Carlos Castro DDS

Carlos Castro DDS Dr Castro is a Board certified Prosthodontist with cross training in Advanced Implant surgery

Soft tissue problem? Implant position problem? Bone problem? Or prosthetic problem?What would you do? Bone graft? Tis...
04/13/2026

Soft tissue problem?
Implant position problem?
Bone problem?
Or prosthetic problem?
What would you do? Bone graft? Tissue graft? Both?
Replace the implants?
What about the provisional? Fixed or removable? Does it matter?
What goes first? What’s the sequence?

Comment with your treatment option.
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Follow for more on implant esthetics, biologically driven prosthodontics, and interdisciplinary treatment planning.

Disclaimer: Shared for educational purposes. Individual diagnosis and treatment planning must be based on a comprehensive clinical and radiographic evaluation.

Does tissue thickness matter? If your implant cases are recession-prone, the problem may not be the implant. It may be t...
04/10/2026

Does tissue thickness matter?
If your implant cases are recession-prone, the problem may not be the implant. It may be the tissue thickness.
In implant dentistry, tissue thickness is not a minor detail — it is a biologic advantage.
Thicker peri-implant tissue can help deliver:
• Less recession
• Less crestal bone loss
• More resistance against peri-implant disease
• Better long-term esthetic stability.

When the tissue is thin, the risk goes up.
When the tissue is stable, outcomes become more predictable.
Great implant dentistry is not only about placing fixtures. It is about building and protecting the environment that keeps them healthy, functional, and esthetic over time.
Follow for more prosthodontic and implant education.


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Disclaimer: Educational content for dental professionals. Clinical decisions should be based on diagnosis, individual patient needs, and interdisciplinary treatment planning.

04/06/2026

Digital dentistry isn’t about scanners. It’s about control. Study Club - Georgia Prosthodontics

In immediate implant cases, small errors create big complications.
This course shows how CBCT + intraoral scanning + digitally designed restorations allow you to plan with confidence, reduce bone loss, and simplify restorative steps — even in fresh sockets.

Taught by a board-certified prosthodontist actively treating complex cases, this is education grounded in reality, not theory.

📍 Atlanta | Jun 12–14, 2026
🎓 12 CE Credits
👉 Secure your seat:
https://gpsdentaltraining.com/courses/immediate-implant-placement-from-a-to-z-master-hands-on-course/

💬 Question:
Are you currently restoring your immediate implants digitally or analog?


03/16/2026

𝗘𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴. 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝗮 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲. Study Club - Georgia Prosthodontics

The GPS Monthly Seminars are designed for dentists who want more than CE hours — they want sharper decision-making, stronger treatment planning, and meaningful interdisciplinary discussion.

This is a 10-session in-person cycle focused on:
• Literature Review
• Case Discussions
• Surgical & Prosthodontic Planning
• Digital Dentistry Integration

📍 GPS Dental Training Center, Duluth, GA
🗓 1 session per month | 2 hours each
🎓 20 CE Credits (PACE Approved)

Each session is interactive, practical, and built around real-world clinical challenges — not just theory.
✔ Register at any time during the year
✔ 2 CE credits per session
✔ CE certificates issued in June & December
✔ Attendance required to complete the cycle

🔗 Secure your seat today:
https://gpsdentaltraining.com/product/gps-monthly-seminars/
Georgia Prosthodontics Smile Specialists




Digital dentistry isn’t about scanners. It’s about control.In immediate implant cases, small errors create big complicat...
03/05/2026

Digital dentistry isn’t about scanners. It’s about control.

In immediate implant cases, small errors create big complications.
This course shows how CBCT + intraoral scanning + digitally designed restorations allow you to plan with confidence, reduce bone loss, and simplify restorative steps — even in fresh sockets.

Taught by a board-certified prosthodontist actively treating complex cases, this is education grounded in reality, not theory.

📍 Atlanta | Jun 12–14, 2026
🎓 12 CE Credits
👉 Secure your seat:
https://gpsdentaltraining.com/courses/immediate-implant-placement-from-a-to-z-master-hands-on-course/

💬 Question:
Are you currently restoring your immediate implants digitally or analog?


03/02/2026

“When esthetics are done right, nothing looks “done.”

Swipe to see a maxillary rehab where soft-tissue control + ceramic light management changed the entire smile perception—without the “veneery” vibe.

Before: open margins, disharmony in value/shape, uneven gingival heights & incisal edges, and an occlusal plane that didn’t support the smile.

After: disciplined tissue architecture with proper zeniths, incisal edge position following lip contour, and ceramics built to control light—reduced luster + intentional surface topography/anatomy for a believable, natural result.

Slide 2 maps the gingival + incisal embrasures to make the improvement obvious.

