
Todd Canatella, DDS, DDS
Canatella Dental
New Orleans, LA 70124
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About Todd Canatella, DDS
Dr. Canatella has been practicing dentistry for over 19 years. A lifelong resident of the New Orleans area, he graduated from Holy Cross School, earned his undergraduate degree at LSU and then earned his dental degree from the LSU School of Dentistry. Dr. Canatella is a member of the American Dental Association, the New Orleans Dental Association, and the Louisiana Dental Association.
Following his studies, Dr. Canatella completed a year long study course in implant placement at the Medical College of Georgia, and is a part of the International Dental Implant Association. He has served as a CEREC mentor with the Scottsdale Institute of Dentistry, in addition to completing extensive coursework in cosmetic and full-mouth rehabilitation. He is also certified to offer care with Invisalign, Laser Surgery, Chao Pinhole, and more.
Away from the office, Dr. Canatella enjoys fishing, sports, and spending time with his wife and his three children.
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Website: https://canatelladental.com/Dental Implant Procedures by Dr Canatella
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.

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.
