Dr. Anne A. Nicholas

We are more than implant, sedation, periodontics, and cosmetic dentistry. Our commitment is to you and your family. We are specialists who are concerned with your total dental health. In our practice we have Dr. Nicholas, who specialties are implant, periodontics and sedation, Dr. Harry Karna, who uses the newest technologies in general dentistry and Dr. Scott R. Adishian who is certified in prosthodontics; and specialized in restorative and cosmetic dentistry.

In addition we have a full staff ready to help you and your family so your total dental experience is the best it can be. It is the best, because we listen to what our patients say about each of us and our practice. We use that information to make changes that will promote a better experience for you. We are not content; we are anxious to do better.

Our main concern is you’re over all dental health. Secondly, we want you to feel good about yourselves, and if we can help here, then we have achieved something more than dentistry, we have added friends.

To serve you better, we serve the entire Coachella Valley with offices in Palm Desert , Palm Springs , and Moreno Valley, California .

We are here to help you, please call to schedule your free consultation at 760-340-1030.   To return to website click “Here”

Dental implant restorations replace missing oral structures and are permanent tooth replacements.  Implants hold a crown, bridge or denture in place and allow for natural eating, speaking and cosmetic function.  There are several key components to understand when considering dental implants.

1.    The Dental Prosthetics:
a.    Dental implant which are made from titanium alloys and will be replacing and acting like your original tooth root.  Dentists like Dr. Anne A. Nicholas, Palm Desert, California surgically place implants in the jaw bone, where the implant will integrate with the jaw bone after a certain period of time.
b.   Abutment Preparation
c.   Hybrid Denture with abutments and screws
d.   Types of Implant Restorations placed on top of dental implant for function:

i.     Porcelain to non-precious with metal occlusal
ii.    Porcelain to white high Noble with metal occlusal
iii.   Porcelain to yellow high Noble
iv.   Porcelain to Zirconia

2.    Diagnosis & Treatment Planning:
a.    Medical Contraindications – Dr. Nicholas will consult with you regarding contraindication which is a specific situation in which a drug, procedure or surgery should or should not be used because it may be harmful to you.
b.    Pre-Surgical Planning – Dr. Nicholas and her staff will provide you with pre-surgery instructions that will help you prepare for the implant procedure as well as outpatient procedures to help you return to your home safely.

3.    Surgical:
a.    The actual surgery occurs in several stages and involves several procedures.  Implant surgery varies from patient to patient and depends on the type of implant and condition of your jawbone.
b.    Most adults are candidates for the procedure; dental implant surgery is expensive and often not covered by insurance.  Dr. Anne A. Nicholas of Palm Desert and Palm Springs can help you with these costs.

4.    Bone Quality, width and density:
a.    Dr. Nicholas will first evaluate your jaw bone characteristics with the implant characteristics, and second, to assess the combinations of these characteristics as to the influence on the success rate of the dental implant(s) with the identification of prognostic factors for implant survival and failure.
b.    Panoramic radiographs will be taken to measure alveolar bone levels.  If it is determined that bone is required before the implant restoration can proceed, Dr. Nicholas will select osteoinductive bone allograft to replace and re-grow jaw bone.

5.    Laboratory:
a.    A dental laboratory is used for the actual dental implant prosthetic.  Dr. Anne A. Nicholas uses Iverson Dental Laboratories of Riverside, California for all her dental implant restorations.  See item 1 above for type of implant restoration available.  Dr. Nicholas will help you select the dental implant restoration that is right for you.

If you feel you need dental implant restorations, or not sure, Dr. Nicholas in Palm Desert, or Palm Springs, we will help you determine if this procedure is required to maintain your good dental health.  If you do, there is no better time than right now to visit one of our offices.

Call Dr. Anne A. Nicholas today for your free consultation & Panoramic X-Rays!

1.760.340.1030