Squirrel Hill has one of the highest concentrations of longtime, multi-generation patients we see anywhere in Pittsburgh, and that history often comes with dental work done over thirty or forty years — some of it excellent, some of it overdue for an update. When it’s time to replace a missing tooth or deal with a restoration that’s finally failing, the difference between a general dentist and a prosthodontist becomes obvious fast.
Squirrel Hill sits just minutes from our Shadyside office along Forbes and Murray, making it one of the most convenient neighborhoods we serve. Drs. Nicholas and Mara Mangini are board-certified prosthodontists with over 35 years of combined experience treating patients from across Squirrel Hill and the surrounding East End.
Prosthodontists complete three years of residency beyond dental school, training specifically in tooth replacement and full-mouth restoration rather than general practice. For Squirrel Hill patients who’ve been with the same dentist for decades, that specialty training is often what finally resolves a problem that’s been managed, but never truly fixed.
The World Health Organization estimates nearly 3.5 billion people globally live with untreated oral disease — a number that includes far more Squirrel Hill patients than most would guess, simply because deferred dental issues are so easy to overlook until they’re not.
Dental implants are the most durable option for replacing one or several missing teeth, functioning and lasting like natural teeth. For patients with more extensive damage, full-mouth reconstruction rebuilds the entire bite in one coordinated plan.
Dentures and implant-supported dentures remain a dependable option for those not pursuing implants, and crowns and bridges repair individual damaged teeth without a larger rebuild.
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 Squirrel Hill patients, that means digital planning that catches problems other offices miss, plus same-day CEREC crowns that cut what used to be a multi-week process down to a single visit.
Many of our Squirrel Hill patients have been seeing the same family dentist for years, so switching to a specialist is a bigger decision than it sounds. We start every consultation by reviewing that full history before recommending anything — because context matters as much as the diagnosis.
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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