out Secure Smiles, and give them a call to book a free consultation, and see for your self!

Gustavo had problems with his left front tooth for 20 years.  At various times he had crowns which came off, root canals which failed, and eventually broke the tooth.  His dentist sent him to his friend to have the implant placed.  Gustavo didn’t like the dentist and checked online and found out about the Secure Smiles Dental Implant center in Beverly Hills.

He booked the implant surgery after an initial consultaion.  At that consultation, he revealed that over the years he had perfected the “one sided smile” so as to disguise his broken, discolored or missing tooth problem.

A few short months later Gustao had a perfect new toorh supported by the dental implant.  Right now his wife is encouraging him to “smile big”  in order to show off his happy, friendly personality as a tour giude in Los Angeles.

Dr Shlosberg encouraged him to buy his first bag of cruchy apples in 15 years.  There is no restriction on what you can eat with the solid feeling of a newly placed dental implant crown.

Dental Implants Gave Valerie a new lease of life!

Valerie, an accountant, aged 62 years had been wearing dentures for 30+ years.  All those years ago dentures were the only option…a lifetime sentence to insecurity about ones’ teeth.

6 Dental Implants in a Day

Judy is an operating room nurse aged 46.  Although she is a healthcare professional, she has had a fear of dentists all of her life, resulting in her deteriorating dentition, ultimately leading to partial dentures in the upper jaw. Which she was not unhappy with, as one by one her teeth would fall apart.

Her husband had urged her to seek prosthodontic care, and she interviewed 4 dentists before finding the team at Secure Smiles.

She came in on a Wednesday for her first consultation and said that this was the first office she felt completely comfortable with, from the prosthodontist to the dental assistants, -she felt people here cared.  She liked the idea of having her very own teatment coordinator and having all procedures performed by specialists in one location.  A concept Dr Shlosberg has pioneered.

With this so called “terminal dentition”  ….she was treated with extraction of all the decayed teeth and delivery of all the upper teeth on 6 dental implants, everything done in one day, fixed into place for a fabulous secure smile.  All this using our specialist team of oral surgeon, state of the art, on site, dental laboratory, and prosthodontist, using IV sedation for the oral surgery procedures.

The team worked for 6 hours to complete this life changing result all in one day in our state of the art implant facility in Beverly Hills.

This is an everyday procedure for the experieced Secure Smiles team.