E. Wayne Simmons

Dentist

2020 Babcock Road #26 San Antonio Texas, 78229 Show map

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About

E. Wayne Simmons, DMD, is part of a father-son practice in San Antonio, Texas. A prosthodontist, both Dr. Simmons and his son, Brynn Simmons, emphasize the use of implants in their practice. Dr. Simmons prides himself on all of their services being done on-site, with customized, individualized care without the need of a referral. An educator as well, Dr. Simmons served as a clinical professor at the University of Texas San Antonio, specializing in crown and bridge work. He is also the author of numerous articles, and conducts lectures around the United States and internationally.

Education and Training

Medical University of South Carolina

Board Certification

Oral Implantology

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 51 years of experience

E. Wayne Simmons

E. Wayne Simmons's Expert Contributions

My Answers

Is there a difference between ceramic and porcelain crowns?
Porcelain is a type of ceramic. Porcelain crowns generally means there is a metal (precious or semi-precious coping or shell fabricated first), then porcelain powder is applied to the coping, shaped, condensed, and fired in an oven to produce the crown. Most often today, this has been replaced with a different type of ceramic which is milled first, then there’s or fired in an oven to create the finished crown. There is no metal substructure with this method. READ MORE
Will my root canal be canceled next month?
A root canal is an essential treatment for overall good health. An infected tooth, root, periodical abscess, related fistula all provide an infection vector probability into the body and bloodstream. This is a transferral of oral inflammatory disease from bacteria, virus, fungi, yeast, etc., into a systemic inflammatory incident. Your immune system is bombarded 24/7 as long as the vector remains. The sooner the root canal is done or the tooth extracted, the better for your overall health. Systemic inflammatory diseases are likely caused or exacerbated from oral bacteria, virus, and fungi which make their way into the bloodstream. Multiple daily brushing and oral rinsing can decrease the oral pathogenic load in everyone. All the best READ MORE
How much tooth is needed for a crown?
This is a general question with a lot of unknown issues that could preclude placing a crown. Assuming there is no reason for extraction, so long as the tooth has no fracture, decay, that extends below the bone level around the tooth, the tooth can be prepared and a crown placed. If the tooth structure above the bone is too short to hold and maintain a crown, a judgment reserved for the dentist, then a ‘buildup with a restorative material" or a root canal followed with a post and core. Can be used to create a prepared structure to fabricate a crown to. Dr. Wayne Simmons READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

ImplantsOral SurgeryReconstructive

Faculty Titles & Positions

Clinical professor in Crown and Bridge at the University of Texas, San Antonio -

Awards

School Board President for 9 years-East Central School District San Antonio

Professional Society Memberships

American Dental Association, Texas Dental Association, San Antonio Dental Association, American Academy Implant Dentistry, American College of Prosthodontists