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youthful appearance.”
Dr. Lestz, a diplomate of the
International Congress of
Implantologists and a member
of the American Academy of
Cosmetic Dentistry, is a master
of the dental makeover. Dental
Implants, or arti�� cial root
replacement, are the rapidly
growing alternative to bridges
and partial dentures to replace
missing teeth. Dr. Lestz can
quickly determine if you are a
candidate for the procedure,
and then employ the latest
Dr. Richard Lestz
uses dento-facial
symmetry as the
guideline for
bone and tooth
reconstruction.
implant technology.
Dr. Lestz also specializes in tooth
whitening and bonding cosmetics such
as porcelain veneers, which cover surfaces
of the teeth to greatly improve your smile.
For more information, or to schedule an
appointment at his Forest Hills of�� ce, call
718-544-9100.
Dr. Richard Lestz, a dentist
with over 25 years experience
in dental cosmetics, implants
and general dentistry, has a
unique calling card. Above a
caption which reads “dentofacial
symmetry,” it shows
horizontal and vertical lines
drawn through a face. What
does this have to do with Dr.
Lestz’s specialty, you may ask?
Plenty.
“These lines are
proportional and symmetrical,”
he explains. “Faces that we
consider to be beautiful, or ideal, �� t into these
lines. When teeth are crooked or missing
altogether, there is a loss of bone and other
supporting structures, which may cause the
shape of the face to collapse inward and
vertically. By cosmetically reconstructing
the teeth and their supporting structures, we
can achieve a more aesthetic, healthy and
Experienced in
Implant Dentistry
for over 20 years.
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