Patient Experiences

Hi Dr. Workman and staff, I have to cancel my appointment for 3/8/2012, as we are moving to Louisiana this Friday.  I want to thank you and your staff for being so kind, sweet and professional and for the excellent work you all did on my teeth. I wish I could take your dental practice and all of you with us! Thanks for everything.

TD

Crowns - Smile Makeover

Crowns

Most dentistry looks like dentistry. Our goal is to create undetectable dentistry. We replace existing crowns and fillings with restorations that look and feel like natural teeth.

If a tooth is beyond repair, we can use porcelain or porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns to enhance your smile. This extremely reliable technique for repairing the most severe dental problems can permanently replace missing teeth to offer a complete smile and a functional bite.

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After

How long does it take?

Fitting a crown requires at least two visits to our office. Initially, we will remove decay, shape the tooth, and fit it with a temporary crown of either plastic or metal.

On the subsequent visit, we will remove the temporary crown, and then fit and adjust the final crown. Finally, we will cement the crown into place and you'll have a new beautiful tooth.

Key Benefits

■Replaces missing teeth

■Offers support to misshapen or badly broken teeth

■Looks completely natural

■Fixes smile and functional chewing problems

What are the capabilities of crowns?

Crown and bridgework is a very reliable solution for major dental problems caused by accidents, diseases, or wear and tear. We can generally correct major problems with crowns or bridgework. The material we use is either high-grade porcelain or porcelain bonded to gold or metal. A higher strength of the porcelain and gold materials is recommended to treat serious problems. For lost or broken teeth, crowns and/or bridges offer a long-term solution.

Many people have unexplained pain from fillings in back teeth; this is usually due to hairline cracks in the chewing part of the tooth. Placing crowns on these teeth relieves the pain and allows full dental function to return. In front teeth, older fillings can weaken the teeth and cause appearance problems due to staining or chipping. Porcelain crowns and bridges are suitable in cases where porcelain veneers are not. In teeth with root canal fillings, crowns can prevent breakage.

Patient Experience

"It is my pleasure to highly recommend Dr. Workman as an excellent dentist. He has done extensive dental work for me and I have been impressed with his quality of work as well as his overall compassion and gentle demeanor. I have been to many dentists in various states over the years, and he is the best I have ever been to. I have been blessed to have him caring for my dental needs for the last six years. Dr. Workman, thank you for all you have done for me."

Frances G.

Patient Experience - Veneers

"I needed two porcelain veneers from an accident when I was young. Dr. Workman and his amazing staff put in the extra time to make sure the color matched perfectly. From an everyday cleaning to a complex procedure, Dr. Workman really has the passion and gentle touch needed. If he wasn't so close, I would definately go out of my way to see him."

Kieran M.

Patient Experience

Dr. Taylor Workman and his staff changed my dentist chair experience from white-knuckled anxiety to a much more relaxed and stress-free visit.  And “visit” is the right word – from the time I walk in the door until I leave, I feel like I’m being treated like a respected guest, not too formal and not patronizingly familiar, but treated with sincere warmth and concern.  He and his staff clearly explain all my dental options and I never feel pressured to agree to a procedure that I don’t fully understand.  When it comes to workmanship (no pun intended) Dr. Workman is a skillful perfectionist, checking and rechecking to make sure each filling or crown fits exactly right so I won’t have a problem in a few years.  I never expected to be as pleased and confident in a dentist, support staff, and treatment as I am under the care of Dr. Taylor Workman. 

David S.

Porcelain Veneers - Broomfield

Porcelain veneers are thin shells of ceramic that we bond directly to the front surfaces of the teeth. They are an excellent choice for improving your smile. With veneers as an alternative, there is no reason to have unsightly gaps between your teeth, or teeth that are stained, misshapen, or crooked. Veneers placed on top of your teeth can correct these common esthetic problems simply and quickly to help you achieve a beautiful smile!

When bonded to the teeth, the ultra-thin porcelain veneers are virtually undetectable and highly resistant to coffee, tea, or even cigarette stains. For strength and appearance, their resemblance to healthy, white tooth enamel is unsurpassed by other restorative options. Because they are thin, light can shine through them and they take on the natural color of the underlying tooth. With proper care, porcelain veneers will brighten your smile for well over a decade. Dr. Workman will ensure that your veneers are crafted from the highest quality porcelains and bonded with the most advanced and proven materials available.

Check out some of Dr. Workman's happy patient smiles!

Dr. Workman and Team Featured in Magazine Ad

Staying abreast of new products and services in dentistry is important to our team. We strive to use materials that produce successful and consistant results. From time to time we are asked to review different dental materials. A recent review and testimonial that we completed for DUX Dental will be featured in an upcoming dental magazine. This specific material helps us create predictable cosmetic dentistry and esthetic restorations.

Tooth Colored Fillings

Tooth Colored Fillings

If you have old silver fillings that need replacement, we can restore those teeth with tooth colored composite fillings. With these fillings, we are able to match existing tooth shade so the filling is not detectable. Even though your silver fillings may not be sensitive or sore, if they are leaking, you may need to replace them in order to avoid cavities beneath the silver. The filling below had a cavity under the silver which was not visible when we started the procedure. We removed the cavity and restored the tooth to it's natural appearance.



