Dr. David Hippensteel has been practicing dentistry for over 30 years and is one of the most respected dentists in the area. After completing his dental education at Temple University’s School of Dentistry, Dr. Dave furthered his training and earned his Fellowship from the Academy of General Dentistry. He is committed to creating a positive and welcoming environment so that patients look forward to their dental visits.
When Dr. Dave is not treating patients, he is training for the CrossFit games. He took first place in the 2016, 2017 and 2018 CrossFit games and has ranked in the Masters Top 10 for the past four years. The rest of the office enjoys cheering him on!
Replacing a single tooth with a single tooth implant does not endanger the health of the neighboring teeth. Because a dental implant will replace your tooth root, the bone is better preserved. Dental implants integrate with your jawbone, helping to keep the bone healthy and intact. Several missing teeth can also be replaced with individual implants. This method will place a dental implant at the site of each missing tooth, providing ideal replicas of your lost teeth. Multiple teeth may also be restored with an implant bridge, which is a prosthetic comprised of three or more crown units, depending upon the number of missing teeth.
One of the most rewarding and exciting new procedures in dentistry today is the system for making your previously loose dentures tight and comfortable. Mini dental implants provide denture patients with the ability to eat, smile, and speak with confidence. In as little as 1 hour, 4-6 dental implants can be placed, and your dentures can be fitted over the implants. The patient leaves the office with a stable denture, which can be used IMMEDIATELY. In addition, placement of these implants results in little to no post-operative discomfort. Many patients who were not candidates for conventional implants because they didn’t have enough bone or because of finances are now mini dental implant candidates.
Made of Hybrid Resin or Zirconia, the removable bridge involves the placement of between 6-10 implants, determined by bone volume and bone quality. This is a fixed hybrid bridge that can be detached by the dentist as needed at recall cleaning visits.