- Is there a board-certified prosthodontist in Memorial City?
Yes. Dr. Mark Stankewitz is a board-certified prosthodontist with decades of experience. He is the only prosthodontist in the Memorial area certified by the American Board of Prosthodontics.
- Do you offer All-on-4 or full-mouth implant solutions?
Absolutely. Dr. Stankewitz specializes in full-arch reconstructions using advanced implant protocols like All-on-4®. All treatment is fully customized and fabricated in-house.
- How is your practice different from corporate dental offices?
We are a private, prosthodontist-led practice—meaning no production quotas or generic treatment plans. We focus on long-term success, precision, and patient comfort.
- What areas do you serve in and around Memorial?
We welcome patients from Bunker Hill, Hedwig Village, Tanglewood, Spring Branch, and other Memorial neighborhoods—as well as nearby areas like Energy Corridor and The Heights.
- What types of dental implants do you offer in the Memorial City area?
At Houston Dental Implants and Prosthodontics in Memorial City, we specialize in a comprehensive range of dental implant solutions tailored to meet your unique needs. As a board-certified prosthodontist serving the Memorial area, Dr. Mark Stankewitz personally designs and oversees every case using an advanced digital workflow and our private, in-house laboratory.
We offer:
Single Tooth Implants: The ideal solution for replacing one missing tooth without impacting adjacent healthy teeth.
All-on-4® and Full-Arch Implants: For patients needing to replace an entire arch of teeth, these fixed, implant-supported options provide a stable, natural-looking smile, often minimizing the need for extensive bone grafting.
Implant-Supported Dentures: Combining the stability of dental implants with the convenience of removable dentures for superior comfort and function compared to traditional dentures.
Full-Mouth Reconstruction: For complex cases involving multiple missing or damaged teeth, we utilize a combination of implant types and restorative techniques to fully restore your bite, comfort, and aesthetics.
We primarily use titanium dental implants due to their proven success, biocompatibility, and ability to integrate seamlessly with your jawbone. During your personalized consultation at our Memorial City office, Dr. Stankewitz will assess your specific needs, bone density, and esthetic goals to recommend the most suitable dental implant type and treatment plan for your long-term success.
- Why choose a board-certified prosthodontist over a general dentist for complex cases in Memorial?"
For complex dental cases in the Memorial area, choosing a board-certified prosthodontist like Dr. Mark Stankewitz offers distinct advantages over a general dentist.
While general dentists provide excellent foundational dental care, a prosthodontist is a recognized dental specialist who has completed an additional three years of advanced university training beyond dental school. This rigorous education focuses exclusively on the diagnosis, treatment planning, rehabilitation, and maintenance of the oral function, comfort, appearance, and health of patients with clinical conditions associated with missing or deficient teeth and/or oral and maxillofacial tissues.
For complex cases such as:
Full-mouth reconstruction
Advanced dental implant solutions (including All-on-4® and full-arch implants)
Extensive smile makeovers with porcelain veneers, crowns, or bridges
Addressing severe tooth wear or bite problems
A board-certified prosthodontist brings:
Specialized Expertise: Unparalleled depth of knowledge and skill in complex restorative procedures. Dr. Stankewitz is the only board-certified prosthodontist in the Memorial area.
Comprehensive Planning: The ability to intricately plan and execute treatments that involve multiple dental disciplines, ensuring predictable, long-lasting results.
Advanced Techniques & Technology: Proficiency with the latest materials, digital design, and in-house lab capabilities for precision and aesthetics.
Focus on Function & Aesthetics: A holistic approach that restores not just beauty, but also comfortable biting, chewing, and speaking.
In essence, a board-certified prosthodontist is the architect of your smile, especially when your needs go beyond routine care and require a highly specialized, integrated approach in the Memorial City and surrounding West Houston communities.
- What is full-mouth reconstruction and how can it help Memorial residents?
Full-mouth reconstruction (or full-mouth rehabilitation) is a highly customized and comprehensive series of dental procedures designed to rebuild and restore all of the teeth in a patient's mouth – both upper and lower arches. It's not a single procedure, but a tailored treatment plan combining restorative, cosmetic, and sometimes surgical dentistry to vastly improve the overall health, function, and aesthetics of your smile.
This transformative treatment is typically recommended for Memorial residents facing extensive dental challenges, such as:
Multiple missing teeth
Numerous teeth with large, failing fillings or widespread decay
Severely cracked, broken, or worn-down teeth (often due to grinding, clenching, or acid erosion)
Significant bite issues (malocclusion) or jaw pain (TMJ disorders)
Dental problems resulting from trauma, disease, or congenital conditions
How it helps Memorial residents:
Under the expert care of Dr. Mark Stankewitz, a board-certified prosthodontist serving the Memorial area, full-mouth reconstruction offers profound benefits:
Restored Functionality: Regain the ability to chew comfortably, speak clearly, and enjoy a wider variety of foods. This can significantly improve nutrition and overall well-being.
Enhanced Oral Health: By addressing underlying issues like decay, gum disease, and infection, full-mouth reconstruction creates a healthy foundation, reducing the risk of future dental problems.
Improved Aesthetics & Confidence: Achieve a natural-looking, beautiful smile that you're proud to show off. This often leads to increased self-esteem and a positive impact on social and professional interactions within the Memorial City and West Houston communities.
Long-Term Durability: As a prosthodontist, Dr. Stankewitz utilizes advanced techniques, digital planning, and our in-house laboratory to craft precision-milled restorations that are designed for lasting success.
Relief from Pain & Discomfort: Correcting bite problems and restoring damaged teeth can alleviate chronic pain, headaches, and jaw discomfort.
Your customized full-mouth reconstruction plan in our Memorial City office may involve a combination of treatments such as dental implants, All-on-4® solutions, crowns, bridges, porcelain veneers, and sometimes addressing gum health or jaw alignment. Dr. Stankewitz personally oversees every step to ensure your journey to a fully restored, healthy, and beautiful smile is seamless and precise.
