Dr. Harold Gulbransen selected as a Top Dentist in the San Diego area for 2012!

We are proud to announce that Dr. Gulbransen has been selected by a vote of his peers as a Top Prosthodontist in the San Diego area for 2012.  This is the fifth consecutive year that he has been honored with this award.

The San Diego Magazine published this award in the March 2012 edition.  Every dentist values the opinions and respect of his peers.  This is what makes this award so meaningful.  Dr. Gulbransen is honored to have been chosen as a top prosthodontist serving San Diego for the last five years.

Why is it Important to Bring a Complete List of your Medications to your First Dental Appointment?

In order to provide patients with a comprehensive dental evaluation, it is first necessary for your dentist to review your health history. It is very important to bring a list of your current medications as well as a list of medical conditions and allergies that you may have to your first appointment at San Diego Prosthodontics, so that Dr. Gulbransen can determine if it is safe to proceed with treatment.

Many medical conditions complicate oral health and no treatment plan is complete without looking at the "big picture". At times, it may be necessary to modify your treatment based on your overall health. It is important that you include the names and dosages of all of your medications. Some medications and medical conditions directly affect the way oral health care will be delivered. For example, diabetes, high blood pressure, artificial heart valves and joints each can affect your overall treatment plan.

While Dr. Gulbransen treats every patient with the same level of respect, he also will treat you as an individual with detailed attention to your specific needs and concerns. A complete list of your medications will help Dr. Gulbransen and his staff provide you with the best care at the highest level of comfort. We know that your dental health is very important. At San Diego Prosthodontics we strive to provide optimal prosthetic dental care for our patients in a relaxed, comfortable and safe environment.

WHAT IS A PROSTHODONTIST—Dental Specialist in Implant Restoration, Full and Partial Dentures, Dental Crowns, Bridges, Dental Implants

Prosthodontics is one of nine dental specialties recognized by the American Dental Association. Prosthodontists are experts in the restoration of natural teeth or the replacement of missing teeth and adjacent oral and facial tissues with artificial substitutes.

Prosthodontic treatment may include the use of removable partial or full dentures, caps, crowns, bridges, implant anchored restorations, or combinations of the above. For more information, visit our website at http://www.sandiegoprosthodontics.com

After completing 4 years of dental school, prosthodontists receive an additional 2-3 years of intense specialized training in an American Dental Association (ADA) accredited graduate program based either at a hospital or a university. This advanced training includes reviews of the literature, lectures, and treatment of patients. Prosthodontists are also trained in the hands-on technical aspects of laboratory fabrication of complex dental prosthetics and complex restoration of dental and facial esthetics. Prosthodontists have a comprehensive knowledge of dental materials and techniques, insuring both function and esthetics when it comes to your treatment.

At SAN DIEGO PROSTHODONTICS, we have a fully equipped dental laboratory staffed with two full-time dental technicians.

Think of the prosthodontist as the ‘quarterback’ of your dental restorative team. Prosthodontists take a whole-mouth approach to your dental care. They supervise your treatment from your initial consultations to your follow-up care after treatment. It is your prosthodontist who interacts with other dentists, specialists and technicians to coordinate your dental treatment plan.

Whether your care requires single crowns, fillings, veneers, dental bridges, dentures or complex implant restorations, you can be assured that you are receiving state-of-the-art dentistry from your prosthodontist, who is dedicated to the highest standards of care in restoration and replacement of teeth.

Dental Implants are a Team Effort at SAN DIEGO PROSTHODONTICS, Office of Harold J. Gulbransen, DDS

Today, dental implants offer patients with permanent tooth loss an excellent alternative to partial or complete dentures. Dental implants can help patients regain natural smiles, increase their comfort and minimize jawbone deterioration that can occur when natural teeth are lost.

Dental implants combine the best of science and technology, often involving the expertise of several different dental disciplines. Successful implant placement involves a coordinated team approach composed of prosthodontic dental specialist Dr. Harold Gulbransen, the oral surgeon or periodontist who surgically places the implants, and the lab technician.

The team of dental specialists work together to draw up a treatment plan that best meets each individual patient's needs. After an initial comprehensive examination, Dr. Gulbransen consults with other team members to determine if implants are the right solution and what, if any underlying dental issues need to be addressed to insure the success of the implants. Communication among team members ensures that every step of the process goes smoothly and the best possible results are achieved. The teamwork continues long after implant placement. Follow-up examinations with Dr. Gulbransen and other team members are very important.

Dr. Gulbransen, as the prosthodontist, is the 'quarterback' of your dental restorative team. Prosthodontists take a whole-mouth approach to your dental care. They supervise your treatmant from your initial consultations to your follow-up care after treatmant. Dr. Gulbransen will interact with other dentists, specialists and technicians to coordinate your dental treatment plan.

While implants have a very high success rate, implants are not always the best solutions for every dental problem. Prosthodontists are also trained in the hands-on technical aspects of laboratory fabrication of complex dental prosthetics and complex restoration of dental and facial esthetics. Harold J. Gulbransen, DDS, has a comprehensive knowledge of dental materials and techniques, insuring both function and esthetics when it comes to your treatment.

Whether your care requires single crowns, fillings, veneers, dental bridges, dentures or complex implant restorations, you can be assured that you are receiving state-of-the-art dentistry from Dr. Harold Gulbransen and his staff, who are didicated to the highest standards of care in restoration and replacement of teeth.