Dr. Robert Hawke has dedicated his career to meeting his patients dental needsand consistently being available to serve themat his Tucson, AZ, practice. As a fourth generation Tucsonian, he has deep ties to the community, a love for the city, and cherished relationships with his patients. Practicingdentistry since 1976, Dr. Hawke has providedexceptional dental care and outcomes for generations of families.
Inspired to enter the dental profession out of a desire to help people, Dr. Hawke built his practice on putting patients first. Available virtually anytime they need him, Dr. Hawke is accessible around the clockfor patients in need of emergency dental work.He onceperformedroot canal therapy on Christmas day, so his patient would not have to endure another day of discomfort. Dr. Hawke views the dentist-patient relationship as a partnership. He puts a great deal of work into ensuring he communicates therapy options and treatment processes thoroughly. This allows the patient tofeel empowered to make the best decisions for their health, and have confidence going into treatment.
Over the course of his long career, Dr. Hawke has remainedat the forefront of innovations in dental technology and technique. Between continuing education, association involvement, and webinar participation, he remains current on the latest developments, incorporating these into his practice for his patients.
His work with world-renowned dentist Dr. John Chao has allowed him to provide minimally-invasive and highly-effective gum recession treatments with the Chao Pinhole Surgical Technique. Dr. Hawke also uses Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics (CEREC) for natural-looking and durable restorations that are fabricated in-office in a matter of hours.
Many of our patients in the greater Tucson region have been told they lack the jawbone density needed to support dental implants. However, with advances in modern dentistry, Dr. Hawke can now offer alternative solutions at our Tuscon practice...
If deterioration in your jawbone has prevented you from enjoying the security of implant-supported dentures, All-on-4dental implants may be a solution. The All-on-4 method needs just four implants to support a denture instead of the six or eight (or more) needed with traditional methods. Because All-on-4 implants are angled, less bone is needed to hold them in place.
Mini dental implants are another option to consider when bone loss limits your choices. Thissmaller version of traditional implants isused when a weakened jaw cannot accommodate the largerimplant. Like a traditional implant, the mini version is made out of titanium, but it is onlyabout the diameter of a toothpick. Because minis are less invasive, the procedure and healing period are faster.
Our team goes the extra mile to accommodate your needs and will do everything possible to make your experience comfortable and easy. Trust that you are in the most capable hands at our Tucson, AZ, practice.
Dental implants are carefully inserted into the jaw in the place of missing tooth roots. Dr. Hawke uses custom surgical guides to assist with implantation, an extra step that reduces the chance of complications. The titanium implant post is then topped with an abutment and your custom dental restoration.
You will be made comfortable with a local anesthetic. We also offer nitrous oxide. When you are comfortable, an implant made out of biocompatible titanium will be inserted through an incision in your gums and into the bone. You may be provided with a temporary crown, bridge, or denture.
Using precise digital impressions from the 3D cone beam scanner, Dr. Hawke will design a restoration that fits, feels, and looks just like your natural teeth. After your gums have healed, you will return so we can attach your custom restorations and make any last-minute adjustments needed so your smile is beautiful, secure, and comfortable.
Grateful to have had Dr. Hawke and his excellent staff as my dentist (traditional dentistry+ root canal and cosmetic dentistry) for close to 25 years now. They are the best and I mean that in every sense of the word.
A crown is a porcelain cap that covers the entire visible surface of your natural tooth. Crowns can be used to treat a variety of dental concerns, including broken, infected, or missing teeth. With proper care, dental crowns can serve your dental needs for many years to come.
We understand dental issues can be complex. At our Tucson, AZ, dental practice, we are more than happy to answer any questions you may have. We want you to be comfortable and confident with your treatment plan.
The procedure is virtually painless; your dentist will thoroughly numb the treatment area using a local anesthetic. However, if you have dental anxiety or trouble sitting still, our dentist also offers nitrous oxide to keep you relaxed and comfortable throughout your procedure.
Even a single missing tooth can cause jawbone deterioration. Dental crowns allow the dentist to treat the decay, repair the damage, and maintain the tooth structure, eliminating the need for dental implants and extraction.
Traditional dental crowns are often crafted using porcelain. While porcelain is a durable material, our dental practice uses IPS e.max. IPS e.maxis a high-quality ceramic material that is strong, natural-looking, and without the risk of allergic reactions that can be associated with metal crowns.
Going to the dentist made easy Dr. Hawke's office is AWESOME. I've been a patient for over 10 years. I've been coach to perfect oral health. Dr. Hawke has perform extensive work on my teeth with minimal pain. That is a big plus.
