When testing helps
Testing earns its place wherever material sensitivity is in the picture.
- Metal sensitivity history
- Reactions to prior dental work
- Material questions before implants
- Sensitivity-aware families
Materials Matched To You in St. Petersburg, Florida
Biocompatibility testing
Biocompatibility testing
in St. Petersburg, FL.
We match restorative materials to each patient, with biocompatibility testing available for anyone with metal sensitivities or reactions to past dental work. Dr. Carlo Litano, DMD reads results alongside your health history before any material goes in.
Why Test First
Materials matched to your body.
Restorations stay in the mouth for decades, so material choice deserves the same care as the procedure itself. Testing before treatment identifies what your body tolerates, and materials are matched to each patient from the results.
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Already metal-free
Testing runs on top of a practice standard with zero metal in it.
- BPA-free composites by default
- Zirconia ceramic implants
- Metal-free crowns
- Fluoride-free prevention
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Read with your history
Results land next to your health history, so material selection is a clinical decision.
- Reviewed with Dr. Litano
- Guides fillings, crowns, implants
- Part of biological planning
- Written material plan
Trained in Switzerland
Trained by the pioneer of ceramic implants.
Dr. Ulrich Volz developed the first FDA-cleared ceramic dental implant and founded Swiss BioHealth in Kreuzlingen, Switzerland. Dr. Carlo Litano, DMD studied under him directly and is the only dentist in the Tampa Bay area trained in the Swiss BioHealth protocol. Every biological case at Natural Smiles is planned, placed, and finished to the same standard.
- DMD
- IAOMT SMART certified
- SDS Swiss BioHealth Protocol
- Holistic Dental Association board of directors
- International Academy of Ceramic Implantology
The Process
Testing before treatment, step by step.
Testing slots in ahead of restorative work, so results are on the table before any material decision.
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Consultation
Dr. Litano reviews your health history, sensitivities, and the restorations your plan calls for.
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Testing
Biocompatibility testing runs per the treatment plan, covering the material classes your case involves.
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Results review
Results come back to Dr. Litano and get read alongside your health history and imaging.
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Treatment with matched materials
Fillings, crowns, and implants proceed with materials selected from your results.
Patient Reviews
Patient reviews on material-conscious care.
Patients drive in from across Florida and fly in from across the U.S. A few in their own words, from 700+ verified 5-star reviews on Google and Birdeye.
- ★★★★★Google
"Found Dr. Carlo Litano, DMD through a functional medicine forum. Came in from Orlando for a single zirconia implant and walked out with a full plan for the rest of my mouth."
Thomas B. Orlando, FL - ★★★★★Birdeye
"We make the drive from Sarasota for our cleanings. Hard to find another biological dentist on the west coast who actually understands what holistic means."
Patricia H. Sarasota, FL - ★★★★★Google
"I flew in from Chicago for my cavitation surgery. Staying in the apartment above the clinic made the whole experience effortless. I left feeling better than I had in years."
Sarah M. Chicago, IL
Biocompatibility FAQ
Questions about material testing in St. Petersburg.
The questions patients ask most about testing, sensitivities, and material selection.
Yes. Materials are matched to each patient, with biocompatibility testing available before restorative work begins.
Patients with metal sensitivities, reactions to past dental work, or open material questions ahead of implants or large restorations get the most from testing. Dr. Litano advises per case at the consultation.
Yes. Natural Smiles is a metal-free practice: zirconia implants, BPA-free composite fillings, and metal-free crowns. Testing refines selection within an already biocompatible standard. Metal-free dentistry.
Results guide which composite, ceramic, or bonding materials your plan uses, read alongside your health history before anything is placed.
Schedule
Material testing consultations in downtown St. Petersburg.
A consultation with a low-radiation 3D scan gives you a written treatment plan and cost estimate before any decisions. Call (727) 300-0044 or request a visit online.