Restorative Services
We’re committed to protecting your smile and sometimes that includes restoration by utilizing:
crowns & bridges
dentures
implants
fillings
oral surgery
Crown & Bridges
Crowns, also called caps, cover teeth to restore them to an appropriate size and shape after large fillings, chips or breaks, and weakening forces, like grinding. They also provide strength to weakened or damaged teeth. The precise preparation, molding, and fitting of your crown to your tooth result in a comfortable and natural-looking fit.
If you need to replace one or more missing teeth, a bridge can help. Bridges attach to crowns to close gaps caused by missing teeth. Traditional bridges are made up of two crowns that are permanently attached to teeth on either side of the gap, plus an artificial tooth or teeth in the middle. Bridges help preventing the shifting of surrounding teeth that can lead to more extensive restorations in the future.
Dentures
If your natural teeth have become too damaged to save with other restorative procedures, dentures are a great solution to help maintain the shape of your face and improve the appearance of your smile. At River Rock Dental, our doctors use only the best materials to fabricate your dentures. The production and fitting of your dentures will take three to four appointments, but the time and effort put into them help the dentures look just like natural teeth.
Our team of family dentists will continue to help you with your new smile after your dentures have been fitted until you are used to your new teeth. They will make minor modifications as needed to ensure that your new smile is both beautiful and comfortable.
Implants
Fillings
At River Rock Dental, we use composite (white) fillings on all of our patients.
Even though composite fillings require more skill from the dentist, they restore the original strength of the tooth by bonding to the surrounding tooth structure. So, we’ll never use silver (mercury) fillings as they cause more complications with tooth repair and are far more prone to cracking.
Oral Surgery
While our goal at River Rock Dental is to preserve as much of your natural smile as possible, there are some dental issues — such as severe trauma or decay — that cannot be solved with preventive care alone. These issues may require oral surgery, which all of our offices are equipped to offer on-site.
Dr. Im was born in Seoul, South Korea and came to the United States when he was 10 years old. He spent his younger years in Coral Springs, FL until attending college at Emory University where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Im then served in the U.S. Navy for five years, which included a year in General Practice Residency at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, MD. The remaining time was spent serving as a General Dentist at Naval Hospital Pensacola. He has served countless military personnel over the years, and has found it highly rewarding to be able to make an immediate and positive difference to their wellbeing. He is happy to now be serving the greater Austin area and making long-term ties with his patients and the community.Dr. Im is also a member of Academy of General Dentistry, Korean American Dental Association and International Association of Dental Research.
Dr. Jane Quintana attended Rutgers University, where she achieved her Bachelor of Arts degree. She continued her studies at the Rutgers School of Medicine, where she obtained her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree.
Dr. Dam Hee Jang was born in Seoul, South Korea, but was raised in our good neighbors to the north. Not Oklahoma, but Canada! After receiving his bachelor’s degree in Biology from York University in Toronto, he came down to the states to study dentistry. He attended New York University College of Dentistry where he received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree and kept moving south.Dr. Jang and his wife (who is also a dentist) moved out to rural West Texas to help out some underserved areas with their skills before settling down in Central Texas.
Dr. Erik Klintmalm was raised in Dallas, TX and attended Baylor University where he received his Bachelor’s in biology, biochemistry, and philosophy. Following his time in Waco, he moved up to New York City to pursue a master’s degree in Bioethics from New York University. He then realized that he wanted to become a dentist and attended the Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health where he earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine and Master of Public Health degrees. Dr. K believes that dentistry provides the unique opportunity to treat a patient’s short term and long-term issues, while simultaneously cultivating a life-long connection with the patient. The doctor patient relationship is what drives him; he strives to create a space where the patient feels welcome and comfortable. As part of his efforts to treat people, Dr. Klintmalm looks forward to developing connections within the Austin community by helping lead projects on oral health education and overall wellness.
Dr. Autrine Loghmanian attended the University of Virginia where she received her Bachelor’s in Biochemistry. She went on to attend the Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health where she earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree. Dr. Loghmanian attributes her passion for dentistry to her life-long love of art and working with her hands. She strives to provide the best personalized care for each of her patients, and hopes to encourage them to be more mindful of their oral health.
Dr. Brad Albertson was born and raised in Bettendorf, Iowa, along the Mississippi River. He completed his undergraduate education at the University of Iowa and his dental education at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics. He was enticed by the ability to make a significant impact on the lives of his patients by helping them achieve an amazing smile, so he was naturally drawn to the field of orthodontics.