If you are missing teeth, no one needs to tell you how difficult the simple pleasures of smiling and eating are. Fortunately, dental bridges can create a beautiful, natural-looking smile and restore function to your mouth, allowing you to enjoy life again.
Dr. Hawke has remained at the forefront of dental innovations since opening his practice in 1976. He and his team at our Tucson practice will work closely with you to determine the best type of dental bridge for your situation and restore your dental health.
Traditional bridges have been used for decades and are a simple, quick fix for missing teeth. The dental bridge is composed of one or more prosthetic teeth, called pontics, which are supported by a dental crown on either side. The dental crowns attach to your natural teeth. While reliable, traditional bridges have shortcomings. First, healthy teeth need to be reshaped to hold the crowns. In addition, there is a limit to how many teeth a traditional bridge can replace. If you are replacing several teeth, an implant-supported bridge offers more stability and reliability.
Implant-supported bridges don't require altering nearby abutment teeth for support. Instead, these advanced bridges rely on small titanium posts, called dental implants, that are embedded in the jaw and are essentially prosthetic tooth roots. Once the dental implants fuse with the bone, they are secure enough to support even dentures. Implant-supported bridges can replace a long stretch of missing teeth. They are also ideal for patients who lack a supporting tooth on one side and rely on outdated cantilever bridges, which are prone to failure.
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A traditional dental bridge is anchored using dental crowns placed on the teeth on either side of the gap in your smile. One or more natural-looking prosthetic teeth, called pontics, are crafted to stand in for the missing teeth.
We understand that dental issues can be overwhelming, and we want you to be completely comfortable with your treatment. We are more than happy to answer any questions you may have. Call us at our Tucson, AZ, office or leave us a message.
A traditional dental bridge can provide support for up to four missing teeth. If you have more than four teeth missing in a row, an implant-supported bridge would likely be a better option. If you are missing several teeth, a partial denture or full denture could be considered.
Implant-supported bridges are supported by the implants, not nearby teeth. With a traditional bridge where teeth are used for support, a considerable amount of tooth structure is removed so the crowns holding the bridge can be attached. This can put the altered teeth at greater risk of decay in the future. In contrast, implants stand on their own and stimulate rejuvenating bone growth in the jaw.
A dental bridge replaces a tooth that is already missing, whereas a root canal attempts to save a tooth that is still there. If you require a root canal on an anchoring tooth, a bridge may not be the right treatment for you, as anchoring teeth need to be strong. Dr. Hawke can assess your teeth to determine if they can support a bridge.
Dental treatment for a traditional bridge at our Tucson, AZ, practice is fairly straightforward and can be completed in just a couple of weeks. To begin, Dr. Hawke simply reshapes abutment teeth to prepare them for the dental crowns holding the pontic tooth or teeth. One caveat: The supporting teeth shouldering the load need to be strong, which means teeth that have been treated with a root canal or have been weakened by large cavities are probably ineligible. Your dentist will determine if the supporting teeth are strong enough for a traditional dental bridge.
After shaping the abutment teeth, Dr. Hawke will create an impression of the treatment area to guide the design of your bridge. Depending on your needs, we may create your custom bridge immediately using our CEREC technology or have our trusted dental lab create it, which takes about two to three days. We will provide a temporary bridge to wear until your bridge is completed. When your permanent bridge is ready to be attached, the dentist will check to ensure the fit is comfortable and that it seamlessly blends in with your natural teeth.
The timeline for an implant-supported bridge is more involved, but as they say, good things take time. In general, your treatment will be similar to this timeline. However, if you need preparatory dental treatment such as bone grafts or treatment for gum disease, these steps occur before the implant surgery. The area must also be allowed ample time to heal.
Using a cone-beam scanner, the dentist will assess the bone density in your jaw and determine the optimum position for the implants.We also use state-of-the-art CEREC technology to craft your restoration in-house, meaning a much faster turnaround time to create the bridge.
The treatment area will be numbed and, if you choose, you can undergo sedation dentistry to more fully relax during treatment. Once you are comfortable, the dentist will create a small incision in the gums and place the implants. You may receive a temporary dental bridge to wear until the implants are ready to support your final restoration.
For the next three to six months, the dental implants will be left undisturbed so that bone can grow securely around the posts. Healing time varies by patient, but it is important to allow the area to heal to ensure that the dental crown and pontics have strong anchors to support them.
Once the dentist has determined that the implants and bone have fused and healed, the gums will be opened so a connector piece can be attached to each implant. We will then wait two weeks for the gums to heal around the abutments.