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Worn and Broken Teeth: Correct the Bite and Cosmetics To Create a Lasting and Attractive Smile
Worn and Broken Teeth: Correct the Bite and Cosmetics To Create A Lasting and Attractive Smile
Ever wonder why some people have teeth that are worn and broken whereas others do not?
If you are one these people and are considering cosmetic dentistry, please consider correcting your bite otherwise you could possibly do the same damage to the new dental care. If your bite is correctly neuromuscularly, you should not continually break teeth and crowns.
Look at this way, why would someone restore teeth to the same bite in which they were so badly wearing and breaking?
The photos above illustrate photos of a patient who came to our office for cosmetics. His teeth were badly worn and broken. Prior to and during the dental care for cosmetics, we corrected his bite. This is will enable the new porcelain veneers to last a long time as well as provided additional comfort for the patient.
If you have any questions about neuromuscular dentistry or cosmetic dentistry, please feel free to call the office of Ronald W. Konig DDS, FAGD, LVIF, a Houston Neuromuscular Dentist and Houston Cosmetic Dentist. 713-668-2289
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Ron Konig
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6:58 AM
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Meeting of the Minds
2010 Meeting of the MindsMeeting of the Minds 2010
I wanted to share with you, what Meeting of the Minds is. Four years ago, at a meeting in San Diego, four neuromuscular dentists and I were visiting after a long day of meetings at the IACA.
We came across the idea of starting an exemplirary study club which would have 12 select neuromuscular dentists, all with similar training and from different states in which we would meet once a year in our respective cities to continually share and update ourselves advancements in dentistry from TMJ, Cosmetics, and sleep apnea as well as difficult cases and computerized neuromuscular dentistry. Each of us is required to do a presentation and discussion, whether it is a difficult case or things that can help us provide better care and technology for our patients.
This year was the third year and I was excited to have hosted it Houston. All 12 dentists loved our city and the meeting that I was able to put together was exceptional. In addition to our presentations, we had two outside speakers as well. Discussions ranged from prepless porcelain veneer technology to dental sleep apnea appliance advancement, and new modalities in TMJ treatment. It was truly an intense and mentally challenging 3 days.
Truly, we all feel that this is the most amazing and knowlegable group that each of us feel privledged to be involved in. Rather than make this only a one a year meeting, we have set up an email forum amongst us in which we carry ongoing discussion to keep learning from each other and to continually provide our patients with the finest care possible.
Should you have any questions about TMJ, sleep apnea, or advanced esthetic dentistry, please call our office, Ronald W. Konig DDS, FAGD, LVIF, a Houston Cosmetic Dentist and Houston TMJ Dentist. 713-668-2289
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Ron Konig
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7:42 PM
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Prepless Porcelain Veneers: An Exciting New Cosmetic Treatment
Prepless Porcelain Veneers: An Exciting New Cosmetic Dental Treatment
For many years, prepless porcelain veneers were not a very cosmetic treatment option. This was due to nonvital appearance of the porcelain and inability to layer the shading of the veneers as well. A new porcelain, called Durathin, in the hands of skilled dentists and ceramists, now allows us to use prepless or minimal prep veneers in many cases. Lumineers have been around for some time and are big advertisers, however, it is my opinion that they do not come close to the esthetic capability of Durathin Veneers.
The advantage of these veneers is conserving tooth structure. They cannot be used in all cases and are not ideal for all situations. However, they can be used for tetracycline staining cases which is a great benefit!!. The case above illustrates a case of prepless veneers immediately after placing them.
Notice the nice texture, anatomy, and shading of these veneers which enable a natural and beautiful appearance.
If you have any questions about prepless veneers, please feel free to contact our office of Houston Cosmetic Dentist, Ronald W. Konig DDS, FAGD, LVIF 713-668-2289
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Ron Konig
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11:53 AM
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Esthetic Driven Implant Dentistry
Esthetic Driven Implant Dentistry: The Future is Now
The science of implantology has continued to evolve through the years and is one of the fastest growing segments in dentistry. The focus of implantology seems to have emerged from simply getting the implant in the bone to placing the implant in the best position for function and esthetics. In other words, the days are gone when we try to place the dental implant and then make the esthetics and function work.
These photos show a case in which a central incisor is extracted and an immediate implant is placed followed by an immediate temporary crown on the implant. The patient presented with a high smile line that displays the entire tooth when smiling, thereby creating the challenge.
The science of implantology has continued to evolve through the years and is one of the fastest growing segments in dentistry. The focus of implantology seems to have emerged from simply getting the implant in the bone to placing the implant in the best position for function and esthetics. In other words, the days are gone when we try to place the dental implant and then make the esthetics and function work.
These photos show a case in which a central incisor is extracted and an immediate implant is placed followed by an immediate temporary crown on the implant. The patient presented with a high smile line that displays the entire tooth when smiling, thereby creating the challenge.
