Complex restorative dentistry affects how your teeth function together, how comfortable your bite feels, and how long results hold up. Selecting a dentist with the right training and approach helps protect both function and long-term outcomes.

What is Complex Restorative Dentistry?

Not all dental treatment carries the same level of complexity. Restorative care typically becomes more complex when it involves:

• Multiple teeth needing dental crowns
• Missing teeth replaced with implants, bridges, or dentures
• Bite problems caused by wear, cracking, shifting, or tooth loss
• Bone loss requiring grafting before implants
• Full-mouth rehabilitation focused on both function and esthetics

In these situations, treatment planning matters just as much as the procedures themselves.

Choose A Dentist Who Prioritizes Planning

Complex restorative dentistry should never begin with a rushed recommendation. A thoughtful planning process protects your long-term outcome.

During your consultation, look for a provider who:

• Reviews your dental and medical history in detail
• Performs a comprehensive exam and necessary imaging
• Explains all viable treatment options and alternatives
• Lays out treatment in logical stages
• Discusses risks, benefits, and long-term expectations

If the plan feels unclear or overly simplified, it may be worth seeking another opinion.

Ask About Technology And Treatment Approach

Advanced restorative dentistry depends on accuracy and coordination, especially when implants, full-arch restorations, or bite reconstruction are involved. Understanding how a dentist plans and executes treatment can help clarify their level of experience.

During your consultation, consider asking:

• Do you use guided planning for dental implants and full-arch restorations?
• How is implant placement planned in relation to the final restoration?
• Will the same provider manage treatment planning, placement, and restoration?
• How are bite forces evaluated before final crowns or bridges are placed?
• How are materials selected based on strength, function, and appearance?
• Are temporary restorations or previews used in complex cases?
  

Dentists who focus on complex restorative care use planning and technology to align restorations with bite function and long-term comfort, not appearance alone.

Ask About the Scope of Care

Complex restorative cases often involve more than one type of treatment. Choosing an office that can manage or coordinate these services simplifies care and improves continuity.

Depending on your needs, ask whether the practice offers:

• Tooth extractions
• Bone grafting
• Gum treatments and surgeries
• Implant placement and restoration
• Dentures and partial dentures
• Sedation options for comfort

Managing multiple steps under one roof can reduce delays and improve communication throughout treatment.

What to Look for in Patient Feedback

Patient feedback can offer insight into how complex restorative cases are handled over time. When reading reviews, look beyond general satisfaction and focus on details related to planning, communication, and long-term outcomes.

More useful reviews often mention clear explanations of treatment, comfort during multi-visit care, and results that continue to function well months or years after treatment. These details can be more informative than comments focused solely on friendliness or office atmosphere.

Meet Dr. Khodakhast

Dr. Ava Khodakhast is a board-certified prosthodontist with advanced training in complex restorative dentistry. She earned her DDS from the University of Missouri–Kansas City and completed additional specialty training in prosthodontics, with a focus on bite rehabilitation, implant-supported restorations, and full-mouth reconstruction.

Her background includes advanced academic training and years of clinical experience planning and delivering complex restorative care. This expertise allows her to approach cases involving crowns, bridges, dentures, implants, and full-mouth rehabilitation with an emphasis on precision, function, and long-term stability.

Learn More About Your Options

If you are considering complex restorative dental care, a consultation provides the opportunity to review your needs, discuss treatment options, and determine the right approach for long-term function and comfort. 

To book an appointment at our dental office in Centennial, CO, call (303) 770-2254 or or visit us at 8120 S Holly St #208, Centennial, CO 80122. 

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