Jack Fan, DDS, DDS
The Dental Centre
Austin, TX 78749
About Jack Fan, DDS
At Austin’s The Dental Centre, we are proud to offer three things: compassionate, efficient, and gentle dental care. Our patients can count on feeling at ease under our calm, caring approach. We do our best to get everyone into the dental chair within 10 minutes — and then finish up promptly (without rushing!) so you can get along with your day. Best of all, we offer a gentle touch throughout all procedures. Because visiting the dentist doesn’t have to be an uncomfortable experience.
Originally from Claremont, CA, Dr. Fan has several years of practice under his belt, with hopefully many more to come. While there’s a lot to love about being a dentist in South Austin, he especially enjoys going home every night knowing that he was able to help patients look and feel better by improving their smile. It’s also always an amazing experience when he steps back after completing a treatment and realizes that he can’t even distinguish the tooth he was working on from the others!
After completing his undergraduate degree at the University of California in San Diego, Dr. Fan pursued his doctorate at New York University College of Dentistry. He also completed a one-year General Practice Residency at Long Island Jewish Hospital. He still regularly attendings continuing education program to this day in order to further his clinical knowledge and learn the latest techniques in dentistry for the sake of his patients.
Credentials
Education
New York University College of Dentistry Residency at Long Island Jewish HospitalAssociations
AGD ADA Tzu Chi Foundation
Dental Implant Procedures by Dr Fan
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.
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.
Bone Grafting
After teeth are extracted, bone can atrophy or shrink to the point that bone grafting is required. Bone grafting builds up bone foundations for sufficient implant stability and strength.
Ridge Augmentation
Ridge augmentation is a specific type of bone graft surgery which may be required prior to placement of dental implants. Commonly done after tooth extractions, this procedure prevents ridge atrophy or shrinkage.
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.
Dentures
Often made of plastic, acrylic or hard resin, dentures are outdated replacements for missing teeth that must be removed daily for cleaning. Patients typically dislike dentures and have difficulty chewing with them.
Locator Overdentures
Also known as the LODI System, Locator overdentures use abutments (posts) and attachments (snaps) to secure a removable denture to dental implants. This system allows many patients to wear and use lower dentures.
Overdentures
Overdentures help solve many of the problems associated with wearing regular false teeth. Dental implants can anchor over dentures in place so they don’t move around when chewing, smiling, or talking.
Partial Dentures
Partial removable dentures, sometimes referred to as "partials," are removable dental appliances that replace one or more missing teeth. The replacement teeth are attached to a gum-colored acrylic base.
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.
I have been Dr Fan's patient for almost a decade. He always provides excellent service. He and his staff are very professional. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for no-hassle dental care in Austin.