Our family-friendly dentistry practice provides comprehensive services to help you and your loved ones enjoy a lifetime of optimal oral health. To ensure you receive the best possible care, our team of caring dental professionals utilizes the latest advanced technologies and innovative techniques available in the field of modern dentistry. From simple annual checkups to orthodontics and dental implants, our team can help you achieve a beautiful and healthy smile.
At Premier Dental & Implant Center, our team is dedicated to providing top-tier, compassionate care to you and your family. That is why we utilize the latest, most advanced dental technologies for accurate diagnosis and treatment. We offer fully customized treatment plans for patients of all ages. Our doctors also provide sedation options when necessary to induce comfort and relaxation during procedures.
At our Orland Park, IL office, we have a board-certified orthodontist, Dr. Amer Shammaa. He is specially trained in the field of orthodontics, and he has the skill and experience necessary to deliver outstanding results. Dr. Yamen Akhras is specially trained in implant dentistry, and he also offers orthodontics. Together, they provide high-quality care to the community. Our dentists believe that several elements work together to help individuals achieve the best possible oral health. For those interested in dental implants or veneers, Dr. Yamen Akhras may recommend orthodontic treatment first to achieve the optimum smile line and results.
Your natural tooth roots stimulate your jawbone as you chew. After tooth loss, the bone tissue in your jaw begins to atrophy. Over time, this can lead to dental shifting and further tooth loss. Titanium implant posts combat this degenerative process by simulating the function of tooth roots. They fuse with your jawbone in a process known as osseointegration, which helps prevent additional bone and tooth loss while supporting the overall health of your smile.
While minor cavities require a filling for treatment, an advanced cavity that has infected the nerves and blood vessels (pulp) within your tooth will require a root canal. During the root canal treatment, the pulp is completely removed in order to preserve the hard exterior of the tooth, which is then crowned to prevent further damage.
You don't have to accept the daily challenges that come from missing teeth. Our affordable dentures can help restore your ability to chew and speak, so you can stop worrying about missing teeth and start enjoying life again. We can craft custom dentures for a comfortable fit, giving you a new reason to smile.
Our Orland Park, IL, team includes five dentists who each specialize in their own area of expertise. Our orthodontist is Dr. Amer Shammaa. Many general dentists can place braces or provide Invisalign, but they do not have the years of additional orthodontics training that a true orthodontist like Dr. Shammaa underwent. Dr. Shammaa earned a Master of Science degree in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics from West Virginia University. He has since dedicated his career to resolving our patients' misalignment issues. In doing so, he has heightened his ability to take care of everything from minor cases to severe jaw misalignment.
Cosmetic dentistry is a type of dentistry that focuses on the appearance of your teeth, mouth, and gums. Cosmetic treatments such as veneers and teeth whitening address various cosmetic concerns to enhance the overall appearance of your smile. If you have multiple cosmetic issues, you may feel that achieving your dream smile can never be anything more than a dream. Our Orland Park cosmetic dentists offer smile makeovers, a customizable treatment plan that combines several cosmetic procedures to simultaneously transform your smile. A smile makeover can also involve restorative dental services so you not only have a beautiful smile, but a healthy one as well.
Invisalign is an orthodontic alternative to traditional braces that uses a series of clear aligners instead of metal wires and brackets. These aligners work by gently guiding your teeth into proper alignment over time. The aligners are worn for 20 to 22 hours a day, and each aligner set is worn for about two weeks before being switched out for new trays. It usually takes about 12 to 18 months to complete a course of Invisalign treatment.
Off-the-shelf tooth whitening products usually lead to lackluster results. Are you ready for a solution that will get you smiling wider— and more confidently — than ever before? At Premier Dental & Implant Center, our dental team is here for you with solutions powered by hydrogen peroxide that are designed to last. Our dentists use effective methods to whiten stained teeth and can adjust the concentration of your bleaching solution to give bright-white teeth with a tailored touch. For more information on how you can get started, reach out to us today by calling our Orland Park office or sending us a message online.
No matter how or when you lost your natural teeth, our dentists can help find a lasting solution with All-on-4 dental implants and dentures. Whether you have too few teeth for a partial denture or complete tooth loss on both arches, we can help rebuild your smile. Many of our Orland Park, IL, patients come to us with deeply decayed teeth. Others have been in an accident or experienced a large amount of tooth trauma. We proudly help them smile again with All-on-4 implants and implant-supported dentures. In order for your implants to succeed, you will need sufficient bone tissue. All-on-4 implants are often a great option for patients who do not have enough bone tissue for traditional implants, because they are strategically placed for maximum strength.
Our Orland Park, IL, dentists are committed to providing the highest level of care for our patients. Dr. Yamen Akhras trained at Georgia Regents University Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery in IV sedation, one of the fastest and most effective sedation methods. For longer, more invasive procedures, we can bring in a board-certified anesthesiologist to ensure that individuals receive the utmost care. We are a family-friendly practice serving patients of all ages. We offer a wide range of treatments in cosmetic, restorative, and general dentistry. Our primary goal is to help our patients achieve and maintain beautiful, healthy smiles.
Gum disease occurs when plaque and tartar build up on the teeth. When not properly removed, this plaque and tartar can irritate the gums. Gingivitis is the early stage of gum disease. If left untreated, it can lead to periodontitis. However, early detection and treatment can address the cause, alleviate symptoms, and preserve the health of your teeth, gums, jawbone, and more. This can help prevent the need for more extensive restorative dental work down the line, such as bone grafting, dental implants, and tooth restorations.
