Dr. Lemongello was recently invited to lecture at the Pikos Institute to a prominent group of dental specialists on the topic of achieving optimal esthetics with dental implants. He shared his experience illustrating skill in utilizing special techniques to ensure a predictable, beautiful outcome in the replacement of missing front teeth seen in the smile. Highlighted were the steps necessary in proper planning and communication with the surgeon placing the dental implant, manipulation of the proper components and guidance for the dental laboratory technician necessary to achieve optimal results. The information was well received by those in attendance.
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Dr. Lemongello Lectures at the Pikos Institute
Tuesday, October 27th, 2009Dr. Lerner Lectures at NYU
Monday, October 26th, 2009Dr. Lerner recently returned from the first session of the Aesthetic Advantage Continuum at NYU. This is the annual Fall Session of the Continuum where doctors from around the world gather in New York to learn the techniques to create beautiful smile with all porcelain restorations. The course consists of a series of lectures and hands on learning. Each doctor attending is required to bring and treat a patient utilizing the techniques learned during lecture. Dr. Lerner lectured on Smile Design, establishing the guidelines necessary to provide Smile Makeovers with porcelain veneers. He also will lecture on the topic of occlusion and creating optimal esthetics with provisional restorations as the blue print to predictable results. He shared his experience illustrating skill in utilizing special techniques to ensure a predictable, beautiful outcome with porcelain veneers while achieving a comfortable stable bite. Highlighted were the steps necessary in proper planning and communication with the dental laboratory technician necessary to achieve optimal results.
The role of the dental lab in your smile makeover.
Tuesday, October 6th, 2009The role of the dental lab in your smile makeover. You might not have given the idea of which dental laboratory your dentist uses much thought. You should because this is more important than you think. Just like all dentists are not created equal neither are the dental laboratories. Some dental laboratories are large facilities that cater to large quantities of dentists nationally. This type of dental lab is the Wal-Mart of dentistry. The teeth they produce are adequate but very little artistry goes into their creation. This type of lab is available to every dentist and the quality is adequate. The other type of dental laboratory is like a fine art specialty store. Here the laboratory personal are more than just technicians stamping out teeth that all look the same. This laboratory is usually owned by a Master Ceramist. A Master Ceramist is someone who understands the art of creating a beautiful smile. Their creations are indistinguishable from natural teeth. Only a select few dentists who qualify in skill comparable to the ceramist are invited to use the laboratory to create beautiful smiles. Naturally the cost for teeth created by a Master Ceramist is very different than those created by the Wal-Mart technician. Both will work. The question is do you want your smile to be a custom fabricated work of art indistinguishable to natural beautiful teeth or do you want standard “teeth”. In dentistry as in all walks of life you get what you pay for and the best always costs more.
When considering cosmetic dentistry with Porcelain veneers
Monday, September 28th, 2009When considering cosmetic dentistry and porcelain veneers it is important for you to be diligence with who you are considering treatment. All dentists are not the same and their experience in treating cosmetic cases varies based on their training and number of patients treated. When considering cosmetic dentistry the dentist should be able to show you numerous cases of satisfied patients who have completed treatment. Ask questions about smiles and smile makeovers that are similar to yours. Review before and after photographs of the smiles treated with veneers. Where you have a smile makeover is as important as deciding to have treatment. It is up to you to make the best choice and have the best outcome.
Lumineers, What are my options?
Thursday, September 10th, 2009Lumineers, What are my options? Lumineers are one type of porcelain veneer designed for prep-less or minimal preparation type porcelain veneer cases. It is important to realize that there is not just one certain brand of ceramic, one particular manufacturer, or one specific laboratory that can create prep-less veneers. The prep-less or minimal prep veneer is a technique, not a specific product. Any ceramic can be used, and there are many expert ceramists who can give you wonderful results. Success is reliant on the skill of the dentist and the ceramist. It is also dependent on case selection and proper diagnosis of what is the best material and technique to achieve the best result according to the patients’ expectation. Prep-less veneers may not be indicated for every case or even the majority of the cases but it should be available as an option. Like Dr. Lerner and Dr Lemongello the doctor needs to be versed and proficient in all techniques. In our office we will listen to your needs and provide guidance for you to make an informed choice.
Cosmetic Dentist?
Thursday, August 13th, 2009Ever notice how every dentist now is a Cosmetic Dentist. Any dentist can take a weekend course and consider themselves a cosmetic dentist. Actually they don’t even need to take a course. In today’s’ world just because a dentist has what appears to be a state of the art office doesn’t mean he is qualified in cosmetic dentistry. So how is a consumer hoping to transform their smile supposed to know who to choose? One way is to ask the right questions! Can the dentist show you before and after photos of other patients’ treated in the office? Has the dentist taken hands on instruction in cosmetic dentistry? Does the dentist teach these techniques to other dentists? Do other specialists in the field recommend the dentist? Can you personally speak to actual patients that have been treated? In our office, Drs. Lerner and Lemongello can answer yes to all these questions. Can the dentist you are considering treatment with do the same? If not perhaps you need to make an appointment in our office.
Exceptional General Dentistry
Tuesday, June 9th, 2009Exceptional General Dentistry. Did you know we provide all aspects of dental treatment? We are well known for our expertise in appearance related dentistry or complex restorative dentistry but we also provide all aspects of General Dentistry. Whether you need regular preventative visits, minor restorative needs or complex dentistry we are the right practice for you. Beautiful tooth colored restoration, porcelain crowns, Root Canal treatment, Cosmetic Dentures, natural implant restorations, crowns/bridges, life-like gorgeous porcelain veneers, Smile makeovers, Straightening teeth with Invisalign and Full mouth reconstruction are all procedures we routinely manage in our office. Our staff is ready to see you for a consultation and discuss your options whatever your treatment needs are.
Changing lives in Palm Beach Gardens
Thursday, April 9th, 2009Changing lives in Palm Beach Gardens. One of the most important services we provide is the ability to change a person’s life through aesthetic comprehensive dentistry. This could be as simple as helping someone achieve superior dental health or as dramatic as improving self esteem through a beautiful new smile. To see a person’s inner beauty blossom with confidence due to a new beautiful smile is very fulfilling. As we witness daily, smile makeovers can be life changing.
World class continuing education hosted in Palm Beach Gardens
Tuesday, March 31st, 2009World class continuing education hosted in Palm Beach Gardens. The annual Aesthetic Advantage Alumni Symposium hosted by our office and the Aesthetic Advantage Continuum was this past weekend at the PGA National Resort. It was sold out with doctors traveling from around the world to learn and expand their knowledge of aesthetic and restorative dentistry. The topics included discussion and lectures on Occlusion, Aesthetic restorations, Implant restorations and Implant surgery from renowned speakers Dr. Irwin Becker, Dr. Henry Gremillion, Dr. David Garber, Dr’s. Henry and Maurice Salama, Dr. Edwin Rosenberg and Dr. Galip Gurel. This event continues to be one of the premier educational events our office and the Aesthetic Advantage Continuum provides.
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