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All-Ceramic Inlays and Onlays
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Onlay and inlay are methods for restoring teeth in an indirect way. The most important characteristic is that they compromise more dental tissue than the direct methods (thus are more invasive), where onlays cover one or more cusps and inlays do not cover any cusp: they are limited to the intra-cuspal perimeter.
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Bridges (Dental Partials)
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an artificial extension used to replace missing teeth and is usually not removable by the patient Ideal Candidate:
Missing tooth or teeth
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Cleaning / Hygiene
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the practice of keeping the mouth clean. Oral hygiene is considered to be the best means of prevention of cavities (dental caries), gingivitis, periodontitis, and other dental disorders. It also helps to prevent bad breath (halitosis). Oral hygiene is considered necessary for all persons to maintain the health of their teeth and mouth. Healthy teeth have fewer cavities. They are clean and have minimal or no plaque deposits. Healthy gums are pink and firm.
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Composite Resin Bonding
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Dental composites are a group of restorative materials used in dentistry. As with other composite materials, a dental composite typically consists of a resin-based matrix, such as a methacrylate resin like urethane dimethacrylate (UDMA), and an inorganic filler such as silicon dioxide silica. Compositions vary widely, with proprietary mixes of resins forming the matrix, as well as engineered filler glasses and glass-ceramics. The filler gives the composite wear resistance and translucency. Ideal Candidate:
Stained or decayed teeth
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Cosmetic and Restorative Dentistry
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Cosmetic dentistry is a discipline within dentistry in which the primary focus is the modification of appearance of a patient's oral cavity and surrounding structures, in conjunction with the prevention and treatment of organic, structural, or functional oral disease. Through cosmetic dentistry, the appearance of the mouth can be altered to more closely match the patient's subjective concept of what is visually pleasing.
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A crown, or full-coverage restoration (sometimes incorrectly called a cap) is a prosthetic tooth designed by a dentist and usually created by a lab technician Ideal Candidate:
Large cavity, tooth that requires or has had root canal therapy, or tooth that has fractured
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Da Vinci Veneers
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a thin layer of restorative material placed over a tooth surface, either to improve the aesthetics of a tooth, or to protect a damaged tooth surface.
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Needs complete reconstruction of all teeth, often to relieve pain or discomfort (though this term is sometimes used for less severe cases)
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* The national average fees do not include cost of anesthetics or surgical facility. Be sure to ask your doctor about additonal fees. Costs will vary from city to city throughout the United States.
Associated with the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
Associated with the American Dental Association
Kevin Shuster, DDS - Gives FREE Consultations!
We make you want to smile!
Our commitment has always been to our patients, to listen to what they want and provide for their needs in the most warm and supportive environment possible. Dr. Shuster actually has fun helping people feel and look their best!
Dr. Shuster graduated Loma Linda University School of Dentistry in 1988, and began working in Prescott, Arizona. He opened his own practice in 1989 and has maintained a high quality, private patient practice since then.
Dr. Shuster lives in Prescott with his wife and young family, who were born here. He has served as an elected officer in the state dental society for 10 years -- eight years as delegate, one year as secretary/treasurer, served on the board of trustees, and as President of the Northern Arizona Dental Society.
He has published a dozen articles in dental journals, has written extensively on Internet forums, has been published in local newspapers, and has spoken on dental health topics in person and on TV; to the general public and to groups of dentists.
Dr. Shuster has been a leader in preserving patients' freedom to choose the kind and quality of dental treatment they want.He is well known for listening well and taking time with patients. He is a founding member of the Crown Council, a study club composed of some of the finest practices in America today, and a participating Doctor for Smiles for Life, a charity outreach to St. Jude's Hospital for Children that has raised millions of dollars for curing childhood cancer.
Dr. Shuster studies extensively each year with the top clinicians in the world. The objective is to learn everything possible to make your dental health better and easier to acheive. "The point of all this study, is not knowledge..... it's results producting action. Action that allows people to have health for life. And the beautiful smile they've always wanted. I'm here to help you acheive health, so that you look good, feel good, and last a long time."
Dr. Shuster enjoys playing "competitive old man" tennis and coaching the kids. He also likes performance cars and driving, and photography. "We do tons of photography here at the office, most of it just for patients fun and some for education. The fashion shoots of pretty smiles are a blastt!" Fair warning though, if we are shooting in our photo studio here... the sound system will be Rocking the house. Would should have some of our photos posted on this site by Feb. 06
In fact from the music to the photography and celebrations, to the extensive time we take with each person, Expect different please. It's not your Daddy's dentist.
" We love what we do here, and we love who we are with, it's more like family than you'd believe. I'm not one of these guys who wants to retire. I am retired, I just do dentistry as my passion and my hobby and my art. Someday someone is going to tap me on the shoulder and tell me it's time to quit, but until then I will be here making little improvements to the lives of my freinds and family."
If we could provide you with top quality dentistry, have the most top notch person in the bussiness go to bat for you with your insurance, and offer you modern smile enhancing comfortable experiences..... wouldn't you have found your dental home? You are welcome here.
Top Benefits:
Our primary focus is on restorative, reconstructive, preventative, and cosmetic dentistry. We offer a full range of emergency services to help people get comfortable... and then stay comfortable.
Our family of patients loves our "no waiting" policy. When you reserve appointment time with Dr. Shuster, we see you on time and spend the time only with you.
We have technology that enables us to do drill-less and shotless white fillings for many patients. As you might guess, this is a very popular choice for many.
We have all the latest equipment in dentistry to help you feel and look your best. Dr. Shuster performs a very thorough examination using low dose x-ray and special cameras developed for dental diagnosis. You will be able to see your own mouth as never before and this can assist you in planning what, if anything, you'd like to change.
Some of our most asked about procedures:Porcelain Veneers, Composite Resin Bonding, Crowns & Bridges, Tooth Whitening, Full Mouth Reconstruction / Rehabilitation.
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