Supra-Gingival Dentistry Burbank
A Revolutionary, Minimally Invasive Approach to Dentistry
At Dr. Ruiz & Associates, Inc, we practice a method of dentistry called “supra-gingival dentistry.” Although it sounds complicated, the idea behind it is simple, and one that you’ll come to appreciate! We provide truly comprehensive dental care and use innovative minimally invasive techniques; even the adhesives and materials we use are chosen to save as much of your natural tooth structure as possible. One way we do this is by placing ceramic restorations above the gumline (supra-gingival), ensuring less trauma to your oral tissues, a lower risk of damage to your root canals, and beautiful, healthy results. Dr. Ruiz is the pioneer of this method of dentistry and even wrote the textbook Supra-Gingival Minimally Invasive Dentistry: A Healthier Approach to Esthetic Restorations, which was published by Wiley & Sons. Inc.
To learn more about how our unique dental methods can help improve your oral health and keep your smile on the right track with supra-gingival dentistry, call our office today to speak with our Burbank dental team.
Why Choose Dr. Ruiz & Associates, Inc. for Supra-Gingival Dentistry?
- Materials Placed Above the Gum Line for Healthier Gums
- Less Tooth Structure Removed for Fewer Root Canals
- Minimally Invasive Treatment for Greater Comfort
A Healthier Form of Dentistry
At Dr. Ruiz & Associates, Inc., our dentists’ top concern is your overall health, which is why we avoid placing foreign materials under your gums as much as possible, like metals. These materials can irritate your gums and increase your chances of gum disease. This, in addition to only using FDA-approved materials and safe amalgam removal techniques, allows us to protect the foundation of your smile as much as possible.
Dr. Ruiz, Dr. Kim, and Dr. Cohen are always happy to discuss our methods with you, including our mouth-healthy, high-quality materials that we use. If you have allergies or special needs, please don’t hesitate to let us know!
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Traditional dental crowns (not performed by us) require the removal of a lot of healthy tooth structure, leaving only a stump of the tooth remaining.
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Often, dental restorations are placed under the gumline, which can make the tooth and gums unhealthy, as you can see here. The opaque color of these restorations also looks unnatural. But with Dr. Ruiz’s supra-gingival dentistry, only the damaged tissues are removed, and many specialized techniques are used to stay away from the gum line, with only some rare exceptions.
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The thinner translucent restorations also allow the natural luster of the tooth to shine through for a more beautiful smile (Picture 3 is a case with 15 years of healthy results). Call our dental team today if you want to learn more about our minimally invasive supra-gingival dentistry. You can reach us at (818) 755-2920.