Why is it that you have friends who have had major dental reconstruction done and it seems like you can't even remember what they looked like before and are not even sure what they had done? Then there's the person who gets a ?new smile? and you can't help but notice that they now seem to have bunny teeth when they are talking. And what about the guy walking down the street who smiles at you so brightly that you really know they had ?tooth whitening? that certainly does remind you more of bleach than perfectly clean teeth?



Quality of dental work begins with the materials used and the eye of a skilled dentist. Most often all-ceramic crowns are the first choice. When made of high-quality porcelain, replacement teeth most closely replicate the properties of the original teeth and therefore have the most aesthetic and natural appearance. Because of the translucency of an all-ceramic crown, they are the restoration of choice on the front teeth and create a beautiful, natural look. Of course, the existing teeth are kept and used as a base for such crowns.

When a tooth is missing it is ideal to place a dental implant to replace the missing tooth. An implant can be fitted with a replacement tooth so dentures or bridges are not needed. But, this takes a dentist who can expertly diagnose the specifics of the implant site, in conjunction with the patient's medical profile, to determine the best route to form the structural and functional connection between the bone and the implant.

?The dental implant procedure is one that I am very involved in.?, says Kourosh Maddahi, who has a cosmetic dentistry office in Los Angeles. ?My years of experience allow me to have complete certainty that I am giving my patients the highest quality restorations available. Also, I make sure that I am always researching the cutting-edge technology of dentistry and offering that to my patients.?

Dr. Maddahi suggests the use of digital x-rays. These greatly shorten the time it takes to get in and out of the dental chair. Seconds after as the camera clicks, the X-ray image is seen on the computer screen. Digital X-rays gives the dentist the ability to magnify, colorize, and alter the density of the image.

IntraOral Cameras are small cameras in the shape of a pen that the dentist uses so a patient can see on a computer screen with crystal clarity every tooth and gum surface in his or her mouth as the camera is moved from structure to structure. It gives the patient the same view of what the cosmetic dentist is viewing and provides an important diagnostic tool for the doctor.

Quality is the basis of proper dental care, feels Dr. Maddahi. ?We all know that when we send something precious out to be restored we expect it to look like the day we bought it when the work is done. It takes care and precision to correctly restore anything, especially a person's teeth. I first ensure that I have a very good idea how the ideal teeth would have looked, how they should fit within the mouth, and the size. Then we work with the finest materials to make the highest quality teeth, all the while ensuring the calm, comforting environment for the patient.?

Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, has been specializing in creating beautiful, natural smiles and superior dental health for 21 years and is located in Beverly Hills at 436 N. Roxbury Drive, Suite 202 and can be reached at 310-888-7797.