Business Details
19 Years
experience
Expert Prosthodontic Care in Edmonton, AB
At Dental Design Concepts, we are a specialized prosthodontic practice dedicated to transforming smiles through cosmetic, reconstructive, and implant dentistry. Our expertise lies in veneers, dental implants, crowns, bridges, and dentures, combining artistry with advanced technology to deliver personalized solutions. With an in-house dental laboratory, we ensure precision and quality in every restoration.Our team, led by certified prosthodontists Dr. Cornell K. Lee and Dr. Tyler V. Verhaeghe, prioritizes individualized care and long-term oral health. We focus exclusively on prosthodontics, ensuring unparalleled skill in restoring both function and aesthetics. Our commitment to continuing education and meticulous attention to detail set us apart as leaders in Edmonton's dental community.
Services
Dental Implants
Porcelain Veneers
Dentures
Crowns & Bridges
Smile Makeover
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We specialize exclusively in prosthodontics, ensuring unmatched expertise in dental restorations.
- Our in-house laboratory enables precise, customized solutions with direct collaboration between clinicians and technicians.
- Doctors have advanced postgraduate training in prosthodontics and decades of combined clinical experience.
- We utilize cutting-edge digital innovations for accurate diagnostics and treatment planning.
- Treatment prioritizes long-term oral health, aesthetics, and patient comfort.
Services
Dental Implants
Dental implants provide permanent solutions for missing teeth using biocompatible titanium posts. Our Edmonton clinic employs advanced 3D imaging for precise placement, ensuring natural-looking results that restore full functionality. With proper care, implants can last 20+ years while preventing jawbone deterioration.
Porcelain Veneers
Custom-crafted porcelain veneers address stained, chipped, or misaligned teeth through minimally invasive procedures. Our team designs veneers that mimic natural tooth translucency and color, with an average lifespan of 10-15 years when maintained properly through regular dental checkups and hygiene practices.
Dentures
We create customized complete and partial dentures using acrylic resin molded to individual anatomy. Our implant-supported overdentures offer improved stability and function compared to traditional removable options, with proper maintenance ensuring 5-10 years of reliable service.
Crowns & Bridges
Crowns protect damaged teeth while bridges replace missing ones using adjacent natural teeth as anchors. Our in-house laboratory fabricates precision restorations from durable materials, ensuring structural integrity and aesthetic harmony with existing dentition.
Smile Makeover
Comprehensive smile transformations combine multiple prosthodontic treatments tailored to individual needs. From porcelain veneers to dental implants, our specialists develop customized plans addressing color, alignment, and tooth proportion to achieve natural-looking aesthetic improvements.
People
Dr. Cornell K. Lee
Certified Prosthodontist
Dr. Lee has practiced prosthodontics in Edmonton since 2007 after completing specialty training at the University of Connecticut. He combines clinical expertise with academic contributions as an assistant clinical professor at the University of Alberta School of Dentistry.
Dr. Tyler V. Verhaeghe
Award-Winning Prosthodontist
Dr. Verhaeghe earned his prosthodontics diploma from the University of British Columbia and holds a Master in Craniofacial Science. He serves as a full-time educator at the University of Alberta School of Dentistry while maintaining clinical practice.
Questions
What distinguishes prosthodontists from general dentists?
Prosthodontists complete three additional years of specialized training beyond dental school, focusing exclusively on complex restorative procedures and dental prosthetics.
How long do dental implants typically last?
With proper care, dental implants can function effectively for 20 years or more, supported by regular maintenance and professional monitoring.
Can porcelain veneers be repaired if damaged?
Veneers cannot be repaired once damaged and require replacement, though proper care can extend their lifespan to 10-15 years.
What advantages do implant-supported dentures offer?
Implant overdentures provide improved stability, eliminate adhesives, enhance chewing efficiency, and prevent bone loss compared to traditional removable dentures.
How does the in-house laboratory benefit patients?
Our on-site laboratory enables direct collaboration between clinicians and technicians, ensuring precise customization and quality control for all dental restorations.
