Cosmetic Dentist San Francisco - Accredited by the AACD

Best cosmetic dentist San Francisco? Who could that be for you?

An aesthetic dentist who is accredited by the American Academy of Cosmetic dentistry, the AACD, has undergone a rigorous testing process and demonstrated a high level of proficiency and expertise in the field of cosmetic dentistry, which exemplifies your dentist's commitment to the best advanced training programs available. Their continuing dental education is at a level of excellence, allowing them to deliver the best smile makeovers and cosmetic dental care to their patients.

It indicates a recognition as a leader in the science of cosmetic dentistry and smile designs with specialized skills beyond the general field of dentistry.

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Look at your smile and judge for yourself, or schedule an appointment with Dr. Jorg-Peter Rabanus of San Francisco to get answers for your questions about the aesthetic appearance of your smile and your teeth and to obtain an appraisal about your current oral and dental condition.

After your first consultation and a careful analysis of your dental proportions and general oral health, Dr. Rabanus will meet with you a second time and walk you through all the available treatment options that may be most suitable to your particular situation and goals. He will also ensure that you are thoroughly informed about the general state of your oral health. He will refer you to other leading dental professionals who are experts in their specific aspects of oral health.

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Dr. Jorg-Peter Rabanus creates naturally beautiful smiles and complex smile makeovers that involve a meticulous evaluation of all functional and dysfunctional patterns of the masticatory system. He strives for minimally invasive dentistry, which includes the placement of thin laminate veneers and a broad spectrum of other esthetic dental restoration types.

A very common concern is that of worn teeth, which is not just a sign of aging but also an indication of underlying health issues and neuromuscular dysfunction. Those cases could not be addressed by just dental bonding or the placement of porcelain veneers. Various dental procedures and technical details that are necessary for the creation of the best outcomes of smile makeovers, such as direct dental bonding and the adhesion of indirect porcelain veneers to natural tooth structure, are explained for a variety of dental conditions in every detail on the pages of this website.

Every patient has a highly individual set and combination of dental conditions that need to be considered, analyzed, treatment planned, and addressed. The most frequent concerns of patients who seek cosmetic dentistry are listed in the navigation bar, or the ☰ that appears on mobile phones at the upper left corner of this page.

This website is structured by the various current dental concerns that patients have. This includes stained teeth, misaligned teeth, small and big teeth, and many other dental conditions that patients want to get corrected. You find the headings of the most frequent cosmetic dental concerns listed on the tabs of the menu bar on the left. Depending on your concerns, you can either click on a particular concern, a dental procedure, and even technical specifications of dental products that are discussed in greater detail, or you can use the search box below the menu to ask a specific question you might have.

You find everything you need to know about cosmetic dental treatment on this website, from dental porcelain restorations to the various forms of smile makeovers and comprehensive oral reconstructions. The principles of aesthetic dentistry that are applied by the best cosmetic dentists worldwide are explained and discussed in great detail. However, it is expected that any dentist in San Francisco understands the principles of dental cosmetic services.

From information about lumineers to porcelain-veneer technology and tooth preparation to smile design, you will find several videos, including those of Patients' Testimonials, and information about the very foundation for the creation of smile makeovers. The determination of the mandible's home position against the base of the skull, the specific oral functions and parafunctions for each individual, and how they relate to the requirements of tooth preparation and restoration are indispensable for the creation of optimum receptacles that best host the final form of natural and functional all-porcelain restorations.

Porcelain Veneers explained by Cosmetic Dentist in San Francisco

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Porcelain Veneers in San Francisco by Dr. Jorg-Peter Rabanus,
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The terms dental porcelain laminates, veneers, and lumineers are exchangeable, being different names for the same kind of treatment modalities. More detailed information is available on the numerous pages about these types of dental restorations, which you can link to from the navigation bar. You may have asked your dentist questions about how to get straighter and whiter teeth. You may have been referred to an esthetic dentist. Do you wonder who would be the best dentist for your individual needs? Go to the navigation bar to find out.

Cosmetic dentistry is a science.

The term "cosmetic" implies something less than a science, but even the best esthetically inclined dentists find themselves constantly confronted with the hard science of new dental materials. It is up to them to verify and decide which current "state-of-the-art" technique and technology are best for their patients.

The best veneers are the ones that require a minimum amount of tooth preparation (minimally invasive dentistry). They are the most desired and requested cosmetic dental treatment modality today. Patients with a variety of aesthetic dental problems want to find out how they can correct their particular concerns. The design, fabrication, and integration of any dental restoration into the patient's mouth involve an exact sequence of scientific applications and procedural protocols that make the smile designs of aesthetic dentistry predictable, durable, and long-lasting.

What cosmetic dental treatment would you choose?

Dr. Jorg-Peter Rabanus explains the process of evaluating your teeth and about deciding what smile to envision, helping you to make your own educated choice of the various cosmetic dental procedures.

While orthodontics, porcelain restorations, and teeth whitening are the most common procedures offered by many dentists, you may not know about all the aspects that need to be considered for obtaining not just straighter and whiter teeth but also permanently youthful and beautiful smiles with natural-looking teeth, healthy oral tissues, and harmonious oral function. A variety of dental materials can be used for ceramic restorations, and there are many different teeth whitening procedures. Everyone's teeth are unique in shape, condition, and function, and every person requires a highly individualized approach. Many examples are given in the pages of this website.

In view of numerous requests, we have included more detailed information about the following topics:

  • What are the attributes of a "top cosmetic dentist?"
  • Advantages and disadvantages of different dental porcelains.
  • Porcelain veneer or porcelain crown - What is the difference?
  • What can a Smile Makeover do? Whiter, straighter, more beautiful teeth and healthy gums.
  • The longevity of dental laminates. What does it depend upon? How long do they last?
  • List of cosmetic dentistry terms.

Most patients seek the advise of Dr. Jorg-Peter Rabanus to find out how to address the advanced wear of their teeth, which coincides with an older-looking, and prematurely aged smile. Hence, some patients seek a smile makeover to look younger again. The simple placement of porcelain veneers in such cases may not be sufficient. Functional patterns of the masticatory system cause the early breakdown of teeth as well as the premature loss of enamel, which may make teeth look old and discolored. It is not just a matter of aesthetic deterioration, but also leads to a functional breakdown. Hence, a smile analysis needs to be accompanied by a functional analysis of the jaws, their joints, and the teeth. Provisional veneers are used to test the functionality of any smile design. Once comfort and aesthetics have been established, the final porcelain veneers can be designed, using the temporary veneers as references.

Most patients wonder about the longevity of complete smile makeovers and their newly-gained beautiful smile. A new smile should last a long time, but its durability does not just depend on the high-tech dental treatments and dental procedures at your favorite dental office. It also depends on your personal oral care and the contribution of other top cosmetic dentists who are specialized in the various dental disciplines, such as implant experts, periodontists who focus on the health your gum tissues, and orthodontists who align your teeth in consideration of the natural facial aesthetics of our cosmetic patients.

Don't miss looking at Dr. Rabanus' Instagram profile, @porcelain.veneers. This image-based platform is ideal for familiarizing oneself with the fundamentals of functional smile designs.