Dr. Sheldon’s office is state-of-the-art with a friendly, personable, and knowledgeable staff.
Skilled Implant Dentistry & Periodontics in Melbourne, FL
Experience world-class dental care at Solid Bite in Melbourne, Florida. Our expert team specializes in advanced dental implants and complex restorative treatments designed to rebuild your smile with precision and lasting results. With cutting-edge technology and a patient-centered approach, we deliver the highest level of care for even the most challenging cases. Discover why we’re recognized as Melbourne’s leading destinations for dental excellence.
Our Services
Friendly and Attentive Care in a Comfortable Atmosphere
Dental Implants
Using 3D X-rays and 3D imaging technology, our doctors can plan your implant placement ahead of time, reducing the amount of time in the chair and surgery needed. They create a computer-designed surgical guide which makes for less invasive surgery and better implant placement. You can get the entire implant procedure in the comfort of our office.
Full Mouth Rehabilitation
Our doctors have seen how a restored smile can lead to increased confidence, improved overall well-being and a better quality of life. So we take our work quite seriously. Our goal is to provide you with top quality full-mouth rehabilitation in a comfortable and friendly environment.
BEST QUALITY AND HIGH TECH DENTISTRY AT AFFORDABLE COST. I AM VERY HAPPY I FOUND THIS PLACE.
Before my treatments I was skeptical about whether I really needed this procedure. Not to mention the financial investment. Now that I can see and feel the completed project — it’s exhilarating! Can’t be more pleased with the final product.
I had my teeth out when I was 19 and had dentures until I was 66. I should have had implants many years ago. These new dentures, secured by the lower implants, are excellent and allow a much more secure chewing and talking atmosphere.
Dr. Sheldon and his wonderful staff made an uncomfortable procedure relatively painless. I was back at work the next day. His knowledge and professionalism is superb and I have no hesitation to return here if I need gum surgery again.
Periodontal Treatment
Our doctors are among fewer than 100 in the USA who use the non-surgical Perioscope to treat gum disease. A Perioscope is a periodontal endoscope, a slender, tubular optical instrument used for examining the interior of a body. With the Perioscope, you can avoid gum surgery in nearly every case.
Comfort & Sedation
Your comfort is very important to us. No matter which treatment you come in for, we want to make your trip to the dentist as comfortable and pleasant as possible! Our friendly, professional staff is very competent and understanding. If you have any anxiety or fear, we can help you.
Our Technology
High-Tech for Quality Care and Efficiency
Cone Beam CT – 3D X-rays
Our Cone Beam scanner captures 3D images of the jaw, teeth, bone and entire skull, allowing the dentist to get a view from every angle and plan proper treatment. The system produces crisp 3D images in seconds, while using far less radiation than medical CT scans.
Perioscope
The Perioscope allows us to see the actual dental roots beneath the surface of the gums. Now, because of this new technology, we are able to clean tooth roots without surgery. This reduces not only pain for the patient, but recovery time too.
Digital X-rays
These high-speed X-rays use 80 percent less radiation than ordinary film X-rays, yet produce a nearly instantaneous image with the ability to use color contrast in that image.
Osstell Implant integration diagnostics
Putting chewing forces on an implant before it’s fully integrated into the bone can cause failure of the implant, which must then be removed. This instrument enables us to clinically measure implant stability and integration with the jawbone before the restoration is placed.
Ultrasonic scalers
Ultrasonic scaling is typically more comfortable and efficient than ordinary hand scaling. Our fully adjustable ultrasonic scalers can be reduced in intensity in sensitive tooth situations.
Computer-generated surgical guides
Unique, advanced computer software helps Dr. Furtado plan surgical guides that will ensure unparalleled accuracy in the surgical placement of your dental implant posts. Implants placed with custom computer-generated surgical guides are incredibly accurate, compared to “freehand” implant placement.
Oral DNA testing
A simple saliva DNA test can now determine the specific type and quantity of disease-causing bacteria in your mouth. Using this technology, we are now able to specifically identify the oral bacteria that can cause infections before they become an issue.
Treatment planning software
This software creates high resolution images that allow Dr. Sheldon to precisely plan implant surgery, thus reducing the possibility of errors and decreasing time spent in surgery for patients.
Plasma Rich Fibrin (PRF)
It has been reported as the most stable centrifuge and offers 4.5–6 times lower undesirable vibrations. The system utilizes a simplified chairside procedure which results in the production of a thin, compressed layer of platelet rich fibrin. This natural fibrin network is rich in platelets and growth factors. The presence of these proteins has been reported to produce rapid healing, especially during the critical first seven days after surgery.
Intra-Oral Scan for Digital Impressions
Digital impressions are the state-of-the-art alternative for having to take impressions with goop. They are more accurate and faster than the traditional goop. A wand with a tiny camera on it takes thousands of pictures of your mouth and teeth. It captures all the same areas that are captured with the goop. This benefits patients in many ways. It’s precise, you can take breaks in the middle of the impression if you need to, and there’s no mess.
Laser
The Fotona dental laser is used to provide comfortable and efficient treatment for gum disease, root canal therapy and more.
Microscope
We use high definition microscope to analyze plaque samples of our patients. This technology allows us to identify oral microbes and determine a target-specific antibiotic therapy for patients with gum disease.
Stellar results.
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