Replacing a broken crown is easy. Making it last is harder. Greg Vigoren, DDS explains how comprehensive diagnosis—bite forces, joint/muscle function, and patient history—drives restorative plans designed for long-term stability.
A Newport Beach executive thought his implant was loosening from bite force. The imaging suggested a deeper pattern—one that can signal systemic stress before symptoms appear.
Dental implants aren’t just cosmetic. They restore root-level mechanics, helping preserve jawbone and stabilize bite forces so adjacent teeth and restorations don’t pay the price.
By Greg Vigoren, DDS In Newport Beach, where professional networking and social life are part of the week, a confident smile matters. At Vigoren Restorative Dentistry, we design full smile makeovers that blend esthetics with function—often sequencing veneers, crowns, whitening, and Invisalign®—and we plan everything with digital smile design, high-magnification photography, and bite-focused diagnostics. Here’s
By Greg Vigoren, DDS Severe tooth pain or infection can make it hard to know what to do next. Should you save the tooth with a root canal or remove it entirely? At Vigoren Restorative Dentistry in Newport Beach, CA, Dr. Greg Vigoren draws on nearly 50 years of clinical experience to help you choose the
At Vigoren Restorative Dentistry, Dr. Greg Vigoren brings nearly 50 years of experience to a patient-first philosophy: preserve natural teeth whenever possible. While many patients are told “that tooth must come out,” modern restorative dentistry often provides alternatives. Using advanced imaging, high-magnification tools, and biomimetic techniques, our Newport Beach practice focuses on rebuilding strength, function,
By Greg Vigoren, DDS Struggling with chipped, discolored, or damaged teeth? Choosing between porcelain veneers and dental crowns can feel confusing. At Vigoren Restorative Dentistry in Newport Beach, CA, I’ve guided patients for nearly five decades through this decision with advanced technology and a patient-first philosophy. This guide explains the differences, evidence-based survival rates, and when
By Greg Vigoren, DDS Porcelain veneers provide a minimally invasive way to transform smiles by correcting discoloration, chips, gaps, or uneven shapes. At Vigoren Restorative Dentistry in Newport Beach, CA, I’ve guided patients for nearly 50 years through this process, combining high-magnification technology with evidence-based adhesive dentistry for long-lasting esthetic results. TL;DR Veneers are thin porcelain
