Here at Florida Smile Studio, we are dedicated to giving you the best possible experience. In order to ensure that you get the absolute best possible care, we focus on two things: advanced technology and patient comfort. Why are these are focus?

By staying up with all of the latest developments in the field and embracing the use of advanced technology, we are able to give you the most advanced care available. In just the last decade, there have been incredible advancements that allow us to provide faster, better, and more comfortable treatment.

And there is nothing more important than your comfort and happiness. To a degree, using advanced technology plays a part in this. More modern treatments and advanced machines make the treatment process more physically comfortable. However, we also work hard to make sure you feel comfortable emotionally while you are with us. This means that we design our environment and train our staff to be welcoming, supportive, and calming.

The Florida Smile Studioteam believes that all of our patients deserve the highest quality of care and comfortand that is what we deliver. However, what allows us to stand out from other practices is how we deliver it

Whenever you visit our practice, our incredible team makes certain to put a smile on your faceone that is beautiful and healthy, of course. There is no greater goal for us. Whenever you describe our team to others, we want you to always mention how warm and welcoming we are.

If you have ever been hesitant to go to the doctor because you feel they see you as only a patient instead of a person, we are here to give you a brand-new perspective on medical care. To us, you are more than numbers on a chart, more than just a patient. To us, you are family.

In addition to making sure you feel like you are a part of us, we also make certain to offer the latest treatments and technology in the field. We firmly believe that part of our professional responsibility is to constantly be educating ourselves and embracing change. Sure, we have our diplomas, but education doesnt end there. We are proud to be one of the most advanced and informed teams in the area.

Patients may consult with a prosthodontist when theyre affected by missing or damaged teeth that are detracting from the smiles appearance. The American Dental Association defines prosthodontics as the dental specialty pertaining to the diagnosis, treatment planning, rehabilitation and maintenance of the oral function, comfort, appearance and health of patients with clinical conditions associated with missing or deficient teeth and/or oral and maxillofacial tissues using biocompatible substitutes. In fact, the first part of the word, prostho, actually means replacement, pointing toward the focus of this specialty.

Common reasons for treatment by a prosthodontist include chips, cracks or stains in the teeth, missing teeth, misshapen teeth or damaged teeth. These problems may be congenital, developmental or the result of an injury or extensive oral disease.

A prosthodontist is a specialist with extensive experience, training and expertise in providing surgical and non-invasive restorations such as crowns, veneers, dentures, dental bridges and dental implants.

However, prosthodontists arent limited to restorations. They may also be involved in providing treatment for temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders or reconstructing facial structures after damage caused by oral or head and neck cancers, or by trauma.

Like all dentists, prosthodontists complete four years of dental school. After graduation, they go on to complete residencies in accredited prosthodontics programs. This educational experience, which is at least two years long, gives them in-depth knowledge of the advanced materials used to craft restorations, techniques needed to practice in this field, as well as hands-on experience in designing and placing these restorations.

When looking for a prosthodontist, there are other factors for consideration beyond education. You can ask about professional recognition, such as board certification, which demonstrates that a particular dentist has attained the skills and knowledge necessary to practice the specialty proficiently. This honor is bestowed on just a small percentage of prosthodontists each year. Keep in mind that many dentists call themselves cosmetic dentists, but the American Dental Association does not recognize any such specialty. Prosthodontists are the true cosmetic dentists.

A prosthodontist should also complete appropriate continuing education coursework to stay updated on the latest developments in the field. Involvement in dental organizations, especially ones that are dedicated to prosthodontics, also helps these specialists to remain informed on factors affecting their practice. This ensures that you will get the most appropriate and state-of-the-art care indicated for your case.

General dentists have preliminary training that gives them the capability of preparing and providing many of the restorations that can help to preserve a smiles appearance, but their opportunities to perform these interventions in dental school is minimal. With their additional specialized training, prosthodontists dedicate their entire practice to such efforts. Therefore, they accumulate a wealth of experience through repetition in both their residencies and their professional practices, to the patients benefit. They also utilize the most advanced materials and technology available in their work. Additionally, prosthodontists are well-suited to coordinate multiple restorative interventions, as in a full mouth reconstruction or smile makeover.

Depending on the circumstances, a prosthodontist may collaborate with other specialists, such as orthodontists or oral surgeons, as well as general dentists in order to meet the patients expressed smile goals. Sometimes prosthodontists are even called the quarterbacks of the dental team.

Prosthodontists can leverage their expertise to help you achieve the beautiful smile of your dreams, carefully crafted to meet your specifications with a remarkably lifelike appearance and functionality.

Dr. Burak Taskonak is an internationally recognized leader in restorative, aesthetic and implant dentistry and one of the few clinicians who places and restores dental implants. Dr. Taskonak is well trained in the most recent advances of reconstructive dentistry, and he enjoys the full scope of this training, from advanced implant to cosmetic dentistry. He has placed and restored over thousand dental implants, including early and immediately loaded full mouth reconstructions.

Dr. Burak Taskonak was born and raised in Istanbul, Turkey. He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery from Indiana University School of Dentistry and he was awarded a fellowship from New York University College of Dentistry for conducting research in Prosthodontics. Dr. Taskonak received his Ph.D. degree from University of Florida specializing in Dental Biomaterials and consequently, he accepted a position as a post doctoral research associate at Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas, Texas (Texas A&M University). Subsequent to that, he joined the faculty at Indiana University School of Dentistry as an Assistant Professor.

Dr Taskonak is a member of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, International Association of Dental Research (IADR), American Prosthodontics Society and American Dental Association. He has been lecturing nationally and internationally on aesthetic and implant dentistry.

Dr. Taskonak is passionate about equestrian sports and loves animals. He is a member of the United States Equestrian Federation and owns Holsteiner Gelding, Cyrus. He is married and loves the warmth and diversity of South Florida!

Ph.D. University of Florida, Gainesville, FL Materials Science and Engineering, Specializing in Dental Ceramics, and Fracture Mechanics Dissertation Title: The effects of residual stress, viscoelasticity and thermodynamic parameters on apparent fracture toughness of bilayer dental ceramic composites.

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