How can we help you?
If you have never seen a prosthodontist before, you likely have questions about the services we provide and our role in restoring your smile to full function, health, and beauty. Below you'll find some of the questions we hear most frequently, and we invite you to call Carolina Restorative & Implant Dentistry if there's something else on your mind.
General
It depends on the work we are doing! For example, we can complete tooth fillings the same day; crowns, bridges, dentures, implants, and other custom restorations will take longer. The reason is that, in several cases, there is a process for each that involves several steps.
High-Quality Dentistry Takes Time
It's also crucial to Dr. Holland that every restoration he places in your mouth is up to his high standards for quality dentistry. As a prosthodontic specialist, he takes time to work with custom dental labs and surgeons to achieve your optimal restorative treatment goals.
The detailed treatment recommendations Dr. Holland presents at your consult appointment have been planned meticulously. High-quality restorative dentistry is an investment in your oral health, and we want to ensure beautiful, long-lasting results.
For example, when delivering a final dental crown or "cap," Dr. Holland performs a series of checks to ensure your restoration is up to the highest standards.
Do You Need a Prosthodontist in Columbia, SC?
Dr. Robert Holland is an experienced prosthodontist who enjoys helping patients enjoy the comfort and confidence of a healthy, well-functioning smile. If you have dental issues like broken or missing teeth, he would be happy to meet with you to discuss them.
Please call Carolina Restorative & Implant Dentistry to schedule an appointment so we can help you!
At Carolina Restorative & Implant Dentistry, we understand cost is often a factor in the decisions patients make about their dental treatment. Unfortunately, it’s impossible to estimate the costs until your consult with Dr. Holland.
Every patient’s dental situation is unique, and, therefore, each has different restorative needs. What may be a good treatment option for one patient is not necessarily the right option for you.
Your Custom Treatment Plan
As part of your new patient consult or re-consult, we create a personalized custom treatment plan after you and Dr. Holland discuss your needs and thoroughly evaluate your dental situation.
We don’t know what your needs are or what treatment is required until then. For that reason, we cannot provide cost estimates over the phone. The best thing to do if you’re interested in restorative dentistry is to call Carolina Restorative & Implant Dentistry and schedule a consultation appointment with Dr. Holland.
Please Call to Schedule an Appointment
Dr. Robert Holland is a respected prosthodontist who has served patients in Columbia and The Midlands of South Carolina for decades. He is an expert in restoring smiles and helping patients regain their ability to chew, speak, and smile confidently again.
If you are interested to learn more about our services, please call us at (803) 787-5445, and a helpful team member will be happy to assist you.
A prosthodontist is a specially trained dentist who focuses on restoring broken teeth and replacing missing teeth with dental prosthetics, such as crowns, bridges, dentures, and implants.
Dr. Robert Holland is a prosthodontist, one of twelve dental specialists recognized by the American Dental Association. In addition to earning a Doctorate in Dental Medicine, Dr. Holland completed three additional years of study and training to receive certification in prosthodontics.
What Does a Prosthodontist Do?
To deliver optimal results, a prosthodontist works with all dental professionals, including other specialists, general dentists, dental hygienists, and laboratory technicians. Our at Carolina Restorative & Implant Dentistry is to deliver long-lasting, high-quality results that create life-changing smile transformations.
While Dr. Holland specializes in full-mouth rehabilitation, dental implants, crowns, bridges, hybrid prostheses, complete dentures, and partial dentures, we also provide other services to our patients.
What Services Does a Prosthodontist Offer?
Our specialties at Carolina Restorative & Implant Dentistry include the following:
- Full mouth rehabilitation
- Dental implants
- Crowns and bridges
- Hybrid prosthesis
- Complete and partial dentures
Our patients appreciate that we use advanced dental technology and meticulous attention to detail that produces beautiful, long-lasting dentistry.
Do You Need a Prosthodontist in Columbia, SC?
If you have damaged or missing teeth or would like more information about how a prosthodontist can help you, please call Carolina Restorative & Implant Dentistry to schedule an appointment.
Dental Implants
Dental implants can replace one, several, or all missing teeth. The implant is an artificial tooth root that looks like a small threaded, titanium "screw." It is surgically placed into your upper or lower jawbone, and after it heals and fuses with the bone, Dr. Holland restores it with a customized dental crown.
Are You a Good Implant Candidate?
If you have multiple missing teeth, we do not need to use an implant to replace every tooth! In this case, our prosthodontist recommends using implants with a fixed dental prosthesis like an implant denture or linking them together by a bridge using minimal implants.
Many people are good candidates for dental implants, and the main requirements are healthy gums and jawbone. However, even if you aren't a good candidate now, there are procedures like bone grafting that can make it possible for you to get an implant in the future.
Is a Dental Implant the Right Choice for You?
Dr. Robert Holland is a respected prosthodontist in Columbia, SC, and enjoys helping patients discover their best smiles through restorative dentistry.
To see if you're a candidate for dental implants, please call Carolina Restorative & Implant Dentistry to schedule a consultation with Dr. Holland and his recommended oral surgeon.
Complete and Partial Dentures
All-on-4 is a technique used to replace all upper or lower missing teeth with as few as four implants. The implants are placed towards the front of the jaw, and a fixed dental prosthesis (denture) is custom-designed to connect to the implants. Also referred to as hybrids, All-on-4 dentures are permanent and cannot be removed by the patient like a removable denture.
How Does All-on-4 Work?
The success of All-on-4 implants is due to their placement in the bone. Our oral surgeon places 4–6 implants in the top or bottom jawbone close to the front of the mouth where the bone is strongest. Two of the implants are also tilted to increase bone-to-implant contact for greater stability.
We attach temporary dentures to the implants the same day they are placed, so you don’t have to go without teeth. After the implants heal in 3–6 months, we will replace the temporary with your final denture.
Why Choose Us for All-on-4
Here at Carolina Restorative & Implant Dentistry, we pride ourselves on offering the best possible care for our patients. If you would like to learn more about All-on-4 or our other tooth replacement options, please call our Columbia, SC, dental office to schedule an appointment.
Full Mouth Reconstruction
Full-mouth reconstruction (FMR) involves a comprehensive treatment plan to optimize the health of the entire mouth. We can treat numerous dental issues with FMR, including restoring severely worn or broken teeth, multiple missing teeth, or complex conditions.
A Treatment Plan to Meet Your Unique Needs
Our prosthodontist, Dr. Robert Holland, develops your highly individualized treatment plan with a vision of the final result. The goal of FMR is to combine aesthetic enhancements with restorative dentistry to improve every aspect of your mouth’s health, function, and beauty.
Dr. Holland has over 30 years of experience in prosthodontics, and he and our dental team will approach your step-by-step treatment with care and compassion. He offers many restorative procedures in-house and collaborates with other specialists to ensure you receive the highest standard of care.
Is Full Mouth Reconstruction Right for You?
Some candidates for FMR require treatment for only a couple of teeth, while others need a plan to address all their teeth. If you are tired of living with multiple dental issues and are ready for a fresh start, we can help you.
We recommend contacting Carolina Restorative & Implant Dentistry to schedule a consultation appointment with Dr. Holland at our Columbia, SC, dental office to get started.