• Full-mouth reconstruction
• Dental implants and implant-supported restorations
• Cosmetic prosthodontics (veneers, crowns, smile makeovers)
• Rebuilding severely worn or damaged teeth
• TMJ-related bite and chewing problems
• Complex restorative cases other dentists cannot treat

Dr. Torbati blends advanced prosthodontic training with aesthetic artistry, making him a trusted specialist for complex dental care in Los Angeles and Beverly Hills.

While cosmetic dentists focus primarily on improving the appearance of your smile, prosthodontists receive advanced training in rebuilding, replacing, and restoring teeth. Dr. Torbati is a Harvard- and USC-trained prosthodontist skilled in complex treatments such as full-mouth rehabilitation, dental implants, implant-supported restorations, and the management of worn, damaged, or missing teeth. He combines both function and aesthetics to create long-lasting, natural results.

Most adults with one or more missing teeth are candidates for dental implants.
Ideal candidates have healthy gums, sufficient jawbone support, and good overall health.
Even patients with bone loss may still qualify through bone grafting or advanced implant techniques.

Seeing a prosthodontist for dental implants is especially important.
Prosthodontists are specialists trained to evaluate your bite, bone structure, smile aesthetics,
and long-term function—ensuring your implant is placed in the ideal position for strength, comfort,
and natural appearance. Their advanced training helps prevent complications and leads to more predictable,
longer-lasting results.

A comprehensive evaluation with a prosthodontist like Dr. Torbati will determine whether dental implants are
the best treatment for your needs and how to achieve the most stable, natural-looking outcome.

You should see a prosthodontist if you are experiencing missing teeth, worn-down or damaged teeth,
difficulty chewing, bite discomfort, loose dentures, or changes in your smile or facial support.
These symptoms often indicate deeper structural problems that require specialized care.
Prosthodontists are experts in diagnosing and restoring complex dental issues using implants,
crowns, bridges, and full-mouth reconstruction.

Prosthodontists diagnose and treat a wide range of dental and bite problems,
especially conditions involving missing teeth, damaged teeth, and failing restorations.
Common issues treated by prosthodontists include:

• Missing one or multiple teeth
• Cracked, broken, or severely worn-down teeth
• Old crowns, bridges, or fillings that are failing
• Bite imbalance or difficulty chewing
• Loose or uncomfortable dentures
• Cosmetic concerns with tooth color, shape, or alignment
• Facial changes caused by tooth loss, including loss of lip support

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, a prosthodontist can rebuild and
restore your smile using treatments such as dental implants, crowns, bridges, veneers,
and full-mouth reconstruction—helping you regain comfort, confidence, and long-term oral health.

A prosthodontist completes 3 additional years of advanced training focused on restoring and replacing teeth, dental implants, bite reconstruction, and complex cosmetic cases. General dentists handle basic care, while prosthodontists manage advanced, full-mouth, or aesthetic restorations requiring higher precision and expertise.

You should schedule a prosthodontic evaluation as soon as you begin experiencing changes in your teeth, bite, or smile,
especially symptoms that affect comfort, chewing, or appearance. Many people don’t realize their everyday discomforts are actually signs
of progressive dental breakdown. Common symptoms that indicate you may need a prosthodontist include:

• Missing one or more teeth, even if you’re not currently in pain
• Worn-down, short, or flattened teeth caused by grinding, aging, or acid erosion
• Cracked, chipped, or fractured teeth that keep breaking or don’t last after repair
• Old crowns or bridges that feel loose, uncomfortable, or unattractive
• Difficulty chewing, biting into certain foods, or feeling like your teeth don’t meet properly
• Loose, unstable, or painful dentures that affect speech, comfort, or confidence
• Bite discomfort, jaw fatigue, or a sensation that your teeth no longer align naturally
• Sensitivity or pain from exposed tooth structure due to severe wear
• Changes in facial support, such as sunken cheeks or a collapsed bite
• A smile that appears uneven, worn, or aged, often due to tooth loss or deterioration

These symptoms are often signs of deeper structural problems involving the bite, jaw, or dental foundation.
A prosthodontist is the specialist trained to diagnose and treat these complex restorative issues, combining advanced knowledge of implants,
crowns, bridges, full-mouth reconstruction, and aesthetic design. Seeking care early can prevent further damage, restore comfort and function,
and dramatically improve long-term oral health.