Slide 3 is the payoff: extraoral close-up that shows how “natural” is really a collection of micro-decisions.

Key clinical points:
• Preserve teeth whenever possible—no extractions in this plan
• A few implants were included and managed to be indistinguishable in the smile
• Esthetics is not color alone: zeniths, plane, incisal flow, texture, and luster are the difference makers
If you’re into this level of detail, follow — I share real cases, workflows, and practical pearls.

Georgia colleagues (ATL/Gwinnett): always open to connect + collaborate. DM me.

Photos shared with patient permission. Results vary based on diagnosis, biology, and treatment planning. Educational content for dental professionals; not medical advice.

02/25/2026

“Pressing the reset button” — without extracting a single tooth.
This patient came in with multiple failing restorations and implants, mismatched tooth color, inconsistent tooth size, and a smile that no longer felt natural.

✅ Goal: restore a smile that looks authentic—and a bite that’s engineered to last.
✅ Outcome: all teeth were saved, function restored, occlusion rebuilt, and esthetics harmonized.

My approach was systematic:

Comprehensive diagnostics (photo series, perio/implant evaluation, occlusal risk assessment)

Occlusal blueprint (recorded function, guided stable bite, planned vertical + envelope of function)

Esthetic design (midline, incisal edge position, tooth proportions, shade strategy)

“Test-drive” provisionals to validate comfort, phonetics, and function

Definitive restorations designed for durability, cleansability, and long-term maintenance

Protect + maintain (nightguard when indicated, hygiene protocol, recall strategy)

If you’re a patient considering a full-mouth reconstruction: results should look natural and feel stable.
If you’re a dentist: happy to share the workflow—this is what we teach at GPS Dental Training Center.

Save this case. Share with a colleague.
📍Atlanta, Georgia | Serving the Southeast
Photos posted with permission. Individual outcomes vary.

Immediate implant placement is one of the most debated — and misunderstood — procedures in dentistry.This 3-day hands-on...
02/19/2026

Immediate implant placement is one of the most debated — and misunderstood — procedures in dentistry.

This 3-day hands-on master course teaches the biology, surgical steps, and digital workflows needed to place and restore implants immediately after extraction with confidence.

📍 Atlanta, GA
🗓 Jun 12–14, 2026
🎓 12 CE Credits
👉 Register here:
https://gpsdentaltraining.com/courses/immediate-implant-placement-from-a-to-z-master-hands-on-course/

💬 Question:
Do you currently graft every fresh socket — or selectively?

🔁 Share this with a colleague placing implants.


02/09/2026

🚨 ATLANTA DENTISTS: The pioneer of biologic dentistry is coming to YOU.

This May, join Joseph Choukroun for an exclusive, immersive 2-day hands-on course at GPS Dental Training. This is a rare opportunity to learn the science and skills that have revolutionized regenerative surgery worldwide, right here in your city. Seats are strictly limited for this high-level training. Don't miss out.

📅 Atlanta, GA | May 01-02, 2026 | 15 CE Credits
👉 Grab one of the last spots before they're gone: https://gpsdentaltraining.com/courses/comprehensive-prf-protocols-handling-clinical-integration/

Are you ready to take your surgical skills to the next level in 2026? Drop a "YES" in the comments! 🔥

01/13/2026

A challenging anterior crossbite. Severe wear. Functional collapse beginning to show on the patient’s full face. And then—a smile restored with intention, biomechanics, and precision.

This transformation reflects what advanced prosthodontics can achieve when diagnosis, digital planning, and restorative expertise work together. The goal is always the same: restore harmony, function, and long-term stability… and let confidence follow naturally.

Reconstruction by Dr. Castro — trusted for complex implant and reconstructive dentistry.
If you're looking for solutions that conventional dentistry can't provide, this kind of comprehensive rehabilitation can be life-changing.

Follow to see full-mouth rehabilitations — step-by-step processes & advanced techniques that truly transform lives.

Why does PRF fail for some and work wonders for others? The secret is in the protocol. 🔍Dr. Joseph Choukroun has spent...
01/07/2026

Why does PRF fail for some and work wonders for others? The secret is in the protocol. 🔍

Dr. Joseph Choukroun has spent decades perfecting the centrifugation settings that influence fibrin architecture. On May 1-2 in Atlanta, he’s sharing those exact parameters with you. Empower yourself with the knowledge to make every surgery predictable.

Tag a colleague who has been asking about PRF protocols!
🎓 15 CE Credits • Live Demonstrations • Guided Practice

📍 Join us in Atlanta — May 1–2, 2026. https://gpsdentaltraining.com/courses/comprehensive-prf-protocols-handling-clinical-integration/

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