Between PNC Park, Acrisure Stadium, and everything else that draws crowds to the North Shore, it’s also home to a growing number of full-time residents who need the same restorative care as anyone else in the city — sometimes more urgently, if a foul ball or a rowdy tailgate is involved. Either way, a cracked tooth or missing restoration calls for a prosthodontist who can diagnose it properly and fix it once.
Just across the Allegheny from our Downtown Pittsburgh office, the North Shore is one of the more convenient neighborhoods we serve. Drs. Nicholas and Mara Mangini are board-certified prosthodontists with over 35 years of combined experience handling everything from a single cracked tooth to a full-mouth rebuild.
A prosthodontist completes three additional years of residency beyond dental school, training specifically in tooth replacement and full-mouth restoration — a level of specialization most general dentists don’t pursue. For North Shore patients dealing with a missing or damaged tooth, that training usually means getting it right the first time instead of a series of smaller fixes.
The World Health Organization estimates nearly 3.5 billion people worldwide live with untreated oral disease, a reminder that this kind of specialized care is more necessary than most people assume.
Dental implants replace a missing tooth permanently, functioning like the real thing for decades. For more extensive damage, full-mouth reconstruction rebuilds the entire bite in one coordinated plan.
Dentures and implant-supported dentures remain a comfortable option for patients not ready for implants, and crowns and bridges repair damaged teeth without a larger procedure.
Our commitment to excellence extends to the technology we use in our practice. We employ digital smile design software that allows you to preview your potential results before treatment begins, ensuring we’re aligned on your goals. Intraoral scanners capture precise digital impressions without messy traditional molds, while our CEREC system enables us to create custom crowns and restorations in a single appointment.
For North Shore patients, that means same-day CEREC crowns and precise digital implant planning — useful whether you’re dealing with routine wear or something that happened at last weekend’s game.
North Shore patients tend to want the same thing sports fans want from a good coach: a clear plan and no wasted time. We walk through your diagnosis, options, and costs upfront, so there’s nothing left to figure out once treatment starts.
Named after the mighty Atlas statues outside our Downtown Pittsburgh office, our family-owned practice has served the greater Pittsburgh community for over 25 years. Drs. Nicholas and Mara Mangini took over the practice in 2014 from Dr. Kathryn Duncan Friedman and have since expanded to include a Shadyside location, making quality specialty dental care accessible throughout the region. As trained prosthodontists specializing in dental implants, full-mouth reconstruction, cosmetics, dentures, and Invisalign, we provide comprehensive solutions for patients seeking both simple enhancements and complex smile transformations. Whether you need a routine dental cleaning or full-mouth tooth replacement, our team delivers exceptional care in a warm, welcoming environment. Schedule your consultation today to discover how we can help you achieve the smile you’ve always wanted.
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