 

Beautiful, Natural, Functional!

Dr. Workman excels at restoring teeth to look like no dentistry was even performed. With the advancement in todays materials, beautiful natural teeth are only an appointment away.

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Continuing Education

Continuing Education

Staying on top of the most recent advancements in dental technology is one of our priorities. That's why we invest in over four times the amount of continuing education necessary for annual relicensure. We've been trained to consider the impact of lifestyle, health and esthetic needs when determining the optimal treatment plan to suit you.

Weeks of continuing education programs combined with weekly team meetings have helped us to develop a philosophy of high-quality patient care that is uniquely our own. We'd like to share our expertise with you.

Kois Center

Last week I was in Seattle at the Kois Center. I spent three full days of learning new techniques and procedures. I studied the key parameters in the decision making processes in dentistry - gums and bone, teeth, jaw and bite and esthetics. Through evaluation in these important areas we established guidelines to produce more predictable results each day in the office.

The learning center was very modern, with windows looking out onto Lake Union in Seattle.

Each dentist in the group brought a dental case to present and review with the other dentists attending. We used the treatment planning techniques learned in the course to plan ideal treatment for each case.

Unlike most days in Seattle, we got some sun and blue skies! It was beautiful.
I am excited to contiue learning at the Kois Center. Other courses include implants, esthetics, occlusion, and dentures. My next visit will be November 2011.

Kois Center

Dr. Workman is going to Seattle next week for a full three days of continuing education from one of the best dentists in the country, Dr. John Kois! The Kois Center offers a comprehensive nine-course curriculum involving aesthetic, occlusion, and restorative dentistry. The curriculum is built upon Dr. John C. Kois´ mission statement: “Enabling motivated dentists to achieve extraordinary levels, expanding both knowledge and application skills in restorative dentistry.” Check out their website for more information at http://www.koiscenter.com/.

Quarterly IPad Winner!

We would like to thank all of our clients who have referred patients to our office. We are striving to provide the best dental care for all of your family and friends. Also, a big thanks to Pam T., our quarterly iPad winner, for your trust in our practice.  Congrats Pam!!



Life-like Dental Work!!

 We are always excited to recieve crowns from our laboratory. Today we cemented these permanent crowns which fit absolutely perfect. Dentistry truly is fun when we can do this quality of treatement for our patients.

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Study Group

Last weekend I traveled to Leawood Kansas to start a sudy group with a wonderful group of people. Over the past few years being involved with numberous continuing education courses, I've got to meet a lot of great dentists. Dentist's who share the same philosophy and who really want to do the best treatment possible for thier patients. We spent two days together reviewing cases and learning from each other. We also invited Dr. Steve Ratcliff from Spear Education in Scottsdale Arizona to help teach us some new techniques and other important topics.

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Implant Supported Overdenture

An implant-supported denture is a type of overdenture that is supported by and attached to implants. An implant-supported overdenture is attached to implants, while a regular denture rests on the gums, is not supported by implants, and tends to fit less firmly in the mouth.

An implant-supported denture is used when a person doesn't have any teeth in the jaw, but has enough bone in the jaw to support implants. An implant-supported denture has special attachments that snap onto attachments on the implants.

You can remove an implant-supported denture easily. Some people prefer to have fixed (permanent) crown and bridgework in their mouths that can't be removed. Your dentist will consider your particular needs and preferences when suggesting fixed or removable options.

How Does It Work?

There are two types of implant-supported dentures: bar-retained and ball-retained. In both cases, the denture will be made of an acrylic base that will look like gums, with porcelain or acrylic teeth that look like natural teeth attached. Bar-retained dentures require at least three implants. Ball-retained dentures need at least two.

Bar-retained dentures — A thin metal bar that follows the curve of your jaw is attached to two to five implants that have been placed in your jawbone. Clips or other types of attachments are fitted to the bar the denture, or to both. The denture fits over the bar and is securely clipped into place by the attachments.

Ball-retained dentures — (stud-attachment dentures) — Each implant that has been placed in the jawbone holds a metal attachment that fits into another attachment on the denture. In most cases, the attachments on the implants are ball-shaped ("male" attachments), and they fit into sockets ("female" attachments) on the denture. In some cases, these attachments are reversed, with the denture holding the male attachments and the implants holding the female ones.

The Implant Process

The implants usually are placed in the jawbone at the front of your mouth because there tends to be more bone in the front of the jaw than in the back, even if teeth have been missing for some time. Once you lose teeth, you begin to lose bone in the area. Also, the front jaw doesn't have many nerves or other structures that could interfere with the placement of implants.

The time frame to complete the implant depends on many factors. The shortest time frame, including surgeries and the placement of the denture, is about five months in the lower jaw and seven months in the upper jaw. However, the process can last up to a year or more, especially if you need bone grafting or other preliminary procedures.

