Diagnostic

• Dental Examination
• X-rays
  Your first appointment will take about an hour and will be comprised of a thorough dental evaluation as well as a understanding of your specific concerns. We will also take the necessary dental X-rays to evaluate the teeth and the supporting bone and jaw structures. Dr. Vito will perform a Oral Cancer Screening exam, Head and Neck exam as well as a TMJ Screening exam.
• Oral Cancer Screening

Preventive

• Teeth Cleaning
  While the American Dental Association (ADA) recommends that patients visit their general dentist at least once every six months to ensure proper oral health and functionality, the science supports 3-4 month hygiene intervals for adults. Especially those adult with extensive, complicated and/or implant dentistry. Dr. Vito will help you determine what is the best interval for you and your oral health.. Regular oral health check-ups, which can include teeth cleaning and X-rays, help to prevent the development of serious dental problems that may require more extensive and costly treatments.
• Fluoride Treatment
• Dental Sealants

Restorative

• Fillings
• Resin Composite
• Veneers
  Veneers are usually irreversible because it’s mandatory that Dr. Vito removes a small amount of enamel from your teeth to accommodate the added thickness of the veneer.
• Crowns
  During your second appointment, the material is removed and replaced with a permanent material (and then a temporary material or crown is placed on the top portion of the tooth or crown).
• Bridges
  Dental implants are utilized in situations where there is not enough remaining natural teeth to support a fixed bridge restoration or a situation where the remaining natural teeth are compromised either through decay or periodontal disease or if it is the patient’s desire to replace the missing tooth or teeth without involving the otherwise intact and healthy natural teeth.
• Dental Bonding
  In general dentistry, the dentist is the primary care provider for patients of all ages and is responsible for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of a wide variety of conditions, disorders and diseases affecting the teeth, gums, and maxillofacial (jaw and face) parts of the body. Dr. Vito provides preventative, general and routine dental therapy such as cosmetic bonding, fillings and dental hygiene procedures.
• Restorative Dentistry
  Dr. Vito has been doing adult, full mouth reconstructive, and advanced restorative dentistry since 1987. Dr. Vito works with a dental ceramist in his office to ensure the best fitting and aesthetic restorations.

Endodontics

• Root Canal Treatment
  While Dr. Vito performs routine endodontic procedures, there are times where Dr. Vito will refer out to a root canal specialist called an endodontist. Endodontists are dentists who specialize in maintaining teeth through endodontic therapy. Such procedures involve the soft inner tissue of the teeth, called the pulp. Endodontic treatment is necessary when the pulp, the soft tissue inside the root canal, becomes inflamed or infected.

Periodontics

• Periodontal Surgery
  Surgical and non surgical periodontal care including scaling, root planing and curettage,aesthetic periodontal surgery, gum grafting and corrective periodontal surgery.
• Deep Cleaning

Prosthodontics

• Dentures
  A denture is a removable replacement for missing teeth and surrounding tissues. Made from acrylic resin, porcelain and other materials, dentures are a comprehensive and reliable solution and economical solution for replacing all your missing teeth and for restoring your smile. Those looking to undergo the denture process should consider the cost of dentures, different types, common concerns and denture care.
• Overdentures

Implants

• Dental Implants
  When it comes to something as important as your smile you want to seek the most qualified practitioner and dental implants specialist. Dr. Vito’s depth of knowledge and artistic vision complement his ability to consistently provide his patients with the healthy, functional and aesthetically pleasing smile that they desire.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

• Oral Surgery
• Tooth Extractions
  The Piezo Surgical Unit has been developed to overcome the limits of precision and intra-operatory safety existing in traditional bone cutting instruments. Piezosurgery allows Dr. Vito to obtain high predictability and low morbidity in bone surgery such as block graft, sinus augmentation procedures, and tooth extraction.
• Ridge Augmentation
  If you lose one or more permanent teeth, an indentation may result in the gums and jawbone where the tooth used to be. When no longer holding a tooth in place, the jawbone recedes and the resulting indentation looks unnatural. Ridge augmentation is a procedure that can recapture the natural contour of the gums and jaw. A new tooth can then be created that is natural looking and complements your smile.
• Bone Grafting
  In a bone graft procedure, Dr. Vito has many options to restore the integrity of the bone based on location. Dr. Vito can utilize a multitude of bone graft materials as well. Special bone grafting material and/or bone substitute material prepared by bone banks, or harvesting bone from another area of your body jaw, hip or rib. These materials are then grafted or joined onto your jaw bone to repair the defect.

Orthodontics

• Orthodontics
  Dr. Vito was one of the first restorative dentists trained and certified in the use of Invisalign orthodontics, which is offered in his Wayne, PA office serving the Main Line and Philadelphia, PA areas.
• Invisalign Orthodontics
  Philadelphia, PA and Main Line dentist, Dr. Vito is pleased to offer clear braces or invisible braces. Invisalign and ClearCorrect are the two viable substitutes for adults looking to have orthodontic treatment without the use of unsightly wires and brackets. Clear braces or invisible braces are the latest in cosmetic orthodontic treatment.
• Braces
  Braces and Invisalign were both designed to straighten teeth while improving your smile and oral health. Braces consist of metal brackets that are glued to your teeth and tied together by wires and tiny rubber bands. Invisalign is designed to be invisible. Aligner trays are made of smooth plastic that is worn over your teeth to gently move your teeth.

General

• Teeth Whitening
  Teeth bleaching or teeth whitening has proven to be a safe, very effective and economical way of having a brighter, more youthful, and vibrant smile. We utilize an at home teeth whitening process whereby soft plastic molds are custom manufactured to fit your upper and lower teeth. You apply a small amount of the solution to each tray and wear it for several hours during the day or while you sleep.
• Cosmetic Dentistry
  For more information on teeth whitening in the Philadelphia and Main Line area, contact our Cosmetic Dentistry practice today (610) 971-2590.
• General Dentistry
  In addition to serving patients for a multitude of cosmetic and advanced dental needs, Dr. James Vito also provides general dentistry services such as routine hygiene procedures and dental fillings in the Philadelphia and Main Line.