Our dentists use a vast array of cutting-edge devices throughout treatment, such as cone-beam computed tomography systems. These allow us to obtain 3D dental imagery that is invaluable for the precise planning and execution of many smile makeover treatments.
General dentistry services at our Orland Park dental office provide preventative care to maintain optimal oral health. Cleanings and exams can prevent issues from developing, stop them from progressing, and provide patients with the education they need for proper dental care and healthy smiles. Treatments like root canal therapy and tooth extraction can help restore your smile and keep concerns like infection from spreading.
Have you noticed swelling, excessive bleeding, or a pimple on your gums? If you act quickly, it may be possible to save your tooth with treatments like a crown or root canal therapy instead of tooth extraction. Protect your oral health by contacting our Orland Park dental office.
Bone grafting is a dental procedure in which your dentist uses autograft methods (a patient's own bone tissue), allograft methods (bone tissue taken from a donor), or synthetic methods (a manmade bone material) to fill in areas of bone loss in your jaw. Bone loss can occur when a patient loses teeth. The jawbone no longer receives the stimulation the tooth roots once provided and can begin to deteriorate. If left untreated, this can lead to further tooth loss and a sunken facial appearance.
While brushing and flossing are crucial, cleanings with a dentist and hygienist will supplement anything you do at home. We have the resources and experience to ensure every tooth is clear of tartar and plaque buildup and there are no underlying issues you might miss on your own. General and preventative care can save you money in the long run. By detecting teeth and gum problems in their earliest stages, you reduce the possibility of requiring more involved restorative dental work like dental crowns and dental implants, which may include out-of-pocket costs. Periodontal disease, dental decay, and other problems can cause tooth and gum pain, impacting your ability to bite, chew, speak, and smile with comfort and confidence. Professional cleanings and exams from our team keep these complications at bay, letting you live your life to the fullest.
A sinus lift can help you qualify for dental implants when there isn't currently enough bone present due to bone atrophy after tooth loss. During sinus lift surgery, the maxillary sinus membrane is lifted and bone graft material is placed to help strengthen your jaw. Once the bone has healed sufficiently, the dental implant surgical process can begin.
Your gums protect the jawbones that keep your teeth in place, making them essential. Patients with gum recession can benefit from gum grafting, or a free gingival graft, to add volume to the gumline and improve overall gum health. You'll only know for certain if you need a gum graft by requesting a consultation with one of our periodontists. They'll explain your condition, like gum trauma or periodontal disease, and chart a good course for treatment. Until then, signs to watch out for include gum inflammation and noticeable tooth roots when you smile.
Guided tissue regeneration (GTR) is a treatment for jawbone recession that uses special membranes to guide the growth of new bone tissue. Normally when gum and bone tissues regenerate, the gum tissue grows faster. This can prevent bone tissue from growing where it should. However, you need bone tissue to anchor your teeth in place. This is where GTR comes in. Our periodontist, Dr. Samer Shaltoni, can place membranes in between the hard and soft tissues in affected areas of your mouth, preventing gum tissue from growing in that space and allowing for the slower-growing bone to regenerate instead. This way, patients can have firm bone support for their teeth.
Almost all patients know what a filling is, and most know what a dental crown does, but far fewer know about inlays and onlays. These treatments all target the same concern: cavities. Inlays and onlays treat specific sections of a tooth, allowing our dentists to fortify the tooth structure without reshaping the entire tooth (a step necessary for crowns).
In dentistry, a veneer is a porcelain shell placed over a tooth to conceal minor imperfections. If you're unhappy with your teeth and want a long-lasting solution, dental veneers can help enhance the look of your entire smile. As long as you have healthy gums and your teeth are free of tooth decay and other oral hygiene issues, you are probably an excellent candidate for veneers.
Full mouth reconstruction is not one dental procedure, but several—each chosen to help you meet specific oral health needs in a more streamlined manner. We commonly combine treatments like dental implants, orthodontics, root canal therapy, and gentle tooth extraction to create full mouth reconstruction plans. Whether you're dealing with tooth decay, gum disease, missing teeth, or misaligned teeth, our Orland Park, IL, dental office can create an effective plan just for you. It's important to know that full mouth reconstruction is intended for patients in need of restorative dentistry treatments rather than cosmetic dentistry treatments. If you have primarily aesthetic concerns instead, treatments like veneers, gum contouring, or cosmetic crowns can help you achieve your goals.
Dental bridges are an important component of dentistry used to mimic the look and function of natural teeth. Bridges can be supported by neighboring teeth or dental implants, and offer an excellent remedy for many patients with missing teeth. Bridges differ from partial dentures in that bridges typically only replace one to three teeth, while partial dentures can replace more.
Unlike cosmetic dentistry, which aims to correct the appearance of otherwise healthy teeth, restorative dentistry focuses on repairing or restoring damaged and missing teeth. Our compassionate team at Premier Dental & Implant Center uses sophisticated technology to restore your bite, bring back your smile, and prevent future oral health problems.
Dental implants anchor into the jaw tissue to support crowns that look and feel just like real teeth. Implants are the only solution to prevent jawbone recession after tooth loss or extraction. Dr. Yamen Akhras completed specialized training at the Misch Implant Institute and can give you a beautiful, natural-looking smile with dental implant-supported crowns. Learn more about the benefits of dental implants, dental bridges, and other lifelike prosthetic options by requesting a consultation through our 24/7 online appointment system.