Dr. Negru at Centric Dental reviewing a patient's digital diagnostic imaging in Newport Beach, CA
Functional & Reconstructive Dentistry

Dentistry that sees
the whole picture.

For worn teeth, missing teeth, bite problems, failed dentistry, and complex decisions — Centric Dental builds treatment around the cause, not just the visible damage.

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The mouth is a system.
Treatment should respect that.

Centric Dental is built around a simple idea: before replacing teeth, restoring smiles, or planning implants, understand why the problem happened and what will keep the result stable.

Built for complex dental needs

Not another patch.
A clear plan.

Some patients do not need more random dentistry. They need a structured diagnosis, a treatment sequence, and a plan that connects function, esthetics, bite stability, implants, and long-term maintenance.

This is for patients who have been told different things by different offices, keep breaking dentistry, have worn teeth, or are trying to decide whether comprehensive care makes sense.

Digital CBCT cone beam imaging used for comprehensive dental diagnosis at Centric Dental
Comprehensive, Not All-or-Nothing

Small dentistry still needs a complete perspective.

Not every patient needs full-mouth dentistry. But every tooth should be restored with an understanding of the bite, the surrounding teeth, and the forces acting on it.

Many larger dental problems begin with one tooth or a few teeth — a crown that never felt natural, an implant that does not seem to fit the bite, a filling that feels too high, or a restoration that feels bulky or off.

The goal is not to make every case bigger. The goal is to make every decision fit the system.

When a tooth feels too high

A restoration that contacts too heavily can change how the bite comes together. Over time, that may overload the tooth, irritate surrounding teeth, affect chewing patterns, or contribute to muscle and joint tension.

When a tooth feels too low

If a tooth does not support the bite properly, the opposing tooth may begin to move, contacts can shift, and the bite can become less stable over time.

When a tooth feels unnatural

Bulk, contour, contact, emergence profile, and bite timing all matter. A restoration can look acceptable but still feel wrong if it does not fit the mouth functionally.

Diagnosis first

Understand the cause before treating the damage.

Comprehensive records, photography, digital scans, bite analysis, wear-pattern evaluation, and restorative planning create the roadmap before treatment begins.

Comprehensive Diagnosis

Evaluate the teeth, bite, joints, muscles, wear patterns, bone, esthetics, and patient goals before choosing treatment.

Reconstructive Dentistry

Restore worn, broken, failing, or heavily restored teeth with a plan that accounts for function and appearance.

Implants + Full-Arch Planning

Plan missing-tooth replacement around the entire system, not as isolated parts placed wherever space exists.

Precision clinical dentistry procedure at Centric Dental, Newport Beach
Dentist using dental loupe magnification for precision restorative work at Centric Dental
Functional dentistry

Designed for function. Planned for longevity.

A good-looking smile is not enough if the bite is unstable, the teeth are overloaded, or the reason for previous failure has not been addressed.

The goal is not just to make teeth look better. The goal is to make the case make sense clinically, mechanically, and esthetically.

Case storytelling

Real problems. Thoughtful solutions.

Reconstructive dentistry should show the logic behind the result — not just the before and after. These cases represent esthetic, functional, and restorative decision-making.

The Centric Method

A clear process for complex decisions.

Patients with large treatment decisions need sequence, transparency, and a diagnostic framework. The process should reduce confusion before treatment begins.

  1. Step 01 Listen

    Clarify concerns, goals, failures, fears, and priorities.

  2. Step 02 Record

    Gather photos, scans, bite data, and clinical findings.

  3. Step 03 Diagnose

    Connect symptoms, breakdown, wear, structure, and force.

  4. Step 04 Plan

    Build a phased roadmap that makes clinical and financial sense.

  5. Step 05 Treat

    Execute with precision and sequence, not random dentistry.

  6. Step 06 Maintain

    Protect the result with ongoing monitoring and stability checks.

Dr. Michael P. Negru, DDS FAGD FICOI, dentist at Centric Dental in Newport Beach CA
Meet Dr. Negru

A career built around complex dentistry, function, implants, and systems.

Dr. Michael P. Negru brings decades of clinical experience to patients who need more than routine dentistry. His focus is on reconstructive thinking: understanding the cause of breakdown, planning the sequence, and restoring the mouth as a functioning system.

His advanced training across orthodontics, oral surgery, implant placement, occlusion, TMJ, airway, and prosthodontic principles allows him to evaluate the mouth as an interconnected system rather than a collection of isolated teeth.

Centric Dental is designed for patients who value clarity, precision, and a thoughtful plan before committing to significant treatment.

DDS, FAGD, FICOIAdvanced restorative and implant-focused credentials.
28+ yearsClinical experience in comprehensive dentistry.
Functional focusBite, force, stability, and long-term maintenance.
Complex careReconstruction, implants, worn teeth, and second opinions.
Patient Selection

The right fit matters.

The best outcomes happen when the patient and doctor are aligned around diagnosis, timing, expectations, and investment.

This may be right for you if:

  • You want to understand why prior dentistry has not held up.
  • You value thoughtful planning before irreversible treatment.
  • You value precision, experience, and long-term thinking.
  • You understand complex treatment requires proper records and planning.
  • You are open to a phased plan when it protects the final result.

We may not be the right fit if:

  • You are primarily shopping for the lowest fee.
  • You only want a quick repair without diagnostic records.
  • You are primarily seeking insurance-driven treatment decisions.
  • You are looking only for routine cleanings or basic fillings.
  • You are not prepared to complete the diagnostic records required for thoughtful treatment planning.
Begin Here

Start with a private evaluation.

This is not a cleaning appointment. It is a diagnostic consultation designed to understand your condition, explain your options, and determine whether comprehensive treatment is appropriate.

$350–$750Evaluation investment, depending on complexity, records, and imaging required.
90 minPlease bring previous records, X-rays, scans, photos, or treatment plans.

We respect your privacy. Information is confidential and used solely for evaluation purposes.

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