Is LANAP for You? Do Your Research and Make a Wise Decision

IALD directors are interviewed on the connection between stillbirths and gum disease, and the unique bone-building technology of the LANAP® protocol and PerioLase® MVP-7™ laser.


Dr. Hoang is having an IALD dinner with Dr. Robert Gregg and Dr. Dawn Bloore of after a weekend of LANAP bootcamp training future LANAP clinicians including Dr. Yetta McCullom in the background.

WELCOME TO RADIANT SMILES SAN CLEMENTE DENTAL CARE

Are you looking for the best quality dental care in south Orange County, California? You came to the right place! We welcome you to San Clemente's Radiant Smiles Dental Care.

This website provides you with an extension of care. As you navigate through the site you will find a wealth of information about dentistry. Our patients deserve the information needed to make wise choices about their oral health.

We go an extra mile to work with our patients towards maintaining a beautiful smile with healthier gums and teeth.

We use the best state of the art equipment such as Digital x-rays which uses 90% less radiation than the standard x-rays, intra-oral cameras which allow us to view your teeth on a flat screen monitor.

We also offer Laser gum treatment which is comfortable and minimally invasive with better results than the traditional gum treatment.

For your comfort oral conscious Sedation and Nitrous Oxide (laughing gas) is available in our office.

We take the time with our patients to explain their treatment options and inform them of additional preventative care.

Our cosmetic dental office is conveniently located in San Clemente, California. We invite you to call with any questions or email us via the Office & Staff or use the appointment page of our Web site.

We will do everything possible to ensure you a pleasant visit.

Our patients' satisfaction is our goal. They tell us at dentalsenders.com. Read what they're saying:

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Implant Supported Dentures

What are dentures?

Dentures replace missing teeth and their adjacent tissues with a removable dental appliance made of acrylic resin and, in some cases, a combination of metals.

The best way to have dentures fit well is to have them supported by dental implants.

Dental Implants

What are dental implants?

An alternative to dentures, dental implants (small dental appliances that are inserted into the upper and lower jaws) help to restore the mouth that has little or no non-restorable teeth. Dental implants are slowly replacing dentures used by some people, as they provide many advantages of traditional dentures.

Advantages of implants over dentures:

For some people, particularly persons with loose or poor fitting dentures due to flat ridges, or persons with multiple missing teeth who need support for crowns and bridges, implants may be considered a more appropriate alternative to fix the appearance of missing teeth than dentures. According to the American Academy of Implant Prosthodontics, implants help to accomplish the following:

• reduce movement of dentures, bridges, and/or crowns.
  
• facilitate proper chewing.
  
• provide support and improved stability for removable dentures or fixed bridge work.
  
• approximate the "feel" of natural teeth better than dentures.
  
• promote "denture self-confidence", as speech and appearance are often improved.
  

Who are likely candidates for implants?

There are many variables to be considered before placing an implant:

• the patient must be healthy.
  
• healing abilities affected by a disease may affect the successfulness of an implant.
  
• a proper diagnosis must be made before an implant can be placed.
  
• placement and technique is specific to each individual candidate.
  
• to further prevent complications, the implant(s) must be treated properly by the patient and the dentist.
  
• heavy smoking and drinking may affect the successfulness of an implant.
  

What are the different types of dental implants?

There are many different types of dental implants from which to choose, including:

• an artificial bone substitute: This type of implant involves a synthetic bone substitute being fitted on top of the bone to help rebuild the shrinking ridge and provide sturdy support for dentures. Because it is made of the same type of mineral found in natural bone, this type of implant bonds to the existing jaw bone.
  
• endosteal implants: This type of implant is inserted into the jaw bone to serve as the tooth's root.
  
• subperiosteal implants: This type of implant, usually an option for persons who can no longer wear conventional dentures, involves a specially-designed implant that fits directly on the existing bone.
  

Dental implants may either be inserted by a dentist specially training in implantology, or by an oral surgeon in a hospital.

Health risks and dental implants:

According to the American Academy of Implant Prosthodontists:

Implants are made of biologically compatible materials which have undergone extensive testing over a period of several years. Since these materials are largely metals, such as titanium, and have never been living tissue, there is no likelihood of causing an antigen-antibody response which could cause rejection similar to that which sometimes occurs with heart and kidney transplants.