Two surgeries usually are needed — one to place the implants in the jawbone under your gums, and a second surgery three to six months later to expose the tops of the implant.

A one-stage procedure is now used sometimes. In this procedure, your dentist can place the implants and the supporting bar in one step. The success rate of this procedure is high. However, it is moderately less successful than the more conventional two-stage procedure.

Initial consultation

Before any work is done, you will visit either a dental specialist called a prosthodontist or a general dentist who has advanced training in the placement and restoration of implants.

During the exam, the dentist will review your medical and dental histories, take X-rays and create impressions of your teeth and gums so that models can be made. In some cases, the dentist may order a computed tomography (CT) scan of your mouth so that he or she can see the exact position of your sinuses (located above your upper teeth) or nerves, and can make sure they will not be affected by the implant placement. A CT scan also may be done to see how much bone is available and to determine the best locations for the implants.

If you are not already wearing a complete denture to replace your missing teeth, your dentist will make you one. You will use this temporary denture until the implant-supported denture is placed. It will take about four visits, spanning several weeks, to complete this denture. By making this temporary denture, your dentist is able to determine the best position for the teeth in the final denture. The temporary denture also can be used as a backup if something happens to the final implant-supported denture.

Once the temporary denture is finished, a copy of it will be used as a guide to help the surgeon place the implants in the proper positions. Holes will be drilled in the copy of the denture so that the surgeon can see where the implants should be placed.

 

From the Smile Gallery

Dear Taylor,

Having completed the dental program we started in January of 2009, I would like to share my feedback.

To begin, my teeth were a bit of a disaster. I had upper and lower partials that were badly worn and the remaining real teeth were a combination of crowns, loose teeth with numerous fillings and lots of bone loss.

My wife, Bobbie, heard about you and some amazing dental work you did for another patient. At her urging, I set up an appointment for a comprehensive evaluation. The conclusion reached was that I should have my remaining teeth extracted and replaced with implant supported dentures. You prepared a detailed proposal for the treatment plan along with cost which we discussed in depth before I decided to go forward.

I really appreciate how well I was treated throughout the entire time we were working through the treatment plan. You were very sensitive to my needs. I really appreciated your calls to check on how I was doing in between procedures. You explained in advance each of the procedures before the work started. Brittany and Karen were also a pleasure to work with and I enjoyed getting to know them along with meeting your dad on one of his visits.

I also appreciate how closely you worked with the lab to insure the best possible result with my interm dentures and especially with the permanent dentures. The final result - Great!!!!

My only regret is that I should have done this sooner.

I would be happy to talk to anyone regarding my experience.

Best Regards,

Bill S.

DR. J. TAYLOR WORKMAN HONORED BY WORLD'S LARGEST DENTAL PRODUCTS COMPANY

June, 2010 – J. Taylor Workman, DDS of Broomfield, CO has won recognition from Dentsply Caulk, the world's largest supplier of dental products, for submitting a winning entry in the "Quest for the Best," a national contest testing dentists’ skills in taking a dental impression.

Specifically, Dr. Workman won in the Crown category for the month of May, 2010.

A panel of the dental industry's key opinion leaders reviewed photographs of Dr. Workman's impressions made using one of the company's products, Aquasil Ultra impression material. The company rated them superior as compared to other impressions using the same product, signifying the doctor's skill in performing this complex procedure.

The recognition included coverage in major dental publications. Dr. Workman will also be eligible for a larger grand prize of an expense-paid trip to the American Dental Association's Annual Session in Orlando, FL this coming October.

Implant Overview

Dental Implants

The Preferred Choice for Tooth Replacement

When you need to replace missing teeth, you want something as close to natural teeth as possible. Dental implants represent the state-of-the-art in dental technology, making it possible to restore your smile to its natural state. Dental implants are the only solution that replaces the entire missing tooth and preserves the supporting bone, making them the preferred choice over fixed bridges or removable dentures.

Dental Implant Overview

The dental implants used by most dentists and dental specialists today are root-form implants. This basically means that they are replacement, or substitute tooth roots, used to replace natural tooth roots in areas of the mouth where teeth are missing.
The reason it is so important to replace the tooth root and not just the visible part of the tooth (crown) is that natural tooth roots, which are embedded in the bone, preserve the bone.
When teeth are missing, the bone that previously supported those teeth melts away, or deteriorates. This process is called bone resorption. The impact of deteriorating bone from complete tooth loss includes collapsed facial profiles, lost lip support, increased wrinkles around the mouth and the appearance of a pointed nose and chin that are too close together.
However, the bone can be preserved by replacing missing tooth roots with dental implants. Since the bone actually forms a strong bond to the implants, they can serve the same functions as natural tooth roots: a strong foundation for biting and chewing, and stimulation for the bone to hold it in place.
Dental implants are small fixtures made of titanium, a biocompatible material that is not rejected by the body. With an overall success rate of about 95%, and over 50 years of clinical research, dental implants have the best long-term prognosis of any method of tooth replacement.

Scroll below to see a few pictures of some of our patients who have achieved beautiful results with anterior implants.