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Dr. Iskandar is a fully trained specialist in complex dental care and cosmetic rehabilitation. This specialty is one of eight dental specialties recognized by the American Dental Association and held by less than 1% of dentists nationwide. As a Prosthodontist, Dr. Iskandar provides an extremely high level of care for patients who are missing teeth or have significant damage to their existing teeth.
Dr. Iskandar is DIPLOMATE of the International Dental Implant Association. It is the Highest Status awarded for distinguished implant excellence
Dr. Retana is a third-generation dentist that has a wide academic background, acquired in top tier Universities in Costa Rica, Argentina and the United States. These certifies him as highly trained professional in the field of Implant Dentistry and Oral Rehabilitation. He is joining our team at Radiance Dentistry full time while maintaining a clinical assistant professor position in the Department of Prosthodontics at Louisiana State University
Dr. Zia has completed a three-year residency in Dental Anesthesiology at Stony Brook University Hospital. He is a certified provider of ACLS and PALS, and is dedicated to the Lone Star Dental Anesthesia mission. Dr. Zia is committed to making your treatment painless through the magic of Dental Anesthesiology. You can literally wake up with your new smile and with no memory of the procedure at all.
| Restoration Materials Compared |  | Zirconia, Acrylic Hybrid | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Availability | Now available at Radiance Dentistry | Available at other implant centers | |||
| Specific Material Type | XircOn Ultimate | XircOn Ultra | XircOn Basic | Solid Zirconia* | Titanium / Acrylic Hybrid* |
| Final Restoration Material | Hybrid Zirconia | Hybrid Nano Ceramic | PMMA | Monolithic Zirconia | Acrylic teeth bonded to titanium bar |
| Temporary Restoration On Surgery Day | Fixed temporary restoration | Fixed temporary restoration | Temporary restoration used as indefinite final | Fixed temporary restoration | Fixed temporary restoration |
| Total Length of Treatment | 6-8 Months | 6-8 Months | 6-8 Months | 6-8 Months | 6-8 Months |
| Procedure Fees – Single Arch | $21,000 | $18,500 | From $15,500 | From $21,000 | From $19,000 |
| Natural teeth feel | Real teeth feel | Real teeth feel | Soft bite | Clinky ceramic sound | Soft bite – not as strong |
| Translucency (life-like brilliance) | Optimal translucency | Optimal translucency | Great translucency | Opaque / Dull | Great translucency |
| Durability | Most durable | Very durable | Durable | Very durable | Prone to breakage |
| Weight | 50% less than Monolithic Zirconia | 65% less than Monolithic Zirconia | 75% less than Monolithic Zirconia | 100% = Monolithic Zirconia | 65% less than Monolithic Zirconia |
| Bone Compatibility | Best compatibility with opposing teeth and jawbone | Best compatibility with opposing teeth and jawbone | Good compatibility with opposing teeth and jawbone | Poor compatibility with opposing teeth and jawbone | Good compatibility with opposing teeth and jawbone |
| Customization | Ultimate customization | Basic customization | Limited options | Wide variety but opaque | Limited options |
| Stain resistance | Very high | Very high | Good | Very high | Low |
| Appliance Wear Rate | Lowest | Low | Moderate | Lowest | High |
| Gum Shade | Unlimited options | Unlimited | Unlimited options | Limited options | Limited options |
| Shade and Shape | Unlimited options | Expanded shade selection | Limited options | Unlimited options | Limited options |
| Built in Shock Absorbance | Shock absorbance-soft bite | Shock absorbent-soft bite | Shock absorbance-soft bite | No built-in shock absorbance | Shock absorbance-soft bite |
| Loading Forces on Implants | Minimal forces on implants | Minimal forces on implants | Minimal forces on implants. | High amount of force on implants | Low amount of force on implants |
| Repairability | Repairable | Repairable | Repairable | Not repairable, needs to be completely replaced if damaged | Repairable |
| Reline- If bone or gum structure changes overtime | Can be relined | Can be relined | Can be relined | Unable to be Relined | Can be relined |
| Strength | ≈ 12000 Mpa | ≈ 480 Mpa | ≈ 250 Mpa | ≈ 12000 Mpa | ≈ 300 Mpa |
| Key | Superior | Good | Inferior |