Notice the excellent gum tissue contours, shape, and shade of the crown to create a natural blend with the natural teeth.
There are many advantages to this procedure. When correctly implemented, it preserves the soft tissue or gum architecture which is essential to esthetics. Since a temporary crown is immediately placed. There is no need for the patient to wear a temporary flipper or denture.
If you have any questions with regards to dental implants, please feel free to call our office, Ronald W. Konig DDS, FAGD, LVIF, a Houston Implant Dentist, 713-668-2289.
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Ron Konig
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6:05 AM
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Snoring versus Sleep Apnea
Snoring versus Sleep Apnea
There is so much talk in todays media about snoring and sleep apnea that I feel compelled to define the two to give patients a better understanding of the differences between the two.
Snoring is a problem that affects many adults. The biggest difference is that patients who snore only, do not have a cessation of breathing
Sleep Apnea is the cessation of breathing during sleep and is a dangerous medical condition. This occurs when the airway is blocked, usually for at least ten seconds.
Sleep apnea can increase the incidence of medical problems such as heart attacks, strokes, blood pressure rise and other issues.
There are several treatment options for sleep apnea. These options will depend on the results of your sleep study. For those with mild to moderate sleep apnea, the use of an oral dental appliance that can be properly titrated (adjusted) is often indicated. The CPAP machine can be used but is not well tolerated by many individuals. It is however, the gold standard of treatment and is especially indicated for severe sleep apnea.
If you have any questions about sleep apnea or oral dental sleep appliances, feel free to call our office, Ronald W. Konig DDS, FAGD, LVIF, a Houston Sleep Dentist and Houston TMJ Dentist, who has special interest in treating these disorders. 713-668-2289
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Ron Konig
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10:53 AM
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Five Excellent Cosmetic Techniques
Five Excellent Cosmetic Dentistry Techniques
Considering improving your smile? For those dentists who constantly stay update with new technology, there are a wide range of new esthetic options, many which are more conservative and effective than the older methods. The list below discusses some new and exciting esthetic choices:
1) Durathin Veneers: these are the first highly esthetic porcelain veneers that I have seen that can be prepless veneers (no tooth grinding) . The technique of fabricating these veneers still allows for us to place multiple shading and translucencies to look beautiful and natural. These cannot be used on all patients, however, there are a lot patients that can benefit from them including tetracycline stain patients.
2) Power Bleaching: this is probably the only truly effective whitening protocol that works for darker stained teeth.
3) Artistic Recontouring of the teeth: if you are happy with the color of your teeth, but not completely happy with the shape, many times we can artistic re-shape the teeth and even make them look straighter. Truly a conservative and highly under utilized procedure in todays world.
So many of our patients are amazed and happy with this process. Additionally, we artistically recontour porcelain veneers to enhance the esthetics and customize the smile to the individual.
4) Gummy Smiles: Diode lasers allow for eliminating unesthetic gummy smiles with no pain!
The use of lasers is an excellent way to increase the length of the teeth and decrease the gummy look.
These and many more techniques continue to evolve and give our patients more choices based on their needs.
If you have any questions with regards to cosmetic denistry, please feel free to call our office (Ronald W. Konig DDS, FAGD, LVIF, a Houston Cosmetic Dentist) as we welcome the opportunity to assist you. 713-668-2289
Considering improving your smile? For those dentists who constantly stay update with new technology, there are a wide range of new esthetic options, many which are more conservative and effective than the older methods. The list below discusses some new and exciting esthetic choices:
1) Durathin Veneers: these are the first highly esthetic porcelain veneers that I have seen that can be prepless veneers (no tooth grinding) . The technique of fabricating these veneers still allows for us to place multiple shading and translucencies to look beautiful and natural. These cannot be used on all patients, however, there are a lot patients that can benefit from them including tetracycline stain patients.
2) Power Bleaching: this is probably the only truly effective whitening protocol that works for darker stained teeth.
3) Artistic Recontouring of the teeth: if you are happy with the color of your teeth, but not completely happy with the shape, many times we can artistic re-shape the teeth and even make them look straighter. Truly a conservative and highly under utilized procedure in todays world.
So many of our patients are amazed and happy with this process. Additionally, we artistically recontour porcelain veneers to enhance the esthetics and customize the smile to the individual.
4) Gummy Smiles: Diode lasers allow for eliminating unesthetic gummy smiles with no pain!
The use of lasers is an excellent way to increase the length of the teeth and decrease the gummy look.
These and many more techniques continue to evolve and give our patients more choices based on their needs.
If you have any questions with regards to cosmetic denistry, please feel free to call our office (Ronald W. Konig DDS, FAGD, LVIF, a Houston Cosmetic Dentist) as we welcome the opportunity to assist you. 713-668-2289
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Ron Konig
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8:00 AM
Ronald W. Konig, DDS 713-668-2289
Konig Center for Cosmetic & Comprehensive Dentistry
2201 West Holcombe, Suite 300, Houston, TX 77030
