Alice Kanevsky, DMD, DMD
Kanevsky & Lannan Comprehensive Dentistry
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
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About Alice Kanevsky, DMD
I grew up on the East Coast but Santa Barbara is home. We love the people, weather, amazing farmers markets, and active outdoor lifestyle. If I’m not in the office, you can find me hiking up the Jesusita trail to Inspiration Point, relaxing at Hendry’s beach, or cooking at home for friends and family.
I look forward to getting to know you!
My passion for dentistry is a product of my upbringing. My physicist father and pianist mother instilled a love for science, art, and helping others. These three passions form the pillars of my dental philosophy. Each of my patients receives personal care based on their individual oral healthcare goals and expectations. We use state of the art medical technology and laboratories to provide dental care that is both functional and aesthetically pleasing. Our primary goal is for you to keep your teeth for a lifetime.
I practice cosmetic and restorative dentistry, endodontics, clear aligner orthodontics, prosthodontics, and implant surgery. I am an active member of the American Dental Association, California Dental Association, Santa Barbara-Ventura County Dental Society, Academy of General Dentistry, and Spear Study Clubs. I am constantly studying and collaborating with other dentists and specialists to ensure that my skills are current and provide the highest rate of success.
I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a Doctor of Dental Medicine with clinical honors. I practiced for several years in Los Angeles, California where I was a chief resident with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and an associate dentist in private practice.
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Website: https://alicedmd.com/Dental Implant Procedures by Dr Kanevsky
Dental Implants
A dental implant is a root-form titanium screw that is surgically placed in the jaw to create an anchor for teeth to be built upon. Dental implants are considered the best way to replace missing teeth.
Single Posterior Implant
The majority of dental implants involve the replacement of a back tooth. Referred to as a single posterior implant, this procedure is typically less complex and less costly than many people expect.
Front Tooth Implant
Dental implants are an excellent option for replacing a missing front tooth in most cases. Front tooth implants are not as common as dental implants replacing missing molars or back teeth.
Mini Implants
Mini dental implants, sometimes referred to as MDI or narrow-diameter implants, can be an excellent option if you’re looking to replace lost teeth in areas with less bone volume or severely limited spacing.
Tooth Extractions
Sometimes referred to as “having a tooth pulled,” a tooth extraction is a very common oral surgical procedure in which a natural tooth is removed from the jaw. An implant may be placed after adequate healing time.
Socket Preservation
Socket preservations are simple bone grafting procedures done in conjunction with tooth extractions. The goal of socket preservation is to preserve bone for a future dental implant to be placed.
Dental Crowns
A dental crown is a cap or cover that protects the tooth and restores it to mimic natural shape, size, and function. Crowns are make of zirconia or porcelain and can be either cemented or screw-retained.
Screw Retained Crowns
A screw-retained implant crown is a single-tooth fixed restoration that is secured to a dental implant by means of a screw. Screw retained crowns are popular due to the proven long-term success they deliver.
Cemented Crowns
A cemented crown is a dental crown that is secured to a dental implant using a luting agent similar to dental crowns cemented onto natural teeth. Cemented crowns are beautiful, functional, and extremely durable.
Dental Bridges
An implant bridge or dental bridge is a permanent option that replaces multiple missing teeth. It literally bridges areas that are missing one or more teeth and fill in larger spaces with natural looking crowns.
Implant Cosmetics
The goal of implant cosmetic dentistry is to create tooth-like restorations that are strong, mimic natural beauty and completely restore natural function. Think of cosmetic dentistry as plastic surgery for